Martin "Axe" Axenrot
Acting
Male
Born: March 5, 1979
Linköping, Sweden
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
September 20, 2010
Opeth: Garden Of The Titans - Opeth Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre
November 02, 2018
Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes
November 10, 2008
Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage
June 02, 2008
Live at Wacken 2008
July 31, 2009
Bloodbath - Hellfest 2023
June 16, 2023
Opeth - Au Hellfest 2022
June 17, 2022
Bloodbath: Summer Breeze 2018
Opeth - Live in Sydney 2011
December 16, 2011