Same artist as Yngwie J. Malmsteen — the "Rising Force" band name is the credit Malmsteen uses on his studio albums as a nod to his 1984 debut. Backing musicians have rotated throughout the band's history; key vocalists have included Jeff Scott Soto, Mark Boals, Joe Lynn Turner, and Tim "Ripper" Owens.
The Rising Force discography effectively constitutes Yngwie's solo work — over 20 albums starting with the instrumental debut Rising Force (1984) and continuing through Parabellum (2021). Style centers on Malmsteen's neoclassical shred guitar playing.
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Members
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- 1984–1984Barriemore Barlow — original
- 1984–1985Jeff Scott Soto — lead vocals
- 1984–1989Jens Johansson — original
- 1984–★Yngwie Malmsteen — eponymous, original
- 1985–1985Marcel Jacob — bass
- 1985–1986Mark Boals
- 1985–1989Anders Johansson
- 1986–1987Jeff Scott Soto — lead vocals
- 1986–1987Wally Voss
- 1988–1988Bob Daisley
- 1988–1989Barry Dunaway
- 1988–1989Joe Lynn Turner
- 1989–1990Michael von Knorring
- 1989–1992Göran Edman
- 1989–1992Svante Henryson
- 1989–2001Mats Olausson
- 1990–1990Pete Barnacle
- 1991–1992Barry Dunaway
- 1991–1992Bo Werner
- 1993–1994Mike Terrana — membranophone
- 1993–1995Mike Vescera
- 1994–1994BJ Zampa
- 1994–1995Shane Gaalaas
- 1994–1995Barry Sparks
- 1996–1996Tommy Aldridge
- 1996–1996Mark Boals
- 1996–1999Barry Dunaway
- 1997–1998Mats Levén — lead vocals
- 1997–1998Cozy Powell
- 1999–2000Mark Boals
- 1999–2001John Macaluso — drums (drum set)
- 1999–2002Randy Coven
- 2000–2001Jørn Lande
- 2001–2001Mark Boals
- 2001–2001Tim Donahue
- 2001–2004Derek Sherinian
- 2001–2007Doogie White
- 2001–Patrik Johansson
- 2003–2004Mick Cervino
- 2004–2005Rudy Sarzo
- 2004–2005Joakim Svalberg
- 2005–2006Nick Marinovich
- 2005–2007Mick Cervino
- 2006–2007Derek Sherinian
- 2007–2012Bjorn Englen
- 2008–2010Michael Troy
- 2008–Tim “Ripper” Owens
- 2010–Nick Marinovich
Discography
14 releases from MusicBrainz · ★ 3 in my collection
Albums (9)
- 1984★Rising Force
- 1985★Marching Out
- 1988★Odyssey
- 1999Alchemy
- 2000War to End All Wars
- 2002Attack!!
- 2005Unleash the Fury
- 2008Perpetual Flame
- 2012Spellbound
EPs (1)
- 1988Heaven Tonight
More: singles, compilations, live & other releases
Lives (2)
- 2008Cleveland Flame
- —1985-10-18: Excited ’83, The Forum, Inglewood, CA, USA
Compilations (1)
- 2015Now Your Ships Are Burned: The Polydor Years 1984-1990
Demos (1)
- 2002Birth of the Sun