Hangar 18, Area 51
Yngwie Malmsteen · Best Of 1990-99 [2009]
Malfunctioned machinery, lost in time
Don't understand, I'm wondering why
How can this happen, it's so out of line
Strangers among us from the outer strars
Whatever you know, keep your silence
Unearthly ones from galaxies afar
There will be violence.
Chorus 1:
They know something that we don't know
What cannot be seen they'll never show
Hangar 18, Area 51
Hangar 18 ...
For me to recall, they hypnotize
It's all part of investigations
They say that I just fantasize
Just try to explain mutilations.
Chorus 2:
They know something that we don't know
What cannot be seen they'll never show
Hangar 18, Area 51
Hangar 18 ...
We're victims of grand illusion
Now we're lost in mass confusion
Hangar 18, Area 51
Hangar 18...
Hangar 18...
Hangar 18, Area 51
Yngwie Malmsteen's 'Hangar 18, Area 51' stands as a quintessential example of his neoclassical metal style, blending virtuosic guitar technique with themes of mystery and the unknown. Recorded for the compilation Best Of 1990-99, the track exemplifies the high-energy, shredding approach that defined Malmsteen's career during the 1990s. The song utilizes rapid alternate picking and sweeping legato lines to create a sense of urgency and tension, characteristic of the genre's evolution during this period. While the lyrics allude to unexplained phenomena, the musical performance remains the primary focus, showcasing Malmsteen's technical prowess and his ability to craft dramatic, atmospheric soundscapes that have influenced countless subsequent guitarists. This recording captures the raw power and precision that made him a central figure in the heavy metal and power metal scenes.