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 Holy Grail 2013 in the United States, making it the tenth best-selling album of the year. By February 26, 2014, the album had sold 1,130,000 copies in the United States. As of September 2, 2013, It was announced by "Billboard" that "Magna Carta Holy Grail" was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for shipments of two million copies in the United States. At the time of its release, the album had the second-biggest sales week for 2013, behind Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience". "Magna Carta Holy Grail"<nowiki>'</nowiki>s debut marked the first time in "Billboard"'s history when four