“(Si Vis Pacem) Parabellum” is the best kind of Yngwie Malmsteen song: an instrumental one. Freed from the constraints of vocals, Yngwie is able to transcend his worst instincts (i.e., to make cheesy European power metal) and just shred his ass off for nearly six glorious minutes. If you’ve ever thought “Yngwie is a buffoon, why do people like this guy?”, well… this is why.
“(Si Vis Pacem) Parabellum” is the third single (after “Wolves at the Door” and “Relentless Fury”) and de facto title track from Yngwie’s new album, Parabellum. That comes out July 23 via Music Theories Recordings / Mascot Label Group. Pre-order it here.
The maestro begins a tour with the equally-impressive John 5 in November. Here are the dates:
11/18/2021 Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre [tickets]
11/19/2021 Buffalo, NY – Showplace Theater [tickets]
11/20/2021 Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance Theater [tickets]
11/21/2021 Albany, NY – Empire Theatre [tickets]
11/23/2021 Munhall, PA – Carnegie of Homestead Hall [tickets]
11/24/2021 Harrisburg, PA – HMAC CENTER [tickets]
11/26/2021 Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall [tickets]
11/27/2021 Newton, NJ – Newton Theater [tickets]
11/28/2021 Richmond, VA – The National [tickets]
11/30/2021 Ashwaubenon, WI – EPIC Event Center [tickets]
12/1/2021 Columbus, OH – King of Clubs [tickets]
12/2/2021 Des Plaines, IL – Des Plaines Theatre [tickets]
12/3/21 Detroit, MI – Diesel [tickets]
12/6/2021 Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater [tickets]
12/8/2021 Reno, NV – Virginia Street Theater [tickets]
12/9/2021 Agoura Hills, CA – Canyon Club [tickets]
12/10/2021 Fresno, CA – Tower Theater [tickets]
12/11/2021 Montclair, CA – The Canyon Club [tickets]
12/12/2021 Santa Clarita, CA – Canyon Club [tickets]
12/14/2021 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater [tickets]
12/16/2021 Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Hall [tickets]