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: Garden Of The Titans - Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Live at Wacken 2008
Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage
Opeth - Au Hellfest 2022
Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes
Opeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall
Opeth - Live in Sydney 2011
Bloodbath - Hellfest 2023
All Movies (11)
- Bloodbath - Hellfest 20232023 · as Self - Drums
- Opeth - Au Hellfest 20222022
- Opeth: Garden Of The Titans - Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre2018 · as Himself
- Opeth: Live at Rock am Ring 20142014
- Opeth: Live in Moscow, Russia 02-22-20122012 · as Drums
- Opeth - Live in Sydney 20112011 · as Drums
- Opeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall2010 · as Drums
- Live at Wacken 20082009 · as Drums
- Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes2008
- Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage2008 · as Himself (Drums)
- Bloodbath: Summer Breeze 2018— · as Himself