Exclusive clip of Yngwie Malmsteen’s cover of BEAT IT

Yngwie Malmsteen will release a new album called “High Impact” on December 8 (one day earlier internationally). The set is described as “a mind-boggling, high-paced instrumental compilation record” featuring a “surprise” bonus track Yngwie’s never-before-released interpretation of the MICHAEL JACKSON mega-hit classic “Beat It”, which contains Malmsteen’s own magical touch and Tim Ripper Owens on Vocals…

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