Playing guitar since age 13, Chris Allen is always trying to expand his musical ability by studying the styles of such artists as George Lynch, Randy Rhoads, Yngwie Malmsteen, Zakk Wylde, etc., as well as many Blues and Funk players from the 60's to present. "Ive got a HUGE list of musical influences and hero's and I draw from them all." Since an early age Chris has been influenced by music of all genres but when a 6th grade schoolmate introduced him to Van Halen's, "VAN HALEN I", Chris found direction and really gravitated toward guitar as his instrument of choice and vehicle for self expression. After the first five years of being a self-taught guitar player, in the late 80's, Chris studied privately under Recording Artist/Berklee School of Music teacher, Joe Stump (www.JOESTUMP.com) for aprox. one year, played in a few local bands and really emersed himself in his playing and practice developing a unique blend of Rock, Funk, Metal and Blues. Since 2000, Chris has auditioned for everything from a Lead/Rhythm Guitar spot in a local production of the 1971, Andrew Lloyd Webber/ Tim Rice rock opera, JESUS CHRIST SUPER STAR to 2nd Lead Guitar for none other than the Metal God himself, ROB HALFORD for his solo band "HALFORD" after being approached by HALFORD's management. Chris has also recorded lead/rhythm tracks for a Rock/Blues compilation CD released in Europe (Jack Speciale-2003), and co-wrote and recorded a demonstration tracks for local, Boston area recording studios. Chris has been interviewed live, at many Boston area radio stations who've aired his music and used samples of his songs as backing tracks for their advertising. Chris' music has also been featured/played as far as Bryansk, Russia (BRYANSK AGRICULTURE ACADEMY-College radio station) and even reached "Top 40" (out of 1000+) on MP3.COM's INSTRUMENTAL METAL CHARTS, beating out some well known names in the guitar community. After his positively received debut DEMO CD (2002) entitled, "TROUBLE ON THE HORIZON....." a compilation of old and new original InstruMENTAL compositions, Chris has just completed his ~follow-up~ release entitled, "ROCK MACHINE" featuring four new tracks, A new sound and a few new riffs but with the same formula which has generated a small but Devoted fan base all over the world including professional interest. Chris has also acquired an endorsement with MONSTER PICKS,(www.SKULLPICKS.com)and is currently featured in their ad in the December issue of GUITAR WORLD magazine. Chris plans to self promote his solo works while creating a live project featuring himself and some of Boston's premier, unknown players, to complete the deadliest underground Hard Rock/Metal band in the galaxy...Chris hopes his efforts, dedication and perseverance will achieve notoriety among his peers and subsequent fans. With future goals of touring, pro recording, endorsements and major record deals, theres no telling what this determined, aspiring new comer will bring in the way of PURE ROCK AGGRESSION...