“Trying to emulate these different players was a challenge. Chris Poland to Marty Friedman is like night and day. But that’s what excites me”: Glen Drover grew up idolizing Megadeth and King Diamond’s guitar heroes –then he had to step into their shoes

Glen Drover.

Like many kids growing up in the ‘70s, Glen Drover was drawn to the guitar sounds of Ace Frehley and Tony Iommi – but it wasn’t until he heard ‘80s neo-classical shredhead Yngwie Malmsteen that his playing entirely took form.

“Lots of bands help shape my direction,” says the Canadian guitarist, who formed Eidolon with his brother, drummer Shawn Drover, and went on to play with Megadeth, King Diamond, Testament and others.