Yngwie Malmsteen
Also Known As: Yngwie Johann Malmsteen, Yngwie Johan Malmsteen, Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck
Biography: Yngwie Johan Malmsteen is a world-renowned Swedish guitarist and bandleader. As a young boy, Yngwie originally had no interest in music, but that all changed on September 18th, 1970 when he saw a TV special on the late Jimi Hendrix. Seven-year-old Yngwie watched in awe as Hendrix blasted the audience with torrents of feedback and sacrificed his guitar in flames. Malmsteen first became known in the 1980s for his neoclassical metal playing style in heavy metal, and has released 20 studio albums in a career spanning almost 40 years. Drawing influence from classical composers such as Bach, Paganini, and Vivaldi, Yngwie is responsible for birthing the neo-classical genre to the world of rock. In 2009, Time magazine rated Yngwie Malmsteen as among the 10 greatest electric guitar players of all time.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Hässelby-Vällingby, Sweden
Birthday: June 30, 1963
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Gender: Male
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Yngwie Malmsteen: Concerto Suite
Overview: Recorded in July 2001, this meeting of musical minds saw virtuoso guitarist Yngwie Malmsteem team up with The New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra for an incredible concert experience. Adding layers of pure rock power over the symphonic delights created by the Orchestra, Malmsteem proves his musical skills and wows the crowd in the process. Tracks include "Icarus Dream Fanfare," "Prelude To April," "Sarabande," and many others.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-07-01
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Rockthology 2
Overview: Rockthology is the ultimate reference of rock music! With bands like Guns 'n Roses, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Iron Maiden, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queen, The Doors and Ozzy Osbourne, Rockthology is a "must have" for every rock fan! The complete Rockthology series consists of 20 parts, each with its own theme; from Sex to Fired Up, from No Fear to Raw.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-08-26
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Yngwie Malmsteen: Far Beyond the Sun
Overview: Inspired by the flamboyance of Hendrix, the digitally dextrous Swede started out playing in bands, but it wasn't long before he was putting his name (and what a name!) to line-ups skilled enough to support a six-string style that leans as much towards the world of classical music as that of rock. In the course of an ongoing career that encompasses ground-breaking music, global gigging, award winning albums, and as many front covers & critical backslaps as one lifetime can sensibly handle, Malmsteen has virtually reinvented the guitar as an instrument to be seen with. This DVD set includes 4 promo videos ("Bedroom Eyes," "Heaven Tonight," "Save Our Love," and "You Don't Remember"), plus an interview with Barry Barnes conducted in 2006 at Malmsteen's studio in Miami, FL.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-02-13
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The Hear 'n Aid Sessions
Overview: Hear 'n Aid was a one-time collaboration of various individual hard rock and heavy metal artists in 1985 to raise money for famine relief in Africa. According to Ronnie James Dio's MySpace profile, the project raised $1 million within a year.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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So Damned Metal
Overview: Sweden is currently one of the world's largest producers of heavy metal. Super Stars like Europe and Yngwie Malmsteen have shown the way to the big stages, while bands like Candlemass and Bathory established entirely new genres. This is the story of the personalities that made the Swedish hard rock and metal scene to what it is today. A fascinating, moving and humorous story about how Sweden became a world nation in one of the strongest and most popular cultural phenomena ever, full of eyewitness accounts, anecdotes and, of course, a whole lot of metal!
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 2011-11-30
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Yngwie Malmsteen: Live!!
Overview: Yngwie Malmsteen Concert in Brazil on 1998.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-09-05
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Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force: Live in Japan '85
Overview: Inspired by the flamboyance of Hendrix, the digitally dexterous Swede started out playing in bands, but it wasn't long before he was putting his name (and what a name!) to line-ups skilled enough to support a six-string style that leans as much towards the world of classical music as that of rock. In the course of an ongoing career that encompasses ground-breaking music, global gigging, award winning albums, and as many front covers & critical backslaps as one lifetime can sensibly handle, Malmsteen has virtually reinvented the guitar as an instrument to be seen with - as this concert in the Land Of The Rising Sun clearly demonstrates…
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8
Overview: Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Aerosmith, Poison, Damn Yankees, Whitesnake, Ozzy, Cheap Trick, Overkill, Love/Hate, Queensryche and more.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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Pantera: Cowboys From Hell
Overview: Pantera's first home video release. It contains behind the scenes footage of the band partying as well as music videos and live performances.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-11
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Yngwie J. Malmsteen: Trial by Fire - Live in Leningrad '89
Overview: An extended live set comprised of many of Malmsteen's hits along with his two legendary guitar performances ("Black Star" and "Far Beyond the Sun").
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-16
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Kerrang! Video Kompilation 4
Overview: The fourth installment of Kerrang's Video Kompilation series, featuring: Black Sabbath - The Headless Cross, Little Angels - She's A Little Angel, Onslaught - Let There Be Rock, Yngwie Malmsteen - Heaven Tonight, Gary Moore - Ready For Love, Saraya - Love Has Taken Its Toll, The Quireboys - There She Goes Again, Cinderella - The Last Mile, T.N.T. - Tonight I'm Falling, Helloween - I Want Out, The Dogs D'Amour - How Comes It Never Rains, The Grip - Teenage Bride, Kingdom Come - Do You Like It?
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Yngwie Malmsteen: Live in Budokan
Overview: A highly respected rock guitarist known for his incredible style and technique, Yngwie Malmsteen performs live in Tokyo, playing such songs as "Bedroom Eyes," "Rising Force," "You Don't Remember," "Never Die," "I'll Never Forget" and "Toccata." A gifted talent who burst onto the music scene at a young age, Malmsteen possesses deep admiration for such classical composers as Bach, Beethoven and Paganini.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-03-24
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G3: Live in Denver
Overview: Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai make up the all-star group G3, who came together in October of 2003 for a series of shows throughout the United States. The trio's amazing guitar prowess is showcased in songs such as "Satch Boogie", "Midnight", "I Know You're Here", "Evil Eye", "Far Beyond the Sun" and many others.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-02-24
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Alcatrazz : Metallic Live '84
Overview: The mighty Alcatrazz featuring Graham Bonnet and Yngwie Malmsteen, "Metallic Live 1984" was recorded at Nakamo Sunplaza in Tokyo, January 28th, 1984.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-28
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Alcatrazz: Live In Japan 1984
Overview: Alcatrazz featuring the star vocalist Graham Bonnet (ex-Rainbow and The Michael Schenker Group) and the young guitar genius Yngwie J. Malmsteen toured Japan in early 1984, and the band's performance at the prestigious Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo on 28th January was released in Japan as a home video.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-09-28
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Yngwie Malmsteen: Live in Korea
Overview: LIVE IN KOREA captures Yngwie Malmsteen's performance in Seoul, Korea, 2001. Selections from this performance include: Rising Force, Catch 22, Crucify, The Wizard, and many, many more.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-13
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Yngwie Malmsteen: Raw Live
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-12-01
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Yngwie Malmsteen: Concerto Suite for Electric Guitar and Orchestra in E Flat Minor Op. 1
Overview: Live concert featuring Yngwie Malmsteen and the New Japan Philharmonic
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Original Language: en
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