Famous and Popular Songs by Yngwie Malmsteen

VengeanceYngwie Malmsteen

Yngwie Malmsteen Vengeance tv show mp4

There’s a phrase that often uses a guitar’s open strings in neoclassical metal.

The intro of “Vengeance,” which kicks in after the acoustic guitar intro, could be called a textbook example of that phrase.

Not only is this melodic phrase played in the intro, but it’s also used behind the chorus and coexists brilliantly with the vocal melody—an impressive display of songwriting technique.

The unison accent phrase by the guitar and bass is cool, too!

Save Our LoveYngwie Malmsteen

Save Our Love

This is a ballad released by the reigning master Yngwie, whose classically influenced, astonishingly fast playing inspired countless followers.

Within an overall European, melodious tone, Göran Edman’s wet, emotive vocals and Yngwie’s classical, passionate guitar work race throughout the track.

Death DealerYngwie Malmsteen

Death Dealer Yngwie Malmsteen

The vocalist on this track is Tim “Ripper” Owens, known for his work with Judas Priest, among others.

It’s the opening song of the 2008 album Perpetual Flame.

Tim’s powerful voice really shines, making it a very dynamic and forceful track.

Crystal BallYngwie Malmsteen

Yngwie J.Malmsteen – Crystal Ball (Live In Leningrad’89) FullHD

Known for his musical style that fuses classical and metal, Yngwie even has an anecdote where he said he dislikes fusion.

That said, he’s a deft guitarist; perhaps not by deliberate design, but in the intro of “Crystal Ball” he showcases a smooth legato reminiscent of fusion guitarists, and it’s impressive how his technique goes beyond just powering through with full picking.

The guitar solo, set to a hard rock tempo, also carries dynamic nuance amid the fast passages.

EclipseYngwie Malmsteen

Yngwie Malmsteen – Eclipse：Performance by yukki

The 1990 album Eclipse may seem somewhat less highly regarded compared to other albums from the same period, but it’s a masterpiece with a uniquely Nordic metal atmosphere that only this record delivers.

Its title track—an explosive, fast-picking instrumental—features sparkling keyboards that add a distinctive accent, giving it a different vibe from other staple instrumentals, don’t you think? Among the many classic instrumental tracks, this one especially stands out for its hard rock-style sense of speed.

Wield My SwordYngwie Malmsteen

Yngwie Malmsteen , wield my sword – cover

The 1999 album “Alchemy” drew attention as a work that reunited vocalist Mark Boals—renowned for his piercing high range—and Yngwie after a long time.

Among its tracks, the standout speed tune is “Wield My Sword.” Not limited to this song, the album as a whole showcases an exhilarating, all-out shredding style, and elements like the heavy B melody and the chorus with a memorable hook suggest it was crafted free from constraints.

BrothersYngwie Malmsteen

Yngwie Malmsteen – Brothers (Japan Philharmonic Orchestra)

When you think of Yngwie’s instrumentals, blistering fast playing with classical melodies comes to mind, but his appeal isn’t limited to speed.

His soul-stirring vibrato and blues-inflected bends are hallmarks of his style that are anything but easy to imitate.

Among his slow, ballad-like instrumentals, one of the most popular is Brothers, featured on the 1994 release The Seventh Sign.

And of course, just because it’s a ballad doesn’t mean he takes it slow the whole time—true to form, he packs in bursts of rapid-fire shredding throughout.