Martin "Axe" Axenrot

Biography

Erik Martin "Axe" Axenrot (born 5 March 1979 in Linköping, Sweden) is a Swedish death metal drummer, best known as the former drummer for progressive metal band Opeth (2005-2021). Since 2004, he is the drummer for Bloodbath. Known for his intricate playing style, his drumming has been highly praised by Opeth members and fans, with Mikael Åkerfeldt calling him "a joy to play with." Axenrot has also been jokingly referred to as The Lord of the Rings character Legolas by band members and fans.

Known For

Opeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall

as Drums

Opeth: Garden Of The Titans - Opeth Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre

as Himself

Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes

Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage

as Himself (Drums)

Live at Wacken 2008

as Drums

Opeth: Live at Rock am Ring 2014

Bloodbath - Hellfest 2023

as Self - Drums

Opeth - Au Hellfest 2022

Bloodbath: Summer Breeze 2018

as Himself

Opeth: Live in Moscow, Russia 02-22-2012

as Drums