1985 Yngwie Malmsteen - Rising Force

The 21 year old Swedish wunderkind, formerly of Alcatrazz and now with Rising Force, was inspired by Hendrix, Paganini, and Bach to expand the repertoire of heavy metal guitar. With equipment details by amplification expert Paul Rivera.

Cover: Yngwie Malmsteen

Contents: Yngwie Malmsteen - Rising Force; Bill Connors; Hank Williams Jr.; Eddie Martinez; Rickenbacker History; New Gear for '85; Free Soundpage Record and Solo Flight Transcription of Arlen Roth's Vinyl Feelings, Pickin' On The Bends and Slide Solo; more

1985 May Guitar Player Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com