Yngwie Malmsteen Ready To Begin Work On New Album

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen and drummer Patrick Johansson are reportedly scheduled to go into Malmsteen's Miami, Florida studio next month to begin recording demos for the next Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force album. Doogie White (ex-Rainbow) will once again handle the lead vocals on the CD, which is expected to surface in early 2007.

Yngwie Malmsteen recently completed a U.S. tour in support of his last two projects, "Unleash The Fury" and "Concerto Suite For Electric Guitar And Orchestra" DVD.

"Unleash The Fury", which hit stores July 26, 2005 through Spitfire Records, has been receiving rave reviews from critics and fans alike and has even been hailed as one of his best works to date. Also released last year was Yngwie's long-awaited "Concerto Suite For Electric Guitar And Orchestra" DVD, which was filmed in 2001 with the New Japan Philharmonic, conducted by Taizo Takemoto. Malmsteen has performed his concerto suite live with an orchestra just seven times. An interview with Malmsteen is included as a special bonus feature.

Credits for the info to Blabbermouth.net.

Comments

[Abnormal_Omish]

i think loads of people have forgotten about yngwie and are more into Satriani Vai and Gilbert nowadays..

[Guitardude19]

Yngwie is one of my all time favourite guitarists. Im looking forward to this new album!

[gynther flynt]

i think loads of people have forgotten about yngwie and are more into Satriani Vai and Gilbert nowadays..

yeah, but i don't think it's a bad thing at all!

[Crookedjon]

Mm, excellent... lets hope it's as good as his previous stuff.

[The Demiurge]

who never herd of him?

[metalicon]

No question that Yngwie is an outstanding guitarist and should be respected because he made groundbreaking headway in the realm of shred back in the 80's, HOWEVER, that would be the only positive quality in my book about him. The band itself to me sounds like Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow but with a much better guitarist.

[BlinkrOck!]

heel yeah

[JS5150]

Abnormal_Omish wrote:

i think loads of people have forgotten about yngwie and are more into Satriani Vai and Gilbert nowadays..

Satch and Vai both are more about tone, melody, and great eargasm-inducing writing. Yngwie is purely speed, not that thats a bad thing, but they have different styles.

[beardd_metalhed]

kwel

[Abby123456]

Yngwie may be te biggest d*ck around, but you still got to give him credit, he is class!!!!

[ajbmosh]

I don't think that any new material will sound much different from his previous stuff as it is just runing up and down scales basically.

[Volkl]

I don't think that any new material will sound much different from his previous stuff as it is just runing up and down scales basically.

Yeah, it all sounds so similar.

[Qaphela]

I don't think that any new material will sound much different from his previous stuff as it is just runing up and down scales basically.

I dont see whats so great about Yngwie either... i mean, its just technique, technique, technique. Nothin else. No feeling, no melody. Just technique. Somebody please explain to me whats so great about him.

[The Powerslave]

Qaphela wrote:

I don't think that any new material will sound much different from his previous stuff as it is just runing up and down scales basically.I dont see whats so great about Yngwie either... i mean, its just technique, technique, technique. Nothin else. No feeling, no melody. Just technique. Somebody please explain to me whats so great about him.

I assume I'm the only one, but I've always found some melody in some of his music? Not all admittedly, but soime of his songs do have it. And in answer to your question I suppose he's a very aquired taste, like marmite, you love him or you hate him. I play guitar and part of me listenig to him is to hear and greatly admire this technique you were talking about. If you listen the Concerto Suite you can see that there is lots of melody and emotion in there.

[the_white_bunny]

he pisses me off

[MorbidAngel333]

great guitarist. He's kind of a one trick pony, and his works do sound pretty similar, but that dosen't take away from his talent. anyone who says he dosen't have feeling or tone isn't listening close enough...

[The Wanton]

The band itself to me sounds like Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow but with a much better guitarist.

You cant compare Blackmore and Malmsteen... completely different players. Don't knock Blackmore, just because he's not into the shred scene doesnt make him worse that Yngwie, and your a dick if you make the comparison.

[Neon Knight]

Did any of you dudes catch his tour? if so what did you think of the opening band?

[Hpda5121]

he may not be the best guitarist but i did hear he makes good cheesecakes

[zezima]

Yngwie is the GOD of sweep picking, naturally though im better then him

[Jaffaps2]

Very qaulified guitarist, accomplished in his playing.

His works do sound very similar but this might sound a bit of a cliche...if you want something different then listen to something different.

A lot of people expect variation from every single player but in my opinion only geniuses are able to do that, Yngwie is skillful but no genius.

Now Satch...

[distilledspirit]

I love watching yngwie, but the music isn't my favorite. I'm more into bands that can sit down a write a great song. yngwie is awesome to watch because his skill is amazing but I wouldn't want to buy an album maybe just a dvd.

[terrencemaddox]

The Wanton wrote:

The band itself to me sounds like Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow but with a much better guitarist.


You cant compare Blackmore and Malmsteen... completely different players. Don't knock Blackmore, just because he's not into the shred scene doesnt make him worse that Yngwie, and your a dick if you make the comparison.

You can make the comparison, but keep in mind that Blackmore is a huge influence on yngwie, and one of the primary reasons he plays the way he does.

[Nilcerise]

ok so besides he can run really fast scales and cleanly put into his basic own style no one should even say shit about him anyways so Yngwie \m/

[VR6 Stoner]

i saw yngwie at mr smalls in pittsburgh. i found him to be very comical.

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[TempoTantrum]

i thought yngwie said once all his albums are just one take. why need demos if you're "perfect" anyway, this album will be out a few hours after he starts recording

[Jaffaps2]

It should be called 'Wank in E Phrygian'

[metalicon]

Backtracking my statement, Yngwie is a better guitarist but in technical ability. Ritchie Blackmore planted the seeds for the neo-classical metal movement. Yngwie just improved upon it. Obviously, it is no coincidence that Yngwie's band sounds a lot like anything Blackmore has done.

[Metalology]

Yngwie is nothing compared to what he used to be.

[backinblack111]

awsome yngwie is awsome

[permanentmarker]

hes a decent guitarist, but his stuff is very repedative, but hes better than that michael angelo arsehole.

[Flametop001]

Michael Angelo Batio is actually a really cool guy. Just ask people who have met him or go to the DOA coventions (Dean Owners of America) and talk to him, he is a top notch dude. If you think Yngwie has no emotion in his playing then I don't know what you are talking about...Go listen to Icarus' Dream Suite or Black Star or Guardian Angel...or many of his other songs. Yngwie is my hero, so what.

[RIP Dime]

metalicon wrote:

Backtracking my statement, Yngwie is a better guitarist but in technical ability. Ritchie Blackmore planted the seeds for the neo-classical metal movement. Yngwie just improved upon it. Obviously, it is no coincidence that Yngwie's band sounds a lot like anything Blackmore has done.

I wouldn't say neo-classical was a movement, because it never was at the forefront of metal, and it was never very popular outside of people who actually play guitar, mainly because if you don't understand what's going on in the music there really is no reason to listen to it.

[pant weasel]

Am I the only person who gets bored with his music? Sweeped arpeggios can only go so far.

[The Wanton]

yeh i agree weasel, but you know, he is one of the most talented men i've ever heard, not just on electric either, listen to some of his acoustic stuff...awesome. but back to the point, i personally cant listen to alot of his stuff in one sitting, unless its mind-blowing.

[Seph_Sepiku]

Ok I know there is alot of technicality if Malmsteen's music, BUT you CAN find tons of melody in over half of his songs. And he makes up for all the technicality by playing classical pieces. I play Yngwie's stuff all the time and it's great fun!

[Constantine]

ajbmosh wrote:

I don't think that any new material will sound much different from his previous stuff as it is just runing up and down scales basically.

Interestingly enough, If you LISTEN to his songs, you'll hear far more than just scales. He's an incredible composer, with a great ear for melody.


I love Yngwie, And I can't wait for this new album!

[SlashandClapton]

to whoever said he doesnt have tone and melody or emotion isnt truly listening to what he is doing.

[crazysnake]

he DOESNT have any groove or melody its all shredding. thats the problem i have with vai and satriani it seems all they do is shred. paul gilbert has some real groove behind his music though.

although i do love metal and shedders, it helps if someoen can actually write good music and make a song instead of shred for an hour and call it an album.

[Suriyou]

At least get a recent picture of him XD

[x8DisturbeD8x]

^^ crazysnake have you heard any new satriani?

Anyways, I respect him as a guitarist and like some of his stuff. But it seems like all his does is fast pull-offs and hammer-ons.

I just prefer more than what sounds like the same thing over and over again.

[[Creative Name]]

Most of the stuff I've heard from him I didn't like, once I heard this blues thing he was playing and he was playing like 6 times the speed of the drums, it just didn't sound good. But I have heard a couple of songs of his that I like and have some emotion to them and aren't just wanking in one speed.

[CustomCustom]

Ill buy it.

[timmEH]

Arkane wrote:

unleash the fury is definetely not his best work. Fuck all you tools who say he has no groove or melody. You only wish you could play like satch, vai or malmsteen. You try to make shredders look like *****s because you cant comprehend the skill it takes to play their shit.

i agree
malmsteen is an incredible guitarist
i heard he plays wiht like inverted frets or something weird like that

[CustomCustom]

he uses a scalloped fretboard. His sig strat is a very nice guitar and very expensive. Fast alternate picked runs are easier but bending was a little harder on the fingerips after a half hour.

[garden of grey]

JS5150 wrote:


Satch and Vai both are more about tone, melody, and great eargasm-inducing writing. Yngwie is purely speed, not that thats a bad thing, but they have different styles.

very good explanation, but yngiwe did have some thought put into his songwriting and did play some slower stuff, but its not comparable to the level joe and vai have though. i like all 3 a lot though

[garden of grey]

CustomCustom wrote:

His sig strat is a very nice guitar and very expensive. F

1299$?? thts not that expensive. (for a high end guitar that is.)

[Neon Knight]

crazysnake wrote:

he DOESNT have any groove or melody its all shredding. thats the problem i have with vai and satriani it seems all they do is shred. paul gilbert has some real groove behind his music though.

although i do love metal and shedders, it helps if someoen can actually write good music and make a song instead of shred for an hour and call it an album.

your crazy if you think that vai and satch have no melody.

listen to the vai songs
For the Love of God
Tender Surrender
Touching Tongues
Building the Church

as for Satch
Always with me Always with you
Surfing with the alien
Satch Boogie
the Crush of Love

ALL of satch and vais songs have killer melodys.

[CreepyGuy]

Yngwie is an ass.. but damn can he shred!

[NevermorePsalm]

Yngwie...no melody? huh? I may not like him at all, but there is usually always a melody.

[KissingShadows]

crazysnake wrote:

he DOESNT have any groove or melody its all shredding. thats the problem i have with vai and satriani it seems all they do is shred. paul gilbert has some real groove behind his music though.

although i do love metal and shedders, it helps if someoen can actually write good music and make a song instead of shred for an hour and call it an album.

this must be a joke. listen to cherokee warrior, thats just the minimum of yngwie's soul. As much as I love gilbert, I honestly cant say that paul gilbert nearly as much talent, genious, soul, or feeling than Yngwie, Vai, Satch, Petrucci. Comparing Yngwie's feeling to Gilberts is like comparing Dream Theater to Simple plan : |. (Theres no comparison)

[pearlJam_31490]

Saw him in concert in Louisville,KY like a month ago. he rocks. i got to hear him open with voodoo child and then he played Baroque and roll,Rising force,Black srar,Evil Eye and all kinds of shit. awesome concert best i have ever seen.

[BrokenWingman]

Yngwie blows. His tone, style, licks, guitars all suck. I'd listen to Satriani and Petrucci over this wanker any day.

[itsaboy]

Abby123456 wrote:

Yngwie may be te biggest d*ck around, but you still got to give him credit, he is class!!!!

What about Dave Mustaine, surley he's a bigger dick
But also class

[CheeseMuffin909]

Yngwie is an amazing guitarist, he's an aquired taste though, and should only be had in small dosages. Alot of yngwie gets old, fast.

Is he EVER going to stop coming up with ideas? Which album is this now? 258th?

[The Wanton]

i prefer yngwie to vai and satch...any day. i suppose i am a vai-hater...boring robot!! i'll apologise in advnace but he's so fookin bland

[clap-eric]

Playing 32th note is quite hard to play which malmsteen play.the solos he plays are melody type of harmonic scales hahahaha one thing malmsteen is great fan of ritche blackmore(rainbow)
i like him

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[Mad Adam]

i'm looking forward to that. i really got into his music when my brother bought me a copy of his Alchemy record.

[~TheLastWarrior]

metalicon wrote: The band itself to me sounds like Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow but with a much better guitarist.

How did you reach that conclusion? Ritchie Blackmore was the founding father of the neo-classical school of guitar. Without him there'd be no Uli Jon Roth, No Yngwie Malmsteen, No Cacaphony (Friedman & Becker). Catch 'Deep Purple: In Concert 1970-72' and see the level of playing on 'Wring that Neck'.

[thebrewfan]

Jaffaps2 wrote:

It should be called 'Wank in E Phrygian'

word

[thebrewfan]

CheeseMuffin909 wrote:

Yngwie is an amazing guitarist, he's an aquired taste though, and should only be had in small dosages. Alot of yngwie gets old, fast.

Is he EVER going to stop coming up with ideas? Which album is this now? 258th?

You don't have to come up with new ideas if you just record the same song over and over again with slight changes each time

[The Wanton]

~TheLastWarrior wrote:

metalicon wrote: The band itself to me sounds like Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow but with a much better guitarist.

How did you reach that conclusion? Ritchie Blackmore was the founding father of the neo-classical school of guitar. Without him there'd be no Uli Jon Roth, No Yngwie Malmsteen, No Cacaphony (Friedman & Becker). Catch 'Deep Purple: In Concert 1970-72' and see the level of playing on 'Wring that Neck'.

too true

[tommyg_99]

Isn't it "Patrik" Johansson?

[Qaphela]

yngwie is a ****in arse! deal with it! his music is all the same; just runnin up and down scales and ****in sweepin goddam arpeggios thats all. besides his playin he is an arse as well... i mean go and to his webpage www.yngwie.org and look in the FAQ at the question about why his lineup always changes. youll see how ****in selfish he is. a classy shredder is satch... he may shred a lot but hell mate, he puts melody and feeling before speed. and then theres petrucci. man these ppl can do it properly!

[Qaphela]

and randy rhoads too knew how to use shred properly

[Qaphela]

The Powerslave wrote:

Qaphela wrote:

I don't think that any new material will sound much different from his previous stuff as it is just runing up and down scales basically.I dont see whats so great about Yngwie either... i mean, its just technique, technique, technique. Nothin else. No feeling, no melody. Just technique. Somebody please explain to me whats so great about him.


I assume I'm the only one, but I've always found some melody in some of his music? Not all admittedly, but soime of his songs do have it. And in answer to your question I suppose he's a very aquired taste, like marmite, you love him or you hate him. I play guitar and part of me listenig to him is to hear and greatly admire this technique you were talking about. If you listen the Concerto Suite you can see that there is lots of melody and emotion in there.

OK thanx man. and to u yngwie fans i apologize for what i said about him in the above two comments.

[Guitar_G]

Yngwie's first three albums are the songs you have to listen to. The lyrics sound like they were written by a six year old, but if you want to hear fire and emotion, there it is.

[gnrboi]

K well first off im not a huge malmsteen fan du u have any idea what goes on in this guys brain? He knows what he is doing just look at one of his most famous songs "Blitzkrieg" I mean for one he plays lightning fats over top of that the song is genius. My guitar hero is slash and yngwie is the complete opposite style, he plays uber fast with tons of technique. While slash plays with so much sole and devotion to his music. I respect each man equally and they each have there own styles. You can say that yngwie or slash or vai or satriani suck but if they are soo bad then why are they making millions and selling out arenas and ur sitting on a computer bitchin about it. Grow up guys

[subzero3009]

You all ned to think a little bit more outside of the box. Yngwie is not fully metal. He plays metal riffs of course but Yngwie fits into many different genres. It is okay to compare him to certain artists but to throw him down just because of the way he acts... its not right. He did have his share of great songs. The thing that bothered me about him though is his rhythms were quite limiting. He never really had any classic riffs. He had some great arpeggio, solo and those kinds of works like "blitzkrieg", "magic and mayhem", and "far beyond the sun". The problem is though that he never really constructed that much on rhythm. But i wouldnt flame him about anything. He is a great guitarist in talent. Definitely hard to immitate.

[l)ragonForce]

YEH!!

[Donkey Fly]

Qaphela wrote:

yngwie is a ****in arse! deal with it! his music is all the same; just runnin up and down scales and ****in sweepin goddam arpeggios thats all. besides his playin he is an arse as well... i mean go and to his webpage www.yngwie.org and look in the FAQ at the question about why his lineup always changes. youll see how ****in selfish he is. a classy shredder is satch... he may shred a lot but hell mate, he puts melody and feeling before speed. and then theres petrucci. man these ppl can do it properly!

Yngwie malmsteen is one of the most melodic players i've ever heard. His shred is melodic. Have you heard Far Beyond the Sun. That's totally full of melody.
And if i could play that fast and still play every note cleanly and clearly - i would brag and show off.

Also if you don't like him - why were you looking at his website O___o