Guitar God Yngwie Malmteen to release new disc!

Guitar god Yngwie Malmsteen will be releasing his first new album in three years when Perpetual Flame hits the street on October 14, 2008. Released on his own independent Rising Force record label, Perpetual Flame also represents the debut of Malmsteen's new vocalist, former Judas Priest/Iced Earth frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens.

The twelve-song, 70-minute album was produced by Malmsteen and aside from Owens, also includes the talented keyboardist Derek Sherinian and drummer Patrick Johansson. The guitars, of course, come courtesy of shredder Yngwie, who also throws bass, keyboards and vocals into the mix. Malmsteen will be touring throughout the month of October in support of Perpetual Flame, and we have the tour dates below!

In addition to the new album and tour, the Fender Custom Shop will be releasing a limited-edition Yngwie signature guitar in November. Word on the street is that we'll also be hearing about new reissues of classic Malmsteen albums sometime in the near future. Stay tuned....

Tour Schedule
Sept. 28 @ Centro Bellas Artes, San Juan Puerto Rico
Oct. 4 @ Scoutbar, San Antonio TX
Oct. 5 @ Granada Theater, Dallas TX
Oct. 8 @ House Of Blues, San Diego CA
Oct. 9 @ House Of Blues, Anaheim CA
Oct. 10 @ House Of Blues, Las Vegas NV
Oct. 11 @ Majestic Ventura Theater, Ventura CA
Oct. 12 @ Avalon, Los Angeles CA
Oct. 17 @ Royal Oak Theater, Royal Oak MI
Oct. 19 @ House Of Blues, Chicago IL
Oct. 21 @ Club Infinity, Williamsville NY
Oct. 24 @ Starland Ballroom, Sayreville NJ
Oct. 26 @ Blender Theater, New York NY