AXENSTAR Sign With MASSACRE RECORDS

Swedish power metallers AXENSTAR have inked a long-term deal with Massacre Records. The grup recently parted ways with guitarist Peter Johansson and Thomas Eriksson due to "personal reasons." The three remaining members will continue with the help of new lead guitarist Joakim Jonsson (SKYFIRE, THE MIST OF AVALON).

AXENSTAR will enter the studio in April to record their fourth album, tentatively due in late 2006. The band were previously signed to the Arise label.