Martin "Axe" Axenrot
Born
5 March 1979 (47)
Place of Birth
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.
Filmography (11)
Bloodbath - Hellfest 2023
2023
Opeth - Au Hellfest 2022
2022
Opeth: Garden Of The Titans - Opeth Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre
2018
Opeth: Live at Rock am Ring 2014
2014
Opeth: Live in Moscow, Russia 02-22-2012
2012
Opeth - Live in Sydney 2011
2011
Opeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall
2010
Live at Wacken 2008
2009
Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes
2008
Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage
2008
Bloodbath: Summer Breeze 2018