Yngwie Malmsteen Quiz: The Revolutionary of the Rock Guitar World!

Last updated:2024/5/17

Yngwie Malmsteen Quiz: The Revolutionary of the Rock Guitar World!

Freelance music writerTakashi Hoshino
I’m Takashi Hoshino, a freelance writer currently juggling work with parenting. I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years since I first picked it up when I started high school, and I’m still active in a band today. Ever since I began playing, I’ve been drawn to hard rock and heavy metal, and I enjoy intense music, whether Japanese or Western. At the same time, I keep in mind something I was told long ago: “If you want to play rock, you should know more than just rock!” With that in my heart, I make a point of listening to a wide range of genres every day. My experience as a writer is still growing, but I’ll keep working hard to recommend all kinds of music to as many people as possible!

Guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen burst onto the scene like a comet in the 1980s, drawing attention with his playing that fused classical music with rock guitar.

In Japan, he’s nicknamed “The King,” and his astonishingly fast picking technique had a profound influence on the guitar heroes who followed.

This time, we’re presenting a quiz that will give you insight into Yngwie Malmsteen’s background.

We hope this quiz helps you get to know this guitarist—often hailed as a genius—on a deeper level.

Yngwie Malmsteen Quiz: The Revolutionary of the Rock Guitar World! (1–10)

What car model does Yngwie Malmsteen like so much that he puts stickers of it on his guitar?

Ferrari
Porsche
Fiat

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Ferrari

Yngwie Malmsteen has openly professed a deep love for Ferrari, to the point of putting Ferrari stickers on his guitars. His music and performances mesh extremely well with the high-speed performance and refined image associated with Ferrari cars.

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What is the band centered around Graham Bonnet that Yngwie Malmsteen joined in 1983?

Deep Purple
Rainbow
Alcatraz

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Alcatraz

Yngwie Malmsteen joined Alcatrazz in 1983. In this band, which was led by Graham Bonnet, Yngwie showcased his exceptional guitar playing and made his name known around the world.

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What is the name of the band that Yngwie Malmsteen formed in 1984 for his solo debut?

stealer
Rising Force
The Electric Sun

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Rising Force

Yngwie Malmsteen formed his own band, 'Rising Force,' in 1984 and made his solo debut with the self-titled album Rising Force. This album became a pioneer of neoclassical metal, and Malmsteen’s guitar work influenced many guitarists.

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What is the album that was released in 2012 and garnered attention for Yngwie Malmsteen performing all parts?

Perpetual Flame
Spellbound
World on Fire

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Spellbound

Released in 2012, Spellbound featured Yngwie Malmsteen performing all the instruments, and his technique and versatility became a major talking point.

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What was the name of the tour that Yngwie Malmsteen hosted and held in North America in 2014?

Marching Out Tour
Guitar Gods Tour
Trilogy Tour

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Guitar Gods Tour

Yngwie Malmsteen embarked on a North American tour in 2014 called the 'Guitar Gods Tour.' The tour featured other renowned guitarists as well, making it an event that brought together the gods of guitar playing.

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What type of guitar does Yngwie Malmsteen mainly prefer to use?

Fender Stratocaster
Gibson Les Paul
Ibanez JEM

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Fender Stratocaster

Yngwie Malmsteen favors the Fender Stratocaster. Along with his playing technique, the Stratocaster’s bright, crisp tone is a key element that shapes Yngwie’s distinctive neoclassical style.

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