Magna Carta Records Magna Carta Records 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). As of June 1, 2009, Magna Carta began working with
Magna Carta (An Embroidery) tea stain from a prisoner and a spot of blood from "Guardian" editor Alan Rusbridger, who accidentally pricked his finger while sewing. "Magna Carta (An Embroidery)" is part of an exhibition celebrating the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta. It was displayed in the Entrance Hall of the British Library from 15 May until 24 July 2015, at the Whitworth Gallery August - November 2016, and in the Blackwell Hall of the Bodleian Library, Oxford from 11 November 2015 to 3 January 2016, touring other United Kingdom locations in the rest of 2016 and 2017. Parker invited some 200 people to