Glen Drover (Megadeth/Eidolon)

Name: Glen Drover (Ontario, Canada)
Born: 25th May, 1969

Profile: He is a heavy metal guitarist from Ottawa, Canada, best known as the former lead guitarist in "Megadeth" and "King Diamond", as well as his own band "Eidolon". Currently he is teaching guitar lessons at Long and McQuade.

History: Glen Drover began playing guitar as a child, and was joined at age 10 by his brother Shawn on drums and formed the thrash/power metal band "Eidolon" in 1996 and in 1998, Drover joined King Diamond.

In 2004, Drover joined thrash metal band Megadeth, bringing along his brother Shawn. Following an extensive world tour, Drover also cut a guest guitar solo for the track "Emotional Coma" for Swedish metal group "Lion's Share", he recorded his solo at home in Canada, and sent the music file to the band. In January 2008 Drover left Megadeth to focus on family life and his last show with them was on 2007 in Australia.

Influences: and David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Tony MacAlpine, Al Di Meola, Randy Rhoads, Greg Howe, MIchael Romeo, George Lynch and Warren DeMartini.

Axology: Dean guitars

Link(s):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et-m9M0KC_Q