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Glen Drover formerly of Megadeth describes pedals, pickups, and his upcoming live performance

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Glen Drover

Glen Drover

Embracing a lot of the players that he has listened to such as Al DiMeola and Vinnie Moore, Glen Drover worked hard to hone his guitar playing and his craft. Glen Drover began playing guitar as a child, and was joined at age 10 by his brother Shawn on drums. Influenced by Tony MacAlpine, Al Di Meola, Randy Rhoads, Greg Howe, George Lynch, Warren DeMartini, and David Gilmour, the Drover brothers formed the thrash/power metal band Eidolon in 1994, releasing seven albums to date.

King Diamond (1998-2000)
In 1998, Drover joined King Diamond, and appeared on the House of God.

Megadeth (2004-2008)
In October 2004, Drover joined the legendary heavy metal band Megadeth, bringing along his brother Shawn. Following extensive world touring for 3 years with the band, Drover contributed to Megadeath’s 2007 release, United Abominations as the lead guitarist and with co-writing credits for “Never Walk Alone”. In January 2008 Glen Drover left Megadeth to focus on other musical possibilities. His last show with Megadeth was on November 18, 2007 in Brisbane, Australia.

Solo (2008-present)
Glen has now formed his own band “The Glen Drover Band” and has recently completed 10 track instrumental CD called “Metalusion” which features stellar musicianship from Chris Sutherland (drums), Paul Yee (bass) and Jim Gilmour (Keyboards). It also features guests guitarists, Jeff Loomis (Nevermore), Vinnie Moore (U.F.O.) Fredrik Akesson (Opeth) Steve Smyth (Forbidden) and Chris Poland (ex Megadeath, OHM.) The album will be released on April 5, 2011 through Magna Carta Records worldwide.

Testament (2008, 2010)
On the October 22nd, 2008, Testament announced that they have recruited guitarist Glen Drover to fill in on their upcoming Mexican tour dates with Judas Priest. Also in March 2010, Glen played with Testament on the “Rust In Peace” tour with Megadeth and Exodus in March 2010, due to Alex Skolnick being away during this time.

Why did you change out your stock pickups?
“I have always preferred the colorful sound of a lot of the Seymour Duncan pickups I have played throughout the years. With Seymour Duncan pickups, I am able to easily achieve obtaining the sound, sustain and clarity of the sound that I want. Playing Seymour Duncan pickups has given me more confidence with tone. The more inspired and happy you are by your tone, the better your performances will be.”

Which pickups do you use and for which guitars?
“My favorite combo is a distortion in the bridge and a 59 in the neck position, and the guitars I use are all Dean Guitars.”

How would you describe your music?
“With the “Glen Drover Band” we have a mishmash of different styles, ranging from progressive rock, metal, and a little jazz fusion.”

Have you used any of the Seymour Duncan pedals?

 

Twin Tube Classic

Twin Tube Classic

“Of course. The main one I used for the recording of my latest album “Metalusion” was the Twin Tube Classic Overdrive pedal, mixed with a Randall V2 head through a Randall cab that has Celestion 75’s loaded in it. Between using Seymour Duncan pickups and pedals, It has made my life a lot easier to achieve the exact tone in my head. Amazing equipment for both live and in the studio!”

Please check out:
On Sunday September 25,  2011 Magna Carta Recording artists Dave Martone and Glen Drover will take  part in an historic performance that will be webcast worldwide as part of  the “Live At Metalworks” series from Mississauga, Canada – Toronto Ontario.

This worldwide web cast, filmed from Metalworks, will take place at 3:00pm, Sunday Sept 25th at http://live.magnacarta.net

The Glen Drover Band consists of:
Glen Drover (Megadeth, King Diamond, Testament, Eidolon) Guitars
Jim Glimour (Saga) keyboards
Chris Sutnerland (Saga, Kim Mitchell Band) Drums
Paul Yee – Bass

For more information on Glen Drover:
http://www.glendroverband.com


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