This profile is for the band Yngwie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force. For the composer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Yngwie Malmsteen, aka Yngve Malmsten, Yngwie J. Malmsteen and Yngwie Johann Malmsteen, you should use the Yngwie Malmsteen profile. For compilations and unofficial live recordings, the artist credits may not always be correct on the release itself. Please do your best to add the correct artist credits, and write in the notes if explanation is needed.
Yngwie Johan Malmsteen ( ; born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck, 30 June 1963) is a Swedish guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader. Malmsteen became known for his neo-classical playing style in heavy metal.