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.