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 Fallen One
Axenstar Lyrics
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He is running from the light, as fast as he can
Watch as the sun is going down
Darkness will enter this world
Is someone in the shadows?
Hiding from the light
To the fallen one
Breaking through space and time, soon he will be here
He's been waiting so many years, now the end is near
Watch as the sun is going down
Darkness will enter this world
Is someone in the shadows?
Hiding from the light
Will you be ready to obey?
To the fallen one
Don't close your eyes
Face the rage of his tormented soul
He will not sleep
Until the final battle is won
Watch as the sun is going down
Darkness will enter this world
Is someone in the shadows?
Hiding from the light
Will you be ready to obey?
To the fallen one
The lyrics to Axenstar's song The Fallen One paint a picture of someone running out in the night, being watched by the damned as they run from the light. The darkness is approaching as the sun sets, signaling the entrance of darkness into the world. The lyrics then turn to a question: is someone hiding in the shadows and will you be ready to obey the fallen one? The fallen one is someone who has been waiting for many years and is now breaking through space and time to arrive.
The chorus repeats itself with an emphasis on the approaching darkness and the possibility of someone waiting to take advantage of it. The bridge warns the listener not to close their eyes and to face the rage of the fallen one's tormented soul. The song climaxes with the final battle, which will not end until the fallen one emerges victorious.
The lyrics of this song are cryptic but can be interpreted as being about a force of evil or darkness that is taking advantage of a chaotic world in order to gain power. The fallen one could represent any being that seeks to control or take advantage of vulnerable individuals. The song urges the listener to stay vigilant and to not give in to temptation or darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
He's running out in the night, being watched by the damned
He is fleeing in the darkness, accompanied by the damned
He is running from the light, as fast as he can
He is escaping the light, as quick as possible
Watch as the sun is going down
Observe the setting of the sun
Darkness will enter this world
The world will be consumed by darkness
Is someone in the shadows?
Someone may be hiding in the shadows
Hiding from the light
Concealing themselves from the light
Will you be ready to obey?
Are you willing to submit?
To the fallen one
To the one who has fallen
Breaking through space and time, soon he will be here
He will soon arrive, transcending space and time
He's been waiting so many years, now the end is near
He has waited for countless years, and the end is approaching
Don't close your eyes
Do not shut your eyes
Face the rage of his tormented soul
Confront the fury of his tortured spirit
He will not sleep
He will not rest
Until the final battle is won
Until the ultimate fight is triumphed
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.