Chris Brooks
Biography:
Chris Brooks is an Australian guitar player, recording artist and teacher based in Sydney. His work centers around his solo recordings, and session work including guitar work for other artists and also theme music for radio announcers. Chris has recorded with members of Black Sabbath/Heaven & Hell, Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising force, LORD, Age of Nemesis, Feeding The Addiction, Erik Norlander and more.
With his debut solo album, The Master Plan, Chris delivered a diverse instrumental release that draws from a variety of influences while showing an identity all its own. The album is built on a foundation of melodic songwriting, creative arrangements and skilled guitar work.
Chris has also made contributions to albums by Mark Boals (Yngwie Malmsteen, Ring Of Fire), Age of Nemesis, Frontiers Records, and been featured in magazines like Burrn!, Metal Hammer, Sweden Rock and Young Guitar. Chris next release comes in the form of a song on the upcoming Liquid Note Records compilation "The Alchemists II".
Top Ten Jams:
| 1. | Kryptica |  |
| 2. | Funksion | |
| 3. | Inner Light | |
| 4. | Only Time | |
| 5. | Tales from a Distant Sky | |
| 6. | Unruly Elements | |
| 7. | Theme for the Next World | |
| 8. | Blue Sky Odyssey | |
| 9. | The Master Plan | |
| 10. | Crack in the Hourglass | |
Discography:
| The Master Plan | |
Notable Guitars:
Paul Reed Smith Custom 24
Similar Artists:
Vinnie Moore
Brett Garsed
Kee Marcello
John Petrucci
Links:
Chris Brooks Official Web Site
Chris Brooks MySpace Page
Chris Brooks Videos at YouTube
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