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Rick
13-04-2005, 04:31 PM
Yngwie Malmsteen is arguably the most technically accomplished hard rock guitarist to emerge during the '80s. Combining a dazzling technique honed over years of obsessive practice with a love for such classical composers as Bach, and Beethoven, Malmsteen's distinctively Baroque, gothic compositional style and lightning-fast arpeggiated solos rewrote the book on heavy metal guitar. Don't miss this special gig at London's legendary rock venue.
30 MAY - CARLING APOLLO HAMMERSMITH
Tony4552
13-04-2005, 05:54 PM
I am going to this gig with SLoB so I'll write a complete summary ref. this gig
bloodandtears
14-04-2005, 06:37 AM
i've never heard rick be so eloquent... ^
kaz
14-04-2005, 06:57 AM
Nor me i think he's swallowed a dictionary. :shock:
bloodandtears
14-04-2005, 08:23 AM
copy and paste is a wonderful thing ;-)
bloodandtears
14-04-2005, 08:26 AM
I am going to this gig with SLoB so I'll write a complete summary ref. this gig

bet it wont be as well written as ricks original post.
Rick
14-04-2005, 08:46 AM
yes it's true i typed the whole post using just the ctrl+c+v keys!
Wolfie
30-05-2005, 10:14 AM
Just ordered my ticket this morning to see him at Nottingham on Wednesday, can't wait!
Wolfie
03-06-2005, 01:38 PM
Going to see him tonight aswell! got a free ticket off of a guy who i know who dropped out.
Rick
03-06-2005, 01:53 PM
give us the lowdown!
cos i may go on the 14th, haven't decided yet!
Wolfie
05-06-2005, 09:22 PM
Manchester wasn't too good

First he complained about the white lights being in his face and "Ruining my fucking vibe". Then in the middle of a song a string snapped and he just threw down his guitar at his guitar tech's feet.

Then to cap it all off, half way through first song after the encore, black star, all of the sound went, and only half of his amps were switched on, and after a few minutes of shouting at his tech he went to the mic and said "Thank you, goodnight"

No where near as good as Nottingham
bloodandtears
06-06-2005, 12:04 PM
poor fellow.. his level of perfectionism must get tested all the time when all he wants to do is put on a great show.
guitarzone
06-06-2005, 02:39 PM
poor fellow or uptight ponce?!
bloodandtears
06-06-2005, 02:56 PM
you decide??
scotterp
06-06-2005, 03:23 PM
I've seen him 3 times in my life - twice within the last year or so. He certainly can get pissed off easily if things don't go his way. I would NEVER subject myself to being his guitar tech!

The last 2 shows I saw him though - there were no technical glitches so he had no on-stage fits. He was brilliant. The first of these shows though was opened up by George Lynch. He had technical difficulties and he actually pulled an "Yngwie" on stage and cut his set short.