Official website Official site Distributor Warner Music Group | Founded 1989 Country of origin United States of America | |
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Genre Progressive rock/metal, Jazz, Alternative rock Artists Liquid Tension Experiment, Derek Sherinian, Bozzio Levin Stevens, Trent Gardner, Explorers Club Albums Liquid Tension Experime, Black Light Syndrome, Situation Dangerous, Carved in Stone, Working Man – A Tribute to | ||
Magna Carta Records is an independent record label located in Rochester, New York. Magna Carta was formed in 1989 and is owned by Peter Morticelli and his partner Mike Varney. The label, named for the 1215 English document advancing democracy, the Magna Carta, has a diverse line-up consisting of musicians from many different genres, but is best known for many of its progressive rock / metal acts. Among the artists featured on the label are OHMphrey, Alex Skolnick Trio, Dave Martone, Kris Norris and Doug Pinnick (of King's X).
Distribution
As of June 1, 2009, Magna Carta began working with Alternative Distribution Alliance for North American distribution. Magna Carta formerly worked with Rykodisc which was acquired by ADA in early 2009. ADA is a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, or WMG.
Magna Carta is distributed by Plastic Head in the UK and by Border Music in Scandinavia.