Yngwie Malmsteen – Tokyo Live 2CD+DVD

Yngwie Malmsteen – Tokyo Live

The legendary guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen is set to release his brand new album, ‘Tokyo Live’ on 25 April via Music Theories Recordings. 

The incomparable Malmsteen is one of the greatest guitarists to ever have lived. So, when the chance comes to witness the maestro in the live setting, you take notice. This mesmerizing spectacle can be witnessed on ‘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 concertwhilst being cocooned by exquisite musicianship throughout. The setlist tracks Malmsteen’s illustrious career, from his time in Alcatrazz with “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.

Tracklist:
A1 Rising Force
A2 Top Down Foot Down
A3 No Rest For The Wicked
A4 Soldier
A5 Into Valhalla
A6 Baroque & Roll
A7 Like An Angel
A8 Relentless Fury
A9 Now Your Ships Are Burned 

B1 Wolves At The Door
B2 Hiroshima Mon Amour
B3 (Si Vis Pacem) Parabellum
B4 Badinere
B5 Paganini's 4th
B6 Adagio
B7 Far Beyond The Sun
B8 Arpeggios From Hell
B9 Seventh Sign 

C1 Toccata
C2 Evil Eye
C3 Smoke On The Water
C4 Trilogy-Vengeance
C5 Cadenza 1
C6 Brothers 

D1 Fugue
D2 Cadenza 2 - Grand Finale
D3 You Don't Remember I'll Never Forget
D4 Acoustic Cadenza
D5 Black Star 
D6 I'll See The Light Tonight

Label: Artone Label Group
Released: 2025