We have a winner in the Glen Drover Guitar Contest

And the winner of the Glen Drover Guitar Solo contest sponsored by Magna Carta and Dean Guitars is...Kelly Kereliuk!


http://magnacarta.net/GlenDroverGuitarContest/

Congratulations to Kelley Kereliuk on his fine entry and exceptional ability. Kelly will receive a great package of prizes from Dean, D'Addario and Magna Carta."

Glen had a tough decision when choosing the winner of this contest because there were so many strong entries. Glen also chose 5 runners up in the contest who will receive signed copies of Glen's new album, "Metalusion", along with some other goodies from Magna Carta.
"I want to thank all you guys for your entries in this contest. Lots of great stuff in the videos I had reviewed here, and I really had fun watching all the players involved. Congrats to Kelly Kereliuk and our 5 runner ups!"
- Glen Drover

Win A Dean Guitar from Glen Drover and Magna Carta

Grand Prize: A "one off" Dean silver vendetta, with EMG pickups and original floyd rose finish; and from D’Addario: a box (10 sets) of strings, cable, a headstock tuner, and some polish for the new Dean Guitar.



• STEP 1: Download the mp3 of "GroundZero"
• STEP 2: Video yourself playing your solo over the Ground Zero backing tracks*
• STEP 3: Upload your video to Youtube
• STEP 4: Email your YouTube video link along with your name to: contest@magnacarta.net

Glen will pick his favorite on June 15, 2011. The grand prize winner will receive the Dean Guitar and D’Addario string package.

http://magnacarta.net/GlenDroverGuitarContest/index.html

X Opus debut on Magna Carta

The Epiphany, the debut CD from the symphonic metal band X Opus, is a celestial blend of enigmatic lyrical threads and layered neoclassical metal. Tracks such as “Terrified”, “Forsaken” “On Top of the World”, “Pharaohs of Lies” and “In the Heavens” are haunting yet radiant musical vignettes, imbued with the power of spiritual transformation.

Visit The X Opus page for sound samples: http://magnacarta.net/XOpus/

Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover was interview

Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover was interviewed for a recent edition of “Rockin’ Metal Revival”. You can now stream the entire three-hour program in three parts below.

http://magnacartarecordsnews.wordpress.com/2011/04/20/former-megadeth-guitarist-glen-drover-newz-reviewz/

Glen Drover review in CashBox

Glen Drover

Metalusion

Magna Carta

"Hi folks out there in musica-land once again... I just received this awesome instrumental CD from Magna Carta Records called "Metalusion" from progressive shred-guitarist Glen Drover, best known for his precision and power playing with the award-winning metal band Megadeth and Eidolon. Mister Drover's incredible guitar playing is very diverse and overlaps both genres of extreme instrumental music with progressive fusionistic music. He uses ambient sounds to aurally transport you to and from each harmonic galaxy at the flick of a fast arppegiated lick."

The rest of the review: http://cashboxmagazine.com/reviews.htm#Review5

X Opus signs to Magna Carta

X Opus will be releasing their new album, "The Epiphany" on Magna Carta Records.
Check out sound samples on the X Opus website: xopusband.com




"The Epiphany" is the creation of James Williams (Guitarist, Composer, Producer and Soul of X Opus).

James has appeared in Guitar Player Magazine with Mike Varney, who said "James' impressive guitar pyrotechnics are highlighted by arpeggios, speed picking, vibrato and guitar harmonies that work together to create inspiring high level passages that sometimes remind me of Yngwie Malmsteen".

X Opus has found their own sound with classical interludes which remind one of Mozart, Beethoven and Stravinsky woven between catchy hooks reminiscent of Symphony X, Adagio/Nocturnal Rites.

Cover artwork was created by Bob Hobbs: www.moordragonarts.com

Dave Martone pics on tour with Joe Satriani

Some cool pics from Dave.

Hey Dan
Set list was:
Goodie Squigge Song
Bossa Dorado
Angel Fish
Devil Went Down to Georgia
Got Da Blues
Dinky Pinky


We were playing for 30 min.
All dates we received standing ovations as the support act! Unheard of!