Yngwie Malmsteen’s members met in grade school. The guitarist wanted to start a group since he was in high school. Yngwie Malmsteen started playing at the college club Key. Music of the '50s heavily influenced the early work of the band.

The years of paying their dues paid off when Yngwie Malmsteen signed a record deal. The group group played festivals, parties, bars, really just about anywhere that would take them. Yngwie Malmsteen’s first album failed to sell, but the second album saved them from obscurity. The group no longer has any problem selling out a show.

The latest record is 's first record since the band broke up nine years ago. The group has just finished their most current project, but they are already planning their next move. Yngwie Malmsteen's members hope this tour and the new release attracts another group of fans.

The group has always had a good time in Urbana so they make sure to play there every year, even if they are not promoting anything. TheSeats.com has all the band information you need. Find Yngwie Malmsteen tickets, tour schedule, and concert seating charts in one stop online.