Yngwie Malmsteen is one of the most technically accomplished guitarists of all time, rewriting the book on hard rock/heavy metal guitar. In addition to countless awards from music and instrument specific publications, none other than TIME Magazine hailed him as one of the ten greatest electric guitarists.
2013 was a banner year for Malmsteen, as he released his bestselling autobiography Relentless which coincided with a wildly successful tour that played to full houses all over the world. The only way he could top that in 2014 was to hand pick an all-star lineup of Guitar Gods to share the stage with him on a magical full North American tour.
“Fans can expect the unexpected,” Malmsteen said regarding his live shows. “I raise the bar with every performance I do and this tour will be no different.”
Held in the highest regard in his own right, Uli Jon Roth brings the very special 40th Anniversary Scorpions set that has been playing to frenzied audiences in Europe to North America, embracing his storied history with the band and digging deep into their catalog for this tour.
Acclaimed for his accomplishments for perfecting his playing in multiple genres (rock, blues, surf) and respected by both fans and peers alike, Gary Hoey performs his radio hits such as the Billboard Top 5 smash Hocus Pocus along with other favorites/
Gusn N’ Roses guitarist Bumbleoot (as seen in the just released DVD Appetite for Democracy which documents the bands Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel residency) embarks on his first solo tour, playing songs from his entire critically praised recorded history.
Tour to take place from June-July. Exact dates TBA.
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Don’t know what’s with the negativity with Malmsteen for? What are your jealous your favorite shredder did not make it on the list in TIME Magazine for the Top Ten Guitarist like he did?! I would not say he’s a bad guitarist nor a bad songwriter for that matter, I have his music and he’s simply amazing! What’s wrong with his singers? He’s had some great ones, like Jeff Scot Soto, Joe Lynn Turner, Mark Boals, Doogie White, Hell he’s even worked with Graham Bonnet in Alcatrazz! Yeah, Yngwie really gives two shits about all the negative comments about him! More power to Yngwie to keep working with other Guitar Greats!
He don’t like fookin’ donuts.
Sad to read all this stuff you all guys posted, it’s all so simple, someone likes him & his songs, style etc., someone not, just wanted to say whatever and however Yngwie plays, lives, look, it is meaningless to speak, everybody has it’s reasons,and thoughts about him, so do I, and without any shame or pride, just can tell that he pretty much contributed to my playing and pushed me forward into the guitar world, just like so many guitarists and bands before and after him….if nothing else he’s still playing, although it is not what it used to be, but however He is still here, has a nice career and has left some legacy to the music and guitar world. Sometimes even myself cannot believe how he looks, and other stuff that make me think – ” oh my god, this is unbelievable” (either good or bad way….) but I can only thank him for bringing into my life one more nice music, and feeling, and school… Cheers You people!! Don’t be so hypocritical (no insults ;))
Absolutely! https://www.facebook.com/groups/yngwie100/
So much talk about someone? Good and bad. He is succesfull , someone making others to talk about him so much. Thats it!
MALSTEEN is the greatest guitarist in my opinion i hope it’s true that Uli Jon Roth is going to be in this tour love his style made the Scorpions a heavier sounding band in the 70’s then they were in the 80’s