Recent content by Chris Brooks

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    Who are todays generation of heavy metal guitar heroes?

    Thanks so much. The song started off as me poking fun at the Vai-isms of a guy I know (the working title Vai Clone became Velvet Claws), but before I knew it I had a melody I liked, double-tracked it for some Vai-ish goodness, and then took it through a few twists and bends with the country stuff!
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    Is buying music even reasonable?

    I make an average of $5 - $6 when one of my albums is purchased from iTunes. That's what fans hope an artist can make on a $10 album, and if the artists are savvy, they can. People used record companies or the deals their fave bands signed as justification for not buying, saying that they...
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    Who are todays generation of heavy metal guitar heroes?

    I know - thread revival! Just figured since my name was mentioned a couple of times that I might share my new single with you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpnTZ-fzEGE&fmt=22 CB
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    STRYPER Australian Tour!!

    Praise God, this will be awesome!
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    The Winds of Change Are Blowing...

    Look Smithers, Gabo is coming.
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    Metal Instrumentals?

    Kez, After "The Master Plan" I played in a commercial rock band signed to Sony/BMG publishing but that went nowhere, usual industry big talk, empty promises and failed opportunities that fell through. Went through a tough time financially after divorce, but I've written my next album and...
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    Recommend guitar wanking stuff!

    Appreciate the plug. Thanks!
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    OT: Your Top 3 "Most beautiful girls"

    I'm sure there are, and above is far a softer version of what you said before - a much more balanced perspective, so I appreciate the clarification. I just find it disturbing when I see women have that "most/all men are dogs" attitude, especially when they're bringing up the future men of the...
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    OT: Your Top 3 "Most beautiful girls"

    Ouch. Can I carry your baggage miss? I really hope you meet a great guy. Sounds like you're about due for one and have been jaded by some bad ones.
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    Favorite pinched harmonic!

    Yngwie Malmsteen - Krakatua. If you've heard the song you'll know what I mean.
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    OT: Your Top 3 "Most beautiful girls"

    Jen's butt looks great in jeans in that Myer commercial. :)
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    Now Playing

    Stryper - Reborn
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    Who told you that women can't shred ? :)

    I didn't tell anyone to do anything. My approach to Alt+f4 is the same as religion. I tell you what works for me, and you can do whatever the hell you want!
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    OT: Your Top 3 "Most beautiful girls"

    That's awesome. I wanted one because of Neal Schon! Thanks heaps man. I'm just better than I was yesterday. That's about the best I hope for!
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    Who told you that women can't shred ? :)

    ALT + F4 seems to make them go away for me. But yeah, humor is best served funny.