Legendary Guitar Virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen Announces TOKYO LIVE

The concert was recorded at the Zepp DiverCity, Tokyo on May 11th 2024 as part of his 40th Anniversary World Tour. Calling upon an enormous catalogue of material, Malmsteen shredded his way through a furious set, backed by a mountainous Marshall stack wall. Talking about the live experience, Malmsteen adds, „Playing live in front of people is really what it’s all about. It’s exciting and dangerous because you have to take risks and there’s no fixing afterwards.“

Malmsteen’s breathtaking technique takes centre stage of the 100 minute concert whilst being cocooned by exquisite musicianship throughout. The setlist tracks Malmsteen’s illustrious career, from „Hiroshima Mon Amour“ and „Evil Eye“ and through his remarkable solo career with „Rising Force,“ „Far Beyond The Sun,“ „Arpeggios from Hell“ and „Seventh Sign“ all the way up to his most recent material taken from 2021’s ‚Parabellum,‘ with „Wolves At The Door,“ „Relentless Fury“, (Si Vis Pacem) Parabellum,“ and not to mention rousing renditions of „Paganini’s 4th“ and „Smoke on the Water.“

The name of Yngwie Malmsteen has always stood for uncompromising excellence. In a career that now spans more than 40 years he has proven himself to be a unique artist. You can try to categorise him in any way you wish. But the manner in which this supreme Swedish craftsman has continually developed his music makes Malmsteen sublimely transcend any definition you attempt to impose.

He now has a catalogue of 22 solo studio albums, each of which has much to commend. Malmsteen’s artistry has always clearly incorporated a healthy virtuosity, but his talent goes well beyond a comprehensive control of the guitar. The man is a fine composer and, on recent releases, has also showcased a strong vocal presence and now, with only this fifth live release, it captures four decades of relentless fury and blissful artistry of one of the true greats.