"The Master Plan" is an amazing piece of work! Of course, the playing is world class which I didn't doubt for a second but the overall sound quality is really incredible" - Brett Garsed "... one of the strongest works I've heard in years!!!! The playing was really strong throughout. I love the tone, but the writing just blew my socks clean off!" - Guitarist, Teacher and Mel Bay Publications Author Jon Finn (on "The Master Plan") "Brooks is the kind of guitar player who we should all strive to be like. He puts melody first and shred second. Chris never compromises the integrity of a song to show off how fast he can speed-pick or play arpeggios. His goal is to suck you and squeeze the juice right out of you." - Nick Martinelli, The Shred Zone Sure, Chris Brooks plays the guitar. And when he's done it with members of Black Sabbath/Heaven and Hell, Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force and Aussie metal band LORD, he must be pretty good at it! But guitar work aside, Chris Brooks *communicates* on his instrument. "Chris definitely has something to say!" is how respected Swedish rock journalist Janne Stark described Brooks' penchant for melodic themes and creative songwriting, and say something he does. In the last five years, Chris Brooks has recorded and released a well-received solo album ("The Master Plan", sold to fans in over 25 countries), written and recorded with former Yngwie Malmsteen vocalist Mark Boals (for the "Edge Of The World" album also featuring Steve Vai band membe