Boden band MANINNYA BLADE date as far back as 1980. At that early stage the band comprised of vocalist Leif Eriksson, guitarist Nicklas Johansson, bassist Jan Blomqvist and drummer Ingemar Lundberg. A second guitarist, Michael Vikström (a.k.a. Mike Wead), was added to the group in order to record demo tapes, but the axe slinger chose to move to Stockholm to create the Metal leviathan CANDLEMASS. He was immediately replaced by Jerry Rutström before he quit and was succeeded by ex DAMIEN guitarist Andreas Palm.

Shortly after the release of the debut album Lundeberg left the band, whilst Leif Eriksson departed following the recording of the 'Incubus' demo (a four track affair) in 1988. As a result, Johansson took over vocal duties and the group shortened their name to MANINNYA in the process.

Lundeberg was eventually replaced by Martin Eriksson, until he was asked to leave and the group subsequently re-enlisted Michael Vikström and adopted the new monicker of HEXENHAUS in mid 1988. Under this new title (with Palm renamed 'Rick Meister') the Swedes recorded the 'Tribute To Insanity' album.

MANINNYA BLADE reformed in 1990 with Rutström, Leif Eriksson, Blomqvist and drummer Johan Eriksson, although Leif was to leave after the band cut a new demo tape in 1995. Martin Eriksson was to later enjoy stardom as Techno artist E-TYPE on a worldwide scale in the mid 90s!

Another MANINNYA BLADE bass player Marre Martini (also known as MÃ¥rten Marteen) would journey through DAMIEN, LOST SOULS and MISERY LOVES COMPANY. MANINNYA BLADE's legacy was such that a new vinyl offering comprising 80s era demos, 'A Demonic Mistress From The Past', was issued through Stormbringer Productions.

Nicke Johansson would announce a return in early 2002 touting a brand new Thrash Metal act SLOWGATE. MANINNYA BLADE put in two reformation gigs during 2002 including a show at the '2000 Decibel' festival. The reunion line-up consisted of original members Leif Eriksson, Nicklas Johansson and Jerry Rutström together with the SLOWGATE rhythm section of bassist Jan Lindberg and drummer Kenneth Olofsson.

In late 2006 the band contracted with Japanese label Avalon Marquee Records for the double CD compilation 'Undead, Unborn, Alive', this set comprising catalogue tracks plus 2002 era live recordings and previously unreleased demos. MANINNYA BLADE was still active during 2007, the band now featuring singer Leif Eriksson, guitarists Nicke Johansson and Jerry Rutström with Jan Lindberg on bass.