Johan Reinholdz
| Johan Reinholdz | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Johan Reinholdz |
| Born | 30 June 1980 |
| Origin | Höör Sweden |
| Genres |
Death metal Melodic death metal, Progressive metal, heavy metal, Thrash metal, Electronica |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter, Guitarist, Producer, Vocalist |
| Instruments | Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Keyboards |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Associated acts | Dark Tranquillity, NonExist, Skyfire, Andromeda, Opus Atlantica, Widow, Murdered Beats |
Johan Reinholdz (born 30 June 1980) is a progressive metal artist best known for his work with the Swedish progressive metal band Andromeda, Swedish death metal band NonExist and the melodic death metal band Skyfire. He composed Andromeda's debut album, Extension of the Wish. He has also released four more studio albums with Andromeda and one live-album. In 2004 he joined Skyfire and made his debut on tape with them on Esoteric in 2009. He is currently playing with Dark Tranquillity.
Reinholdz was born on 30 June 1980 in Höör. He first picked up the guitar at the age of nine, inspired mainly by Kee Marcello and Europe. Later he discovered heavy metal by listening to bands such as Metallica, Megadeth, Sepultura, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Slayer, Morbid Angel and Pantera. He then started playing with his friends in some local bands such as Morbid Demons, Widow, Dark Desires and Crimson Tears. Widow released three demos and played local gigs.
Over time, several more musical influences were added to his musical interest. Artists like Sisters of Mercy, Enya, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Cure, Yes, Dream Theater, Genesis, Atheist, Marillion, and some classical music and jazz/fusion influences as well.
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