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Fire and Ice

Yngwie Malmsteen · 1992

64 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal · neo-classical metal

A high-octane blend of virtuosic guitar solos and melodic heavy metal anthems that defines neo-classical rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Fire and Ice' was released in January 1992, Yngwie Malmsteen was already established as a leading figure in the neo-classical metal genre. This album marked his sixth studio release, following the successful 'Eclipse' in 1990, and showcased his continued evolution as a musician after a brief hiatus from recording.
Stylistic neighbors
Steve Vai· Joe Satriani· Michael Angelo Batio

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Perpetual 4:13
  • 2 Dragonfly 4:49
  • 3 Teaser 3:29
  • 4 How Many Miles to Babylon 6:11
  • 5 Cry No More 5:17
  • 6 No Mercy 5:32
  • 7 C’est la vie 5:19
  • 8 Leviathan 4:24
  • 9 Fire and Ice 4:31
  • 10 Forever Is a Long Time 4:28
  • 11 I’m My Own Enemy 6:09
  • 12 All I Want Is Everything 4:02
  • 13 Golden Dawn 1:28
  • 14 Final Curtain 4:46

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