High Energy Melodic Rock N Roll. Influenced by Christian Rock artists such as: Petra, Stryper, Whiteheart, Phil Keaggy, Rez Band, Whitecross. One of the most downloaded artists on the web Today. Michael J Paepke & The Reign have withstood the test of time and are now featured on over 200 Music Websites worldwide. Michael J Paepke is without a doubt one of the fastest guitarists in the state of minnesota if not the entire midwest.