Latest about Yngwie Malmsteen
Yngwie Malmsteen: "You can’t 'build' speed – you play it until you have it perfect. There are no shortcuts and no tricks"
In this 2010 edition of Dear Guitar Hero, the neoclassical shred great explains why the Strat is the Stradivarius of electric guitars, how he actually uses those Marshall stacks, and the biggest misconception people have about his playing
Yngwie Malmsteen reveals the origins of his love for the Fender Stratocaster – and why he chose it over a Gibson Les Paul
Despite having limited six-string options as an aspiring shredder, the Swedish speed demon said he was drawn to the Strat for one reason in particular
Hear Yngwie Malmsteen’s energetic cover of Long Red, taken from the new all-star Leslie West tribute album
The high octane reimagining of West's 1969 track is classically Malmsteen, and swaps out dreamy acoustics and keyboards for sweeps, solos and shredding aplenty
11 crazy guitarist signature products that have nothing to do with guitar
Hot sauce, Sharpies and things to make you smell nice – the guitar world’s signature products are not just gear and merch
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Steve Vai recalls playing to a crowd chanting Yngwie Malmsteen's name at his first gig with Alcatrazz
Vai took over guitar duties in the heavy metal outfit following the departure of Malmsteen in 1984, but fans were apparently not informed
Yngwie Malmsteen partners with Dunlop for new signature Delrin guitar pick
Appointments include a beveled edge for “blistering speed and laser-focused accuracy” and stylized ‘Yngwie Malmsteen’ typography
Yngwie Malmsteen postpones US tour dates on “doctor's orders”
The guitar wizard's team assures fans the postponement is not Covid-related
Watch fan footage of Yngwie Malmsteen's career-spanning setlist at recent Pennsylvania show
The shred legend blazed through Parabellum cuts including Wolves at the Door and Relentless Fury, older hits like Rising Force and Black Star, and Deep Purple's Smoke on the Water during his Nov 23 show at the Midtown Arts Center in Harrisburg
Yngwie Malmsteen: “I’ve never practiced in the true meaning of the word. From the first time I picked up a guitar when I was 7, in my head I was a performer”
On this year's Parabellum, everyone’s favorite Ferrari-driving guitar legend tackles all the vocals and instruments (except drums). The result? An Yngwie-on-steroids shred extravaganza
