After several member changes, the line up that took the name Axenstar in 2001 was Magnus Eriksson (Vocals & Keyboards), Thomas Eriksson (Lead & Rhythm Guitar), Peter Johansson (Rhythm & Lead Guitar), Magnus Ek (Bass) and Pontus Jansson (Drums).
In October 2002 Axenstar released their debut album Perpetual Twilight on the Spanish label Arise Records. The album got really good reviews all over the world and Axenstar got the chance to play at Motala Metal Festival, the biggest gig so far in their career.
The second album Far From Heaven was recorded during May of 2003 and just about a week after the recordings were done Axenstar played at the mighty Sweden Rock Festival, which was a great experience for the band. In January 2004 the opportunity was given to go ahead on their first European Tour as the opening act to Falconer, although Magnus Ek was unable to go on the tour, Joakim Jonsson (Skyfire, The Mist of Avalon) was found to be the stand-in bass-player on the tour, which turned out great.
The third album The Inquisition saw the light of day in 2005, but during this time and the time after the release there were some problems within the band and in late summer 2005 guitarists Peter Johansson and Thomas Eriksson left the band, not because of disagreements but for personal reasons.
After that third release the contract with Arise Records was over and Axenstar started looking for a new deal, now joining forces with Joakim Jonsson on lead guitar. In the autumn of 2005 a new deal was signed with German label Massacre Records and in the spring of 2006 the fourth album The Final Requiem was recorded as usual in Studio Underground.
After the release of the fourth album there were more changes to come within the band and
bassplayer Magnus Ek and drummer Pontus Jansson soon left the band due to lack of time.
But already within a few months after the setback the two remaining members Magnus Winterwild and Joakim Jonsson found a new drummer by the name of Thomas Ohlsson.
The search for a bassplayer started and Thomas contacted Henrik Sedell with whom Thomas
had played together with previously.
The chemistry with the two new members was great and everything is going well
on both a personal and professional level.
Now the main goal for Axenstar is to get out on the roads and play as many gigs as possible.
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Children Forlorn
Axenstar Lyrics
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Welcome to this tortured place of life
Where the truth is locked behind the doors and swept aside
We are the ones that are born to face this hell
What will become of our future, only time will tell
[BRIDGE]
They believe in what they preach but we're out of reach
[CHORUS]
We are the children forlorn
Nobody cares 'bout the scorn
We live and bleed, we die in need
We are the children forlorn
Our lives been beaten down with time
If you could look into our future emptiness you'd find
Another day, another soul astray
We always seem to wonder "is this the only way?"
Ther will come a day when all the fools will sail away
All the promises they made to you are swept away
And when the smoke has cleared and you see us standing there
You will never be in chains again, yeath
The lyrics to Axenstar's song Children Forlorn depict a world where truth is elusive and the future is uncertain. The opening lines welcome the listener to a "tortured place of life," one where reality is hidden behind closed doors and ignored. Those who inhabit this world are "born to face this hell," and the song questions what hope there is for their future. The chorus paints a stark picture of a marginalized and ignored group - the "children forlorn" who live and bleed but ultimately die in need. Despite the challenges, there is a glimmer of hope towards the end of the song. The lyrics suggest that someday, the "fools" who have made empty promises will be gone, and the marginalized will be free from chains.
The song's lyrics are powerful and emotional, focusing on themes of hopelessness, uncertainty, and marginalization. The lyrics suggest a world that is bleak and devoid of hope, where those who are born into a life of suffering have little chance of improving their circumstances. However, there is also a sense of resilience and determination in the song, with the lyrics suggesting that even in the darkest of times, it is still possible to find hope and freedom if one is willing to fight for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to this tortured place of life
We are entering a life that is full of difficulties and challenges.
Where the truth is locked behind the doors and swept aside
The truth is hidden and ignored in this society.
We are the ones that are born to face this hell
We are the individuals who are born in this society and need to face its harsh reality.
What will become of our future, only time will tell
Our future is uncertain, and we have to wait and see what happens next.
Lost all control since the sacred times of old
We have lost control since ancient times when things were considered sacred.
They believe in what they preach but we're out of reach
The people who preach about things don't understand that we are inaccessible or beyond their reach.
We are the children forlorn
We are the children who are abandoned, neglected, or left helpless.
Nobody cares 'bout the scorn
No one cares about the negative criticism or contempt towards us.
We live and bleed, we die in need
We suffer throughout our lives, and when we die, our needs are unfulfilled.
Our lives been beaten down with time
Our lives have been worn out and exhausted over time.
If you could look into our future emptiness you'd find
If you could see what the future holds for us, you will find only emptiness.
Another day, another soul astray
Every day, someone loses their path or goes astray from their goals.
We always seem to wonder "is this the only way?"
We are always curious to know if there is any other way out.
Ther will come a day when all the fools will sail away
A day will come when foolish people will leave or go out of our lives.
All the promises they made to you are swept away
All the promises made by them will be forgotten or ignored.
And when the smoke has cleared and you see us standing there
When everything becomes clear, you will find us standing firm and tall.
You will never be in chains again, yeath
You will never be restrained or held captive again.
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Sergio Flores
The bass of the beginning is awesome!
ArpeekA
one of my favorites! thx for the upload!:D
zezizzebezt
!!! Too good song for words to describe !!! TOTAL GEIL!!!
DarkTheDude
Geiles Lied *-* Echt Klasse *-*
Jan Hillevi Lundgren
You know, they made about four complete albums..... or more.. Aros (short for Västerås) We shall not rest until a new album is released.
Elite M
Arent they making one sometime later this year? I just recently came back to FfH cause Where Dreams was taken down, feelsbadman. That album was their absolute best for me.