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Rank #65Metal1980sLiving

Yngwie Malmsteen

The neoclassical shredder who brought Bach and Paganini to heavy metal. Technically ferocious.

80% approval

About Yngwie Malmsteen

The neoclassical shredder who brought Bach and Paganini to heavy metal. Technically ferocious.

Stats

Overall Rank
#65
Genre
Metal
Era
1980s
Upvotes
16,800
Downvotes
4,200
Approval
80%

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