Yngwie Malmsteen

Yngwie Malmsteen is a ferociously talented guitar player, composer, and producer from Sweden. He first gained notoriety in the mid 1980’s when he exploded onto the music scene blending his mastery of neoclassical guitar technique with the heavy metal music genre. Building upon the fame from the bands Steeler and Alcatrazz, Malmsteen soon grabbed the reigns of his fame and started his lucrative and very productive solo career that still sends would-be guitar players back to the woodshed. His signature Fender guitar, which incorporates a scalloped neck combined with 70’s styling, is

Howie Simon is a seasoned musical journeyman with a profound love for playing music as well as a deep appreciation for the gear he plays. Born in Buffalo, New York, young Howie began playing guitar at the tender age of six. His exceptional playing abilities led to numerous tours with bands such as Ice Water Mansion, Talisman, the Jeff Scott Soto Band, and his Metallica tribute band called Alcoholica. He has also shared the stage with renowned artists like Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, and Cypress Hill.