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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The Burning
Axenstar Lyrics
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Growing up she found herself been blessed with a second sight
Skillful in the art of healing, curing sick and blind
But how could she know that one day luck just turned around?
All the people's blind, it's all in their minds
The rumors start, then spread around
Whispers in the night, 'bout tales that wasn't right
They thought they saw things cleary, but all's not black or white
Fools who are self-proclaimed true bringers of the light
Accused of these heretical crimes she left it all behind
But it was just a matter of time before the escape was found
They hunt her down and charge her for her crimes
They will decide: "She can't survive"
Put her to the test, before she's laid to rest
Light up the stake, this cannot wait
Tonight's the night when the flames embrace the sky
The hope for man will now perish and die
Illusive minds see before their very eyes
The innocence of the one that's burned alive
Blinded by their fear, they never saw it clear
To quench their thirst for blood, she's the first to die
Helpless and afraid, being called for by the dead
No answer to her cries, just echoes in the night
Brought before the judge and jury, like a lamb before the slaughter
Eyes that pierce right through this so called sorceress
Guilty until proven innocent, is the twisted truth they preach
Ruler of the congregation lets the hatred speak:
"So you claim you're innocent and free from sin
Let's just see what truth there lies within
We sentenced you to be judged by the highest power
- a trial by fire"
Tonight's the night when the flames embrace the sky
The hope for man will now perish and die
Illusive minds see before their very eyes
The innocence of the one that's burned alive
The lyrics of "The Burning" by Axenstar tell the story of a young woman who is gifted with the power of healing and clairvoyance but is accused of committing heretical crimes. In the beginning, she is admired by the people for her abilities to bring healing to those who need it. However, rumors and whispers begin to spread amongst the people about the young woman, and they accuse her of committing crimes that she did not commit. The people believe that they see things clearly, but they are blinded by their fears.
The young woman is hunted down and charged for her crimes. The church decides to put her to the test before she is laid to rest. The lyrics describe the scene where the young woman is burned alive, and the people witness her innocence in the flames. They were blind to her innocence and were controlled by their fears and ignorance. The lyrics evoke a sense of sadness and tragedy as the young woman's life is taken unjustly.
The song is a commentary on how society can be blindly controlled by fear and misinformation. It is a portrayal of the dangers of the mob mentality that can lead to the persecution of innocent people. The song is also a reminder that sometimes the truth is not always as it appears to be, and our perception of reality can be flawed.
Line by Line Meaning
In the darkest of all ages, there was a wondrous child
During a period of extreme darkness and chaos, there was a remarkable child who possessed a special gift.
Growing up she found herself been blessed with a second sight
As she matured, she discovered that she was gifted with the ability to see what others could not.
Skillful in the art of healing, curing sick and blind
She became highly skilled in the art of healing and was able to cure those who were ill or blind.
But how could she know that one day luck just turned around?
She could not have foreseen that her good fortune would come to a sudden end.
All the people's blind, it's all in their minds
The people were blinded by their own misconceptions and prejudices.
The rumors start, then spread around
False rumors began to spread about her, causing widespread panic and fear.
Whispers in the night, 'bout tales that wasn't right
Whispers and rumors that were untrue and unjust were spread throughout the night.
Destiny made a deal, her fate is sealed
Her fate was sealed by the whims of fate and destiny.
They thought they saw things cleary, but all's not black or white
Despite their belief that they had a clear understanding of the situation, there were complexities that they were not aware of.
Fools who are self-proclaimed true bringers of the light
Those who claimed to be the only source of wisdom and enlightenment were misguided and foolish.
Accused of these heretical crimes she left it all behind
After being accused of crimes that were contrary to the established beliefs, she was forced to abandon everything.
But it was just a matter of time before the escape was found
She could not stay in hiding forever, and it was only a matter of time before her pursuers found her.
They hunt her down and charge her for her crimes
They pursued her relentlessly and charged her with the crimes they believed she had committed.
They will decide: "She can't survive"
They had already made up their minds that she would not be able to survive.
Put her to the test, before she's laid to rest
They subjected her to a final test before putting her to death.
Light up the stake, this cannot wait
They were eager to carry out their sentence and did not want to delay the execution any longer.
Tonight's the night when the flames embrace the sky
The night of her execution was marked by a great fire, as the flames consumed her body.
The hope for man will now perish and die
With her death, the hope for humanity was extinguished.
Illusive minds see before their very eyes
Despite the fact that what they were witnessing was not real or true, their minds were deceived.
The innocence of the one that's burned alive
Despite her innocence, she was burned alive in a cruel and unjust manner.
Blinded by their fear, they never saw it clear
The people were blinded by their fear and could not see the true nature of the situation.
To quench their thirst for blood, she's the first to die
They were driven by a desire to spill blood and take revenge, and she was the first to fall victim to their wrath.
Helpless and afraid, being called for by the dead
Feeling helpless and afraid, she called out for the dead to come and help her.
No answer to her cries, just echoes in the night
Her cries went unanswered, and all that could be heard were the echoes of her voice in the night.
Brought before the judge and jury, like a lamb before the slaughter
She was brought before the judge and jury like a defenseless lamb being led to the slaughter.
Eyes that pierce right through this so called sorceress
The judge's eyes were cold and hard as he looked upon the accused woman.
Guilty until proven innocent, is the twisted truth they preach
They had already decided that she was guilty, and the truth was twisted to support their beliefs.
Ruler of the congregation lets the hatred speak:
The leader of the congregation allowed his hatred and anger to guide his words.
"So you claim you're innocent and free from sin
The leader scoffed at the woman's claim of innocence.
Let's just see what truth there lies within
He was eager to test her and prove her guilt.
We sentenced you to be judged by the highest power
They believed that they were carrying out the will of a divine higher power.
- a trial by fire"
They chose to subject her to an intense and painful test of her innocence.
Contributed by Lily E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Seven Seer
One of the greatest compositions of all time.
Astonishing.
Alex Knepper
With this they proved they could write a lengthy song
Goes well with Falconer - Dreams & Pyres
StrømsvågOlsen Trance
i like Trance music .... but wooow this is fulllll of power, great !!!!
Dan Lurny
StrømsvågOlsen Trance it's a great metal! Maybe it's not pop metal band but their metal is incredible!
Oscar Cartes
classic