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Yngwie Malmsteen Slams Ex-Singers for Brand Exploitation

12/19/2025

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Yngwie Malmsteen, the Swedish guitarist, criticized former singers from his solo career for allegedly exploiting his brand.
He said performing on his records does not grant ownership or legacy.
He said he has always been a solo artist since 1984, and all his albums are solo projects.
The outburst may relate to Mats Levén's upcoming shows focusing on material from the 1997 album Facing The Animal.

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Yngwie Malmsteen, the Swedish guitarist, criticized former singers from his solo career for allegedly exploiting his brand.
He said performing on his records does not grant ownership or legacy.
He said he has always been a solo artist since 1984, and all his albums are solo projects.
The outburst may relate to Mats Levén's upcoming shows focusing on material from the 1997 album Facing The Animal.