Martin "Axe" Axenrot
March 5, 1979 (46 years old) in Linköping, Sweden
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
Credits
- 2023 · Bloodbath - Hellfest 2023 as Self - Drums
- 2022 · Opeth - Au Hellfest 2022 as
- 2018 · Opeth: Garden Of The Titans - Opeth Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre as Himself
- 2014 · Opeth: Live at Rock am Ring 2014 as
- 2012 · Opeth: Live in Moscow, Russia 02-22-2012 as Drums
- 2011 · Opeth - Live in Sydney 2011 as Drums
- 2010 · Opeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall as Drums
- 2009 · Live at Wacken 2008 as Drums
- 2008 · Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes as
- 2008 · Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage as Himself (Drums)
- Future · Bloodbath: Summer Breeze 2018 as Himself