Yngwie Malmsteen

Yngwie Johann Malmsteen (born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck, June 30, 1963) is a virtuoso guitarist / neo-classical metal artist from Sweden who achieved widespread acclaim in the 1980s for his technical proficiency and fusion of classical music elements with heavy rock guitar. He has released music under Yngwie Malmsteen, Yngwie J. Malmsteen and under Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force. Born into a musical family in Stockholm, Yngwie was the youngest child in the family.

Influenced by: Ritchie Blackmore, Uli Jon Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Paco de Lucía

Active:

1982-present

Scene:

Stockholm / Scandinavian metal

Side projects

• Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force

• MaldeveraThu, Jun 11
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• Osquinn, Feardorian, Mental, Tropes, Heartstopmiami, Bbyazul, Dep4rted, Ducctape Jesus, Hernbean5150, GawdTue, Jul 21
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• MarrowedTue, Jun 9
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• Emo NiteSat, Jul 25
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• the band solsticeSat, Jun 27
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• Ninth RealmMon, Jun 29
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• HeathenSun, Jul 26
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• HammerfallSun, Sep 13
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