Notes of Crystal Clarity – An Interview with Yngwie Malmsteen
Notes of Crystal Clarity – An Interview with Yngwie Malmsteen
Interview Conducted Fall 2008
by Melanie "Sass" Falina
Seldom are Jimi Hendrix and nineteenth- century violinist Niccolò Paganini mentioned in the same breath, but it was the amalgamation of these influences which gave us Yngwie Malmsteen. After brief stints with the bands Steeler and Alcatrazz, Malmsteen hit the scene in the mid-80s as a solo artist, unleashing his unique style combining speed-guitar, prog-rock, and classical influences which has yet to be rivaled.
With close to 20 studio albums under his belt, Malmsteen is about to release his new 'baby,' Perpetual Flame. This 12-track disc - pushing 70 minutes of play time - is Malmsteen's first release on Rising Force Records. But the new album, label, and tour aren't the only things this guitar virtuoso has to be excited about. This month Malmsteen will be inducted into Guitar Center's Hollywood RockWalk of Fame. And in addition, Fender Guitars will be unveiling the new, limited edition Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster in November. With 2008 being the year of all things Yngwie it's a shame he wasn't born in the US or maybe we could have convinced him to run for president as well.
Read the full story at UnRatedMagazine.com
Interview Conducted Fall 2008
by Melanie "Sass" Falina
Seldom are Jimi Hendrix and nineteenth- century violinist Niccolò Paganini mentioned in the same breath, but it was the amalgamation of these influences which gave us Yngwie Malmsteen. After brief stints with the bands Steeler and Alcatrazz, Malmsteen hit the scene in the mid-80s as a solo artist, unleashing his unique style combining speed-guitar, prog-rock, and classical influences which has yet to be rivaled.
With close to 20 studio albums under his belt, Malmsteen is about to release his new 'baby,' Perpetual Flame. This 12-track disc - pushing 70 minutes of play time - is Malmsteen's first release on Rising Force Records. But the new album, label, and tour aren't the only things this guitar virtuoso has to be excited about. This month Malmsteen will be inducted into Guitar Center's Hollywood RockWalk of Fame. And in addition, Fender Guitars will be unveiling the new, limited edition Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster in November. With 2008 being the year of all things Yngwie it's a shame he wasn't born in the US or maybe we could have convinced him to run for president as well.
Read the full story at UnRatedMagazine.com
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