About

Regina Rock Heavyweights Magnetic have been bringing their Big Live Show to concert venues throughout Saskatchewan for years. With 2 Full Length LPs to their credit, they will be recording a new album in the coming months for release in 2024. As part of their new Album, a remix of one of their most popular songs “Get Me Out” will also be released to commercial radio (with a full production video).  Magnetic will also be hitting the road across Canada in support of the new music with multiple tours.

Having shared the stage as direct support to Recording Artists such as Pop Evil, Toque, P.O.D. (Payable On Death), as well as Metallica Tribute Disposable Heroes, Magnetic has established itself as a band to embrace. They are able to perform high energy original music sets of 45, 60, 75, or 90 minutes as well as all night long in the right environment, gripping audiences with their musicianship and dedication to entertain.

Magnetic is Mike Sawa (Vocalist), Drew Hanwell (Rhythm Guitar), Harley Montpetit (Bass), Haraldur (Heavy H) Dennon Jonasson (Lead Guitar) and Brandon Dickson (Drummer), all bringing their own style which drives Magnetic's *wall of sound*.
 

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Mike Sawa

Vocalist

Mike Sawa starting playing Bass Guitar back in High School and never stopped throughout the years.   He has self-produced demos and has been the Bassist/Backing Vox for various hard rock and metal bands in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.   

In 2018, he joined Magnetic as the animated Bass Player and now in 2023, he is embracing being the dynamic frontman.

Mike is looking forward to touring and releasing music to the masses in the coming year.

Drew Hanwell

Rhythm Guitar

Drew Hanwell started playing the guitar at the age of 13 and never stopped.  All these years later, he still has his first Gibson Explorer guitar he got at the age of 14.  With the influences of Motley Crue, Iron Maiden and Metallica, Drew was a hard rock guy from the beginning.   One of his biggest challenges was learning to play the guitar right handed as he is naturally left-handed!

After years apart, Drew reconnected with long-time friend, Cam Dixon in 2008, where they formed the band Magnetic a year later.   Drew continues to love performing and is excited to what the future will bring for himself and the band.
 

Haraldur Jonasson

Lead Guitar

Haraldur (Heavy H) Dennon Jonasson is a Guitarist and Singer from Regina, Saskatchewan. Haraldur has been playing guitar since the age of 7, honing in on his technique and knowledge of music theory. He joined his first band at age 13, playing punk rock and heavy metal covers at various venues around the city. He then joined a blues rock band for the rest of his teenage years, gaining an ear for blues and soul. 

In 2018, Haraldur joined Magnetic, taking on lead guitar and back up vocals. Haraldur boasts a wide diversity of styles, from blues to funk to extreme metal. He has been teaching guitar full time since the summer of 2018 and has been learning and growing as a musician ever since.  He strives to better his skills through teaching, practising and performing and also wants to help his fellow members of Magnetic achieve their own goals musically.   Haraldur is excited to see Magnetic flourish into a world class touring act where the audiences become fully immersed in the experience of Magnetic.
 

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Brandon Dickson

Drummer

Brandon Dickson is a drummer and drum teacher from Regina Saskatchewan, He has played with multiple local bands and Professional Orchestras. He has toured with the Poltava Ukranian Orchestra twice to Portugal and Spain, entertaining audiences of 10,000+. Brandon has been playing drums for 15 years and teaching professionally for 6 years.   After reconnecting with the band, he is excited to be back playing with Magnetic. With his high energy and great live show, Brandon is a drummer that puts 110% into every performance and is excited for the future of Magnetic.
 

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Harley Monpetit

Bass Guitar

Harley Montpetit is the newest member of Magnetic and he has definitely taken the Magnetic Storm to heart on stage.   Originally a guitar player, he was excited to step into the role of playing Bass for the band and adding backup vocals. 

Harley is excited for the future with Magnetic. 

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