YNGWIE MALMSTEEN will release “Blue Lightning” globally on March 29 via Mascot Records / Mascot Label Group. Today he’s unveiled a new track “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” from the album, stream it below:

Now, with Blue Lightning, Yngwie Malmsteen highlights not only his enduring dexterity and diversity, but also pays homage to those from the Blues world who have fueled his artistic spirit for so long.

“I have always played around with old songs, both live and also in the studio. I did a similar album called Inspiration a while ago (1996), and it was Mascot who came to me and suggested I do a Blues record.”

“Now, I grew up in a classically trained family, and people know me for playing in what is called a neo classical style. But when I got a guitar for my fifth birthday, what I would try to emulate were John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers – I would jam along to what they did on record with Eric Clapton (‘Bluesbreakers With Eric Clapton’ album). That’s something people don’t realize about me – I do have a strong interest in the Blues. So, when Mascot came to me with the suggestion of doing an album of songs in this style, it didn’t faze me at all. In fact, it seemed so natural.”

“Blue Lightning” tracklisting:

1 Blue Lightning
2 Foxey Lady
3 Demon’s Eye
4 1911 Strut
5 Blue Jean Blues
6 Purple Haze
7 While My Guitar Gently Weeps
8 Sun’s Up Top’s Down
9 Peace, Please
10 Paint It Black
11 Smoke On The Water
12 Forever Man

Bonus tracks (Vinyl & Deluxe CD only)
13 Little Miss Lover
14 Jumping Jack Flash

Available formats

Blue 2LP
Limited Lightning Blue marble 2 LP (webshop exclusive)
CD Box set
CD
Digital

Also Stream The Lyric Video For “Sun’s Up Top’s Down” here: