The best guitarist of Power Metal

[NeonVomit]

Yngwie Malmsteen isn't on for multiple reasons
1. He is a neo-classical composer, not power metal, while the two are related, if I put Malmsteen up, I'd have to put Vinnie Moore and a slew of other guitarists up there that would make the list WAY longer.

Exactly, labelling is pointless. Power metal would be very different today if it weren't for him, and I don't mean that in a 'heavy-metal-would-be-different-if-it-weren't-for-Zeppelin' way.

2. He's pretty boring

While a lot of material he's put out does seem to go in circles sometimes, there's an awful lot of great stuff he's created and some of my all time favourite tracks are Malmsteen ones. And I don't even play guitar. But whatever floats your boat, etc.

3. He's one of the worst human beings in music.

Really? You've hung out with him and carried out questionable financial arrangements on his behalf and therefore are in a position to make that statement?

[robocop656]

That guy makes me sick with his gigantic ego. If it doesn't make you sick maybe you should avoid cooking meth again

[ggonza43]

Yngwie Malmsteen isn't on for multiple reasons
1. He is a neo-classical composer, not power metal, while the two are related, if I put Malmsteen up, I'd have to put Vinnie Moore and a slew of other guitarists up there that would make the list WAY longer.

Exactly, labelling is pointless. Power metal would be very different today if it weren't for him, and I don't mean that in a 'heavy-metal-would-be-different-if-it-weren't-for-Zeppelin' way.

2. He's pretty boring

While a lot of material he's put out does seem to go in circles sometimes, there's an awful lot of great stuff he's created and some of my all time favourite tracks are Malmsteen ones. And I don't even play guitar. But whatever floats your boat, etc.

3. He's one of the worst human beings in music.

Really? You've hung out with him and carried out questionable financial arrangements on his behalf and therefore are in a position to make that statement?

Couldn't agree more with you !

[NeonVomit]

That guy makes me sick with his gigantic ego. If it doesn't make you sick maybe you should avoid cooking meth again

That only happened once.

[robocop656]

You like uno?

[Fuuso]

Tolkki & Hansen. It's very difficult to choose between them...

[Rebel]

Yngwie Malmsteen isn't on for multiple reasons
1. He is a neo-classical composer, not power metal, while the two are related, if I put Malmsteen up, I'd have to put Vinnie Moore and a slew of other guitarists up there that would make the list WAY longer.

Exactly, labelling is pointless. Power metal would be very different today if it weren't for him, and I don't mean that in a 'heavy-metal-would-be-different-if-it-weren't-for-Zeppelin' way.

2. He's pretty boring

While a lot of material he's put out does seem to go in circles sometimes, there's an awful lot of great stuff he's created and some of my all time favourite tracks are Malmsteen ones. And I don't even play guitar. But whatever floats your boat, etc.

3. He's one of the worst human beings in music.

Really? You've hung out with him and carried out questionable financial arrangements on his behalf and therefore are in a position to make that statement?

there are stories of Malmsteen walking up to women at parties, and punching them in the clit as he screams "Valhalla!!!!!!!!!"

[NeonVomit]

Oh come on, who hasn't done that at least a couple of times?

[Ragehead91]

And don't forget Malmsteen unleashed "THE FUCKING FURY" more than once if the storys are true.

[Florian]

Yes but the man and his music are two different things. When I listen to a Yngwie song which, in my opinion, kicks ass, I don't think "oh this guy is an asshole, skip this song".

[robocop656]

Did he really cunt punch a bitch? That is awesome as hell if he did. If only I could see Jens naked in an airplane while Yngwie cuntpunches women while doing dick arpeggios.

[Carcass]

Yes but the man and his music are two different things. When I listen to a Yngwie song which, in my opinion, kicks ass, I don't think "oh this guy is an asshole, skip this song".

Would you hang Hitler's watercolor paintings on your wall?

[Florian]

I don't understand what's your idea there...

[NeonVomit]

Yes but the man and his music are two different things. When I listen to a Yngwie song which, in my opinion, kicks ass, I don't think "oh this guy is an asshole, skip this song".

Would you hang Hitler's watercolor paintings on your wall?

Hitler's watercolours sucked. There's a reason he didn't follow a career in art.

[ggonza43]

Yes but the man and his music are two different things. When I listen to a Yngwie song which, in my opinion, kicks ass, I don't think "oh this guy is an asshole, skip this song".

Most sensible comment of the whole thread. That was the point I meant

[Mormegil]

André Olbrich for me.
I like his distinct and creative style, which has been a massive influence on me as well.

there are stories of Malmsteen walking up to women at parties, and punching them in the clit as he screams "Valhalla!!!!!!!!!"

I want source on that!

[Carcass]

Did he really cunt punch a bitch? That is awesome as hell if he did. If only I could see Jens naked in an airplane while Yngwie cuntpunches women while doing dick arpeggios.

I knew you were gay but I had no idea you were gay.

[mayhem-for-all]

Yes but the man and his music are two different things. When I listen to a Yngwie song which, in my opinion, kicks ass, I don't think "oh this guy is an asshole, skip this song".

Would you hang Hitler's watercolor paintings on your wall?

Hitler's watercolours sucked. There's a reason he didn't follow a career in art.

or did they...



watercolor painting just is so annoyingly difficult

[Carcass]

There's a reason he didn't follow a career in art.

Jews.

[robocop656]

Did he really cunt punch a bitch? That is awesome as hell if he did. If only I could see Jens naked in an airplane while Yngwie cuntpunches women while doing dick arpeggios.

I knew you were gay but I had no idea you were gay.

What you say?!?! My uncle Chang hit over head with chair!!

[ggonza43]

or did they...



watercolor painting just is so annoyingly difficult

If you were trying to make a post showing how Hitler sucked at painting, then try again

[Rage1979]

Victor Smolski from Rage. Why isn't he mentioned here?

Maybe he is unknown here.. but ofcourse way better than all of the players on that list,...

[Rebel]

If I put Malmsteen on the list, I'd have to put Blackmore on the list.
And if I put Blackmore on the list it wouldn't be fair to anyone else but Blackmore.

[robocop656]

His hair spray is strong my lord

[robocop656]

Maybe he is unknown here.. but ofcourse way better than all of the players on that list,...

[Babylonian]

Hard to choose between Tolkki and Hansen, but I choose Tolkki.

[ggonza43]

If I put Malmsteen on the list, I'd have to put Blackmore on the list.
And if I put Blackmore on the list it wouldn't be fair to anyone else but Blackmore.

With that, I can also state why Walter Giardino isn't in this list too. He's the best guitarrist in all Latin America in my opinion

[Kosmo]

Voted for Liimaletti..Ehh i mean Liimatainen since he's my inspiration.

[Rebel]

If I put Malmsteen on the list, I'd have to put Blackmore on the list.
And if I put Blackmore on the list it wouldn't be fair to anyone else but Blackmore.

With that, I can also state why Walter Giardino isn't in this list too. He's the best guitarrist in all Latin America in my opinion

I can say without a second thought that Blackmore wipes the floor with anyone on this list. He's responsible for the whole neo-classical craze of the 80s, as well as some of the sickest guitar solos in Deep Purple and Rainbow.
(The Shed anyone?)

[ggonza43]

If I put Malmsteen on the list, I'd have to put Blackmore on the list.
And if I put Blackmore on the list it wouldn't be fair to anyone else but Blackmore.

With that, I can also state why Walter Giardino isn't in this list too. He's the best guitarrist in all Latin America in my opinion

I can say without a second thought that Blackmore wipes the floor with anyone on this list. He's responsible for the whole neo-classical craze of the 80s, as well as some of the sickest guitar solos in Deep Purple and Rainbow.
(The Shed anyone?)

Then we'd better make another poll including all the dudes we all consider to be the best guitarrist ever... With that, the poll will go eternal