Born in Bad Windsheim, Bavaria/Germany, Rhino moved to Canada at the age of 8. With the challenge of learning English behind him Rainer discovered the guitar and mastered his skill at an early age. While living in the cold northern town of Labrador City Canada, Rhino realized he preferred to play, write and record music over hanging out in 30 below weather so it's safe to say living in the Northern climate has made him who he is today.
Influenced by artists such as Michael Schenker, Tony Iommi and David Gilmour as well as bassists such as Geddy Lee and Chris Squire among many, pointed the way to Rhino becoming not only an accomplished guitarist but a noteworthy bassist as well.
Rhino has been recognized in the metal world for recording, producing and engineering such acts as Kittie, Thine Eyes Bleed, Summertime Daises, Blood of Christ and many more. Rhino has also recorded Canadian rockers “Helix” which he joined in 2005 as lead guitarist. With many talents to draw from it's no wonder Rainer has made music such a huge part of his life and will continue to do so.
Rainer has also shared many bills while on tour with such artist has Sammy Hagar, Black Label Society, Accept, Megadeth, Status Quo, Robin Trower, Motley Crue and Yngwie Malmsteen just to name a few. Rhino Wiechmann is one of Canada 's best and with a London Music Award nomination for Best Producer of the Year in 2005, you can be sure “NAIL” will be well represented. With Rainer at the helm, writing, producing and engineering, NAIL fans new and old anticipate the release of new music.
