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AXENSTAR is a Swedish power metal band formed by Peter Johansson and Magnus Ek as a Metal-cover band 1998 under the name Powerage .
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, unfortunately Magnus Ek was unable to go on the tour and Joakim Jonsson (Skyfire, The mist of avalon)was found to be the stand-in bassplayer 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 or anything like that but just 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.
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, unfortunately Magnus Ek was unable to go on the tour and Joakim Jonsson (Skyfire, The mist of avalon)was found to be the stand-in bassplayer 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 or anything like that but just 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.
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The Final Requiem
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Far From Heaven
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Final Requiem
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Condemnation
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Spirit
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Underworld
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Pagan Ritual
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Edge of The World
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Thirteen
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The Hide
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Beyond the Lies
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End of The Line
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Shoutbox
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awienzstar wrote:
dont grow 2 fast KAT
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ArkoldThos wrote:
Kattfan_93, is up :)
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Kattfan_93 wrote:
YESSS!!! I have been waiting over a year for the new website to open -.-'
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Demooni wrote:
New lineup and website, check out www.axenstar.com
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awienzstar wrote:
Nizee hairdo kibi.. I dunno like some they have a cupple then poop out..
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abasofdoom wrote:
Gay
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kibi_kibi wrote:
woooow OO "The Final Requiem" Album is just amazing *o* I love it !!
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Maiden1995 wrote:
Bought their complete discography for only 200 kr. Ain't it weird? I should have paid atleast 200 for each of their CDs,it was practically a steal. People don't appreciate good music...:/
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Lemminkainenf wrote:
And i love the lyrics too, very very very good, conquer the World!!!!!!!!!
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RazorGenesis wrote:
\m/ \m/ ***** AXENSTAR ***** \m/ \m/ FOREVAAAAA!
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rasmusson wrote:
Awesome music i like it :)
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shatty99 wrote:
axenstar sounds better than most powermetal bands i've listened to. some songs, such as blind leading the blind, are awesome.
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tommyboyhodgson wrote:
infernal angel is a really good song they went downhill though after the inquisition
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remlicht89 wrote:
Great band! To bad it isn't that famous.
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Schneckensaft wrote:
WOOP! =D
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Lemminkainenf wrote:
Every song is great, the most amazing band that must conquer the world lol.
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Vggamegod wrote:
Axenstar is a great band, own all their CD's :P
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JustMetaI wrote:
Amazing band!!! I am waiting for a new cd!!!
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FatalErr0r wrote:
i was only listening to sonata arctica before but this band got me deeper into power metal :)
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D1SA5T3R wrote:
Long Live Axenstar!
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