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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Drifting
Axenstar Lyrics
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I see the night transforming into dawn
Tonight I sleep beside you for the last time
Make sure that you won't hear me leave
Slipping away, into the endless sleep
Silent tears running down my cheeks
No matter where the winds of life may lead you
I'll always be there by your side
The lyrics of Axenstar's song 'Drifting' circles around the theme of leaving a loved one behind, and moving towards the place where the singer belongs. The opening lines of the song depict the singer moving away from the people and places that he/she has known well and moving towards something new. The transition from night to dawn symbolizes this new beginning- a new chapter of life that the singer is stepping into.
The following lines reveal that the singer has spent the night beside someone they love, and it would be the last time that they do so. This portrays a sense of loss and sadness, as the singer has to leave them behind. The lines 'Make sure that you won't hear me leave' depicts that the singer does not want to cause pain to their loved one, and so, they are silently slipping away.
The lines 'Silent tears running down my cheeks' tell us that the singer is upset about leaving the person behind. However, the final lines 'No matter where the winds of life may lead you, I'll always be there by your side' depict that even though the two must separate, the emotions and love that the singer holds for them will still stay strong, and they will always be there for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Drifting away, to the place where I belong
Moving gradually away from my current location, heading towards a place where I feel a sense of belonging
I see the night transforming into dawn
Observing the transition from nighttime to daytime
Tonight I sleep beside you for the last time
This evening is the final opportunity for me to rest next to you
Make sure that you won't hear me leave
Taking precautions to depart quietly, without causing a disturbance
Slipping away, into the endless sleep
Gradually departing from the realm of the living, entering a permanent state of slumber
Silent tears running down my cheeks
Crying without making any noise or sound, with tears streaming down my face
No matter where the winds of life may lead you
Regardless of the direction that the unpredictable course of life takes you
I'll always be there by your side
I will remain steadfastly loyal and supportive, standing next to you at all times
Contributed by Zoe L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.