Yngwie Malmsteen - 'Now Your Ships Are Burned' (Tokyo Live)

Now your ships are burned
And the evil has returned
It will creep upon you
There's nothing to do

It will rip up your mind
And death you will find
Life is just a game
And death is just the same

Within the blood stained walls
In the center of your brain
Demons without mercy
Driving you insane

It will rip up your mind
And death you will find
Life is just a game
And death is just the same
Now your ships are burned
And the evil has returned
It will creep upon you
There's nothing to do

It will rip up your mind
And death you will find
Life is just a game
And death is just the same

When the Orders are obeyed
And you have been slayed
You're lying on the ground
Without making a sound

As your soul fades away
You can hear someone say:
Ring the dooms day bell,
Turn the world into hell!

Τον πέμπτο (έξι αν συνυπολογίσουμε και το "Live in Korea" που "βγήκε" μόνο σε dvd) "ζωντανά" ηχογραφημένο δίσκο της καριέρας του κυκλοφόρησε τον προηγούμενο μήνα ο Yngwie Malmsteen. "Tokyo Live" ο τίτλος και "βγήκε" σε cd+dvd και σε διπλό βινύλιο.

Στα φωνητικά βρίσκουμε (πέραν του Yngwie που την "είδε" και τραγουδιστής στα "γεραμάτα") τον Σέρβο τραγουδιστή (και πληκτρά) Nick Marinovich (ή Nick Z. Marino ή Nick Marino), ο οποίος κυκλοφορεί τους δίσκους των προσωπικών του σχημάτων (NZM και Nick Marino) μέσω της δισκογραφικής εταιρείας του Yngwie, Rising Force Records...

Δελτίο τύπου: «The incomparable Yngwie Malmsteen is one of the greatest guitarists to ever have lived. So, when the chance comes to witness the maestro in the live setting, you take notice. This mesmerizing spectacle can be witnessed on ‘Tokyo Live’.

The concert was recorded at the Zepp DiverCity, Tokyo on May 11th 2024 as part of his 40th Anniversary World Tour. Calling upon an enormous catalogue of material, Malmsteen shredded his way through a furious set, backed by a mountainous Marshall stack wall.

Talking about the live experience, Malmsteen adds, “Playing live in front of people is really what it’s all about. It’s exciting and dangerous because you have to take risks and there’s no fixing afterwards.” Malmsteen’s breathtaking technique takes centre stage of the 100 minute concert whilst being cocooned by exquisite musicianship throughout.

The setlist tracks Malmsteen’s illustrious career, from “Hiroshima Mon Amour” and “Evil Eye” and through his remarkable solo career with “Rising Force,” “Far Beyond The Sun,” “Arpeggios from Hell” and “Seventh Sign” all the way up to his most recent material taken from 2021’s ‘Parabellum,’ with “Wolves At The Door,” “Relentless Fury”, (Si Vis Pacem) Parabellum,” and not to mention rousing renditions of “Paganini's 4th” and “Smoke on the Water.”

The name of Yngwie Malmsteen has always stood for uncompromising excellence. In a career that now spans more than 40 years he has proven himself to be a unique artist. You can try to categorise him in any way you wish. But the manner in which this supreme Swedish craftsman has continually developed his music makes Malmsteen sublimely transcend any definition you attempt to impose.

He now has a catalogue of 22 solo studio albums, each of which has much to commend. Malmsteen's artistry has always clearly incorporated a healthy virtuosity, but his talent goes well beyond a comprehensive control of the guitar.

The man is a fine composer and, on recent releases, has also showcased a strong vocal presence and now, with only this fifth live release, it captures four decades of relentless fury and blissful artistry of one of the true greats.»

Artist / Band: Yngwie J. Malmsteen
Country of origin: Sweden
Location: Miami, Florida, United States
Formed in: 1978
Genre: Neoclassical Power Metal/Shred
Years active: 1978-1981, 1984-present

Video: "Now Your Ships Are Burned"
Album: "Tokyo Live"
Type: Live album
Release date: April 25th, 2025
Label: Music Theories Recordings
Format: CD+DVD, 2 12" vinyls, Digital

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Track listing

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CD 1:
01. Rising Force (Live)
02. Top Down Foot Down (Live)
03. No Rest For The Wicked (Live)
04. Soldier (Live)
05. Into Valhalla (Live)
06. Baroque & Roll (Live)
07. Like An Angel (Live)
08. Relentless Fury (Live)
09. Now Your Ships Are Burned (Live)
10. Wolves At The Door (Live)
11. Hiroshima Mon Amour (Live)
12. (Si Vis Pacem) Parabellum (Live)
13. Badinere (Live)
14. Paganini's 4th (Live)
15. Adagio (Live)
16. Far Beyond The Sun (Live)
17. Arpeggios From Hell (Live)

CD 2:
01. Seventh Sign (Live)
02. Toccata (Live)
03. Evil Eye (Live)
04. Smoke On The Water (Live)
05. Trilogy-Vengeance (Live)
06. Cadenza 1 (Live)
07. Brothers (Live)
08. Fugue (Live)
09. Cadenza 2 - Grand Finale (Live)
10. You Don't Remember I'll Never Forget (Live)
11. Acoustic Cadenza (Live)
12. Black Star (Live)
13. I'll See The Light Tonight (Live)

Band members:
Yngwie J. Malmsteen - Guitars, Vocals
Nick Marino - Keyboards, Vocals
Emilio Martinez - Bass
Kevin Klingenschmid - Drums