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So after 2 months of wizardry and mayhem (see forum), Guitar Idol finally has 12 excellent competitiors for the big showdown on Saturday 14th June 2008 at The London International Music Show (Excel).

All Our Guitar's Owen Edwards comments:

There’s been lots of exciting things going on and for starters Rusty will be making a guest appearance on long time friend and guitarist Mark Tremonti’s (Alter Bridge/ Creed) new instructional dvd.

All Out Guitar and Guitar Idol is proud to announce that Lion Music have offered to release a CD featuring the 10 Finalists. Lion Music is a record label that houses many of today's greatest guitar talent.

The terms and conditions of this fantastic prize are as follows:

The 10 Finalists will be invited to submit one song each, fully recorded for the CD at their own cost. Lion will master and mix the track if needed or so requested.

Today's Elevenses Throws Eleven Quick Questions At 'Melodic Lightning' Edward Box!

Edward Box was born and raised in Cumbria on a diet of British and LA metal. At the age of 14 he discovered the joys of Van Halen and embarked on an odyssey that has seen many highs and lows. He is currently promoting 'Tyranny of Minority', his first album of vocal songs with his metal band VENDETTA and plays Kimbolton Town Hall on 15th March 2008.

Today's Elevenses Throws Eleven Quick Questions At 'The Dutch Progster' Marcel Coenen!

Marcel Coenen plays in the band Sun Caged who have released three EP's and two albums through Lion Music. Their second album "Artemisia" was released in March 2007. Marcel has also released two solo albums with a third in the pipeline, a live DVD, an instructional DVD and has sessioned extensively.

Today's Elevenses Throws Eleven Quick Questions At 'Prolific Neo-Classical Guitarist' George Bellas!

George Bellas is one of the most prolific and innovative composers and guitarists of our time. He has performed and recorded with Moggway, Uli Jon Roth, Paul Gilbert, Dean Castronova, Jeff Scott Soto and Eric Martin to name but few. In February 2008 George's new instrumental album titled "Planetary Alignment" will be released worldwide by the Lion Music record label.

Today's Elevenses Throws Eleven Quick Questions At 'French Prog Rocker' Charly Sahona!

Charly Sahona is the guitarist for French prog-rockers Venturia, who are currently working on the follow-up to their debut 2006 release “The New Kingdom”. Charly also played on the Shawn Lane tribute vol 1, both albums released through Lion Music. Charly proudly plays with Ibanez guitars, Line 6 equipment and SCLW light picks.

Today's Elevenses Throws Eleven Quick Questions At 'The Italian Prog Master' Marco Sfogli!

Marco Sfogli is the highly regarded Italian guitarist, songwriter, arranger and session player. Marco has played with a host of acclaimed musicians and his main gig is with James LaBrie (from Prog legends Dream Theater), for which he recorded the album 'Elements of Persuasion' and is currently working to the follow up. Marco's first solo record titled 'There's Hope' will be available this month (January 2008) through Lion Music.