Yngwie Malmsteen

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This interview was originally published in 2004. Regarded as one of the very best players to emerge from the 80's, Yngwie Malmsteen raised the bar for all metal players and set the standard which future generations would follow. With his blistering trademark riffs, ferocious style and outrageous showmanship, Malmsteen continues to be a major influence on many rock guitarists today....