Malmsteen Vocalists

I just ordered Attack and Unleash The Fury because I'm on a Doogie White kick. But I was thinking that since I'm not always sold on what Yngwie does, I tend to be selective of the albums I buy from him, and the major factor is often the vocalist. However I often lose track of who did which studio album, so maybe you guys could help me with a list. And of course feel free to express opinions on these singers as well.
Off the top of my head he has used:

Graham Bonnett (in Alcatrazz)
Mark Boals
Joe Lynn Turner
Jeff Scott Soto
Goran Edman
Mike Vescera
Doogie White
Tim Owens

Obviously I'm forgetting some. Others?

Mats Leven?

These are the vocalists listed on Wikipedia
Jeff Scott Soto
Mark Boals
Joe Lynn Turner
Göran Edman
Michael Vescera
Mark Boals
Mats Levén
Jørn Lande
Doogie White
Tim "Ripper" Owens

In Steeler
Ron Keel

In Alcatrazz
Graham Bonnet

I am not sure if all of them recorded an album or not.

Anybody know if Mats Leven or Jorn recorded anything with Yngwie? My copy of Facing The Animal doesn't have any credits, was that Mats Leven?

SAHB Healer wrote:

Anybody know if Mats Leven or Jorn recorded anything with Yngwie? My copy of Facing The Animal doesn't have any credits, was that Mats Leven?

Yes Mats Leven was on Facing the Animal. From what I can tell Jorn was an on tour temporary vocal replacement and did not record an album

Ben is correct Jorn toured with Yngwie but never recorded with him

"Odyssey", the album with Joe Lynn Turner is EASILY the most focused record of Yngwie's career. That's why it's pretty much the only one I can still listen to.

I've always liked "Rising Force" because it had that Al DiMeola fusion sound/production to it... oh, and it kicks A$$!!!!!!

chewie wrote:

I've always liked "Rising Force" because it had that Al DiMeola fusion sound/production to it... oh, and it kicks A$$!!!!!!

Yeah, that's the best album musically...but the few vocal tracks on it are pretty lame, so for vocal stuff I picked Odyssey.

Anything with Bonnett is always a safe bet. I don't know who Goran Edman is, but I am a fan of ALL those other vox! Too bad Y is such a dick that he can't keep a singer around for more than a couple of months at a stretch.

He comes up with some of the most talented vocalists around, and then tends to muzzle them somewhat so he himself is the front man. Too bad really. I think he's written some excellent melodic metal, but it tends to get over-shadowed by all the shredding.

SAHB Healer wrote:

I just ordered Attack and Unleash The Fury because I'm on a Doogie White kick. But I was thinking that since I'm not always sold on what Yngwie does, I tend to be selective of the albums I buy from him, and the major factor is often the vocalist. However I often lose track of who did which studio album, so maybe you guys could help me with a list. And of course feel free to express opinions on these singers as well.
Off the top of my head he has used:

Graham Bonnett (in Alcatrazz)
Mark Boals
Joe Lynn Turner
Jeff Scott Soto
Goran Edman
Mike Vescera
Doogie White
Tim Owens

Obviously I'm forgetting some. Others?

Doogie Howser.

Goran Edman? He's the man who sang on John Norum's debut, Total Control and he's awesome. Think songs like the 'Back On the Streets' cover and 'Love Is Meant to Last Forever' which are the best on there I think.

Everyone who has ever worked with Malmsteen is very talented but detuned is right, for whatever reason Malmsteen gave Joe Lynn Turner a little bit more freedom ( just a little bit) then he did other vocalist, maybe why it still sounds like a great album.

I find it interesting that Yngwie has now worked with all of Rainbow's vocalist, with the expection of Ronnie James Dio.

The Yngwie Malmsteen band in many ways is a RAINBOW clone.

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I find it interesting that Yngwie has now worked with all of Rainbow's vocalist, with the expection of Ronnie James Dio.

Technically they did. They performed together on a version of the Aerosmith classic 'Dream On' from the Not The Same Old Song & Dance tribute album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOtoypu0RpA

MetalGuy71 wrote:

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I find it interesting that Yngwie has now worked with all of Rainbow's vocalist, with the expection of Ronnie James Dio.

Technically they did. They performed together on a version of the Aerosmith classic 'Dream On' from the Not The Same Old Song & Dance tribute album.

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OK I stand corrected Malmsteen has worked with all of Rainbow's vocalist.

Funny how Yngwie takes all of Blackmore's sloppy seconds.

Temple of Blood wrote:

The Yngwie Malmsteen band in many ways is a RAINBOW clone.

That's because in essence, Yngwie is a Ritchie Blackmore clone.

He copied the notes but forgot to include any of the soul with it.

I'm with SAHB, it depends on the singerl. I love the Doogie albums, Turner and Owens.

detuned wrote:

Temple of Blood wrote:

The Yngwie Malmsteen band in many ways is a RAINBOW clone.

That's because in essence, Yngwie is a Ritchie Blackmore clone.

He copied the notes but forgot to include any of the soul with it.

But he's copying the "Rainbow" model and not the "Deep Purple" model with his band. The distinction is obvious I think. Closer to "Gates of Babylon" than "Smoke on the Water".

He does have some great songs. People dismiss him because of his attitude, like MANOWAR. But both artists' catalog has some great spots. Unlike other "nice guys" in the metal scene who write junk and get a free pass for it.

I am huge Blackmore fan and I am also a fan of Malmsteen, and while it is acknowledged that Malmsteen is a Blackmore fanboy, I really do not think their tone, etc is anything like Ritchie Blackmore.

I agree with ToB Malmsteen has written great songs.

He obviously started with Richie and put his own unique spin on it. Nothing wrong with that.

Actually, I hear just as much Uli Roth as Blackmore. It's pretty obvious that Malmsteen owes a lot of his sound to Uli, he even named his band "Rising Force" after a Uli Roth album cover.

ultmetal wrote:

Actually, I hear just as much Uli Roth as Blackmore. It's pretty obvious that Malmsteen owes a lot of his sound to Uli, he even named his band "Rising Force" after a Uli Roth album cover.

Yeah.