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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Far From Heaven
Axenstar Lyrics
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You have shown me the stars tonight
Yet I can still see shadows in the light
Dimensions of time are hidden in the sky
The stars are falling I'm always wondering why
The wind of ice has embraced my soul
I can take you through the pain and sadness
As we're running from rage and madness
[BRIDGE]
Beyond the sky in the dead of the night
Candles are burning, stars are returning
Lightning strikes again
[CHORUS]
Now I am far from heaven far from the light
Sent from the darkest lands death on black wings
Found my heaven deep in the night
Riding on through the clouds to the sleeping kings
How many seasons can I gather in my land
I come from hell with might in my hands
But I will my poisoned tears ever bleed at all for you
My journey from heaven to hell is true
Now the time has come for you to fall
In the end you won't see me at all
Alone in this cold world we'll be
Fighting me as I was your worst enemy
The song "Far From Heaven" by Axenstar is a tale of a protagonist who has been shown the beauty of the world by someone they love, but still sees darkness and sadness around them. The opening lines "You have shown me the stars tonight, Yet I can still see shadows in the light" conveys the conflicting emotions of the singer. They have been introduced to the splendor of the sky but still can't shake off the pain and sadness they feel. The lyrics "Dimensions of time are hidden in the sky, The stars are falling I'm always wondering why" show the singer's curiosity and his fascination for the universe, but it is overshadowed by the sadness of losing someone they hold dear.
The song progresses with the lyrics "The wind of ice has embraced my soul, Before you I will never fall, I can take you through the pain and sadness, As we're running from rage and madness" portraying the singer's determination to never fall before their loved one. As they want to be the one who takes them through tough times instead of the other way around. The chorus "Now I am far from heaven far from the light, Sent from the darkest lands death on black wings, Found my heaven deep in the night, Riding on through the clouds to the sleeping kings" depicts the feeling of the singer of being sent to the darkest place and finding solace in the night. The lyrics show how despite being in a dark place, the singer has found someone significant, and they both ride through their sorrows towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
You have shown me the stars tonight
You have made me see the beauty in this world
Yet I can still see shadows in the light
But even with that beauty, there is darkness and pain that I cannot escape
Dimensions of time are hidden in the sky
The stars and the sky hold secrets and mysteries that I cannot comprehend
The stars are falling I'm always wondering why
Even as I see the beauty of the stars, I cannot help but question why things have to be so difficult
The wind of ice has embraced my soul
I feel numb and cold, as though I have been frozen by the pain of the world
Before you I will never fall
Despite my pain, I will not let myself be defeated, especially not by something as beautiful as you
I can take you through the pain and sadness
I am willing to guide you through the darkness, just as you have guided me
As we're running from rage and madness
Together, we try to escape the anger and chaos that plagues this world
Beyond the sky in the dead of the night
In the darkness, there is a sense of mystery and wonder that we cannot find during the day
Candles are burning, stars are returning
The stars come back to us, like candles that light up the night
Lightning strikes again
But even in those moments of wonder, there is still danger and chaos just waiting to strike
Now I am far from heaven far from the light
Despite everything, I am still lost and alone, unable to find my way back to the light
Sent from the darkest lands death on black wings
It's as though death himself has come to take me away to the darkest places
Found my heaven deep in the night
But even in this darkness, I have been able to find moments of peace and beauty
Riding on through the clouds to the sleeping kings
I am still searching for something, riding on through the darkness to places of power and mystery
How many seasons can I gather in my land
I feel as though I have lived through many different seasons of pain and darkness in my life
I come from hell with might in my hands
Despite my hardships, I am strong and capable of fighting back against the darkness
But I will my poisoned tears ever bleed at all for you
I wonder if anyone can ever truly understand my pain and sadness, or if I am destined to suffer alone
My journey from heaven to hell is true
My life has been a journey of pain and loss, and I have felt both the beauty of heaven and the despair of hell
Now the time has come for you to fall
At some point, everyone must face the pain and darkness that I have faced
In the end you won't see me at all
And in that dark moment, I may not be there to save them as you saved me
Alone in this cold world we'll be
This world can be so cold and unfeeling, and we may all end up alone in the end
Fighting me as I was your worst enemy
In those moments of darkness and pain, we may end up fighting against each other, even if we were once allies
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Elite M
Man the guitar solos in this one. Masterpiece all around <3
Edit: Eriksson wrote almost everything? Damn...the dude is so talented. Sadly he left the metal world after The Inquisition...
I remember when people were wishing for Kamelot's golden era vocalist to come back. I wish we could get Axenstar's guitarist back too :(
Edit 2: Actually, both of them. They just have a great chemistry together and are both talented songwriters.
Jan Zahradnicek
Great album, underrated.
Herbert Talledo
Lo máximo Axenstar
Monika Pachikano
De mis favoritas
Quico Arts
Buenísimo!!
Олег Александров
Хороший павер жизнеутверждающий!
POTIS1
40 TO ZERO!
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Hail from italy
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Hi I'm From BrasiL 👍👍👍