Bio: Musical creation of Swedish vocalist/guitarst Tommy Johansson, who spent several years in music school prior to conceiving idea of a “movie soundtrack mixed with melodic power metal”.  Signed to Christian Music Sweden/Rivel Records after ReinXeed demo material made its way into hands of owner Christian Liljegren.

The Light, ReinXeed’s 2008 full length CMS/Rivel debut, was more of a project in that Johansson handled nearly all aspects of recording process, including lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitar, bass and keyboards.  Jani Stefanovic (Divinefire & Essence Of Sorrow) filled in on drums.

CMS/Rivel follow up effort Higher from 2009 proved a full band effort in that two guitarists (Kerry Lundberg & Mattias Johansson), bassist (Ace Thunder), keyboardist (Henrik Fellermark) and drummer (Erik Forsgren) were recruited.

Of Interest: Tommy Johansson joined forces with vocalist Christian Liljegren to form neo-classical metal group Golden Resurrection.  Full length Golden Resurrection debut, Glory To My King, released on Liljegren Records in late 2010.

Current Status: Third full length album, Majestic, released on Liljegren Records in 2010. Currently at work on fourth album scheduled to come out in early 2011.

Official:
MySpace: www.myspace.com/reinxeednorth
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/ReinXeed

 

Year: 2008
Label: CMS/Rivel
Category: Full Length
Style: Melodic Power Metal

Track Listing: “The Light” (5:17), “Great Fall Of ReinXeed” (4:28), “Eternity” (4:54), “Northern Sky” (5:40), “End Of This Journey” (4:36), “Legacy” (6:18), “Magic Might” (4:51), “Shyrheny” (4:22), “Kingdom Fall” (10:15), “Heavenly Fire” (2:54)

Musicians
Tommy Johansson – Lead Vocals, Rhythm & Lead Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Orchestration, Programming & Kitchen Sink

Additional Musicians
Jani Stefanovic - Drums

Note: Concept album with storyline based around “good and evil, where greed and power are united to conquer both sides into one dark place”.

Review: HERE

 

Year: 2009
Label: CMS/Rivel
Category: Full Length
Style: Melodic Power Metal

Track Listing: “Haunted Mansion” (5:13), “Star Shine” (4:24), “Magic Still Remains” (3:30), “Dragonfly” (4:57), “Higher” (5:42), “Always Be There” (4:02), “Reality” (5:07), “Light Of The World” (4:31), “Fantasia” (4:19), “Heaven” (9:02)

Musicians
Tommy Johansson – Lead Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Bass & Orchestration)
Kerry Lundberg - Guitars
Mattias Johansson - Guitars
Henrik Fellermark - Keyboards
Ace Thunder - Bass
Erik Forsgren - Drums

Review: HERE

 

Year: 2010
Label: Liljegren Records
Category: Full Length
Style: Melodic Power Metal

Track Listing: “Deep Under Sea” (6:09), “Invincible” (4:25), “Never Lie” (4:25), Once Upon A Time” (6:25), “Melody Of Life” (6:25), “Atlantis” (5:00), “Second Chance” (5:13), “My Paradise” (6:06), “Neverland” (4:37), “Majestic” (7:23), “Lightning Strikes” (6:24), “Sword In Stone” (5:14)

Musicians
Tommy Johansson – Lead Vocals, Guitars, Keyboard & Orchestration
Calle Sundberg - Guitars
Matt Machine - Guitars
Ace Thunder - Bass
Victor Olofsson - Drums

Additional Musicians
Viggo Svanberg – Lead Vocals (“Melody Of Life”)
Mark E Gunnardo – Lead Vocals (“My Paradise”)
Calle Sundberg – Lead Vocals (“Once Upon A Time”)
Matt Machine – Lead Vocals (“Neverland”)

Review: HERE