2003 was a turning point for SOULDRAINER. Additional musicians (Daniel Dlimi - Guitars, Joakim Wassberg - Bass) officially joined the band and it took SOULDRAINER to a new existence. Live gigs was made and new songs was written.

2005 the first official release, a three track Mini CD titled First Row In Hell. This MCD was a taste from the upcoming full length debut album Reborn that was finished later. Labels, magazines and concert halls received this recording and the response was huge. Journalists praised it with full scores and labels started to show interest.

The full length album Reborn was finished 2005 before any label laid hands on SOULDRAINER.
Nils had less time for SOULDRAINER since it became a live act and was no longer was just a studio project. He needed to put more priority on his other main band and decided to quit. Arttu Malkki entered the drum throne and became a member of SOULDRAINER.

2006 SOULDRAINER inked a deal with Mascot Records and the debut album was released May 2007.

2007 Johan Klitkou - Vocals, chosed to leave the band.

2008 - Marcus became the bands vocalist.