Ohio native Rob Johnson is no stranger to the music scene. An established guitar player, with three solo albums to his credit, had generated quite a name for himself in the underground scene with his impressive style and technique. However, not content with just catering exclusively to the instrumental market, he set about putting a band together. And so in the spring of 1997, Magnitude 9 was born. A few years have passed and now Magnitude 9 have returned with a stellar new offering entitled Decoding The Soul. Co-produced by Michael Vescera, (who sang for Obsession, Loudness and Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force), this time the band took a heavier approach to their rhythms without compromising Johnson's shredding guitar solos. Decoding The Soul also introduces new bassist Ian Ringlar into the fold after original member Kevin Chown left to join the national pop star, Uncle Kracker's band. Heavy Metal, total running time, 45:49 - Magnitude 9 @ iTunes!