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! (11–20)

What is the name of Yngwie Malmsteen’s son, who is also active as a guitarist?

Nicolas Malmsteen
Armand Malmsteen
Antonio Malmsteen

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Antonio Malmsteen

Yngwie Malmsteen’s son, Antonio Malmsteen, is active as a guitarist under the influence of his father.

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In conclusion

This time we introduced a quiz about Yngwie Malmsteen, a guitarist who has had a major impact on the rock guitar world.

We hope fans and newcomers alike will enjoy it, from things every fan knows to lesser-known personal details.

And if you’re not very familiar with Yngwie Malmsteen yet, take this opportunity to listen to his phenomenal guitar playing!