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

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

2018 ⭐ 9.3

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Opeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall

2010 ⭐ 8.1

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Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes

2008 ⭐ 6.7

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Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage

2008 ⭐ 7.5

Career timeline

2023

Bloodbath - Hellfest 2023

Self - Drums · 2023

2022

Opeth - Au Hellfest 2022

2022

2018

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

Himself · 2018

⭐ 9.3

2011

Opeth - Live in Sydney 2011

Drums · 2011

2010

Opeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall Notable

Drums · 2010

⭐ 8.1

2009

Live at Wacken 2008

Drums · 2009

⭐ 4.0

2008

Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes

2008

⭐ 6.7

Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage Notable

Himself (Drums) · 2008

⭐ 7.5

Frequently appears with

Mikael Åkerfeldt

Vocals, Guitar

Fredrik Åkesson

Himself

Martín Méndez

Himself

Per Wiberg

Keyboards, Backing Vocals

Full filmography

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Bloodbath - Hellfest 2023

2023

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Opeth - Au Hellfest 2022

2022

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

2018 ⭐ 9.3

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Opeth - Live in Sydney 2011

2011

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Opeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall

2010 ⭐ 8.1

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Live at Wacken 2008

2009 ⭐ 4.0

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Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes

2008 ⭐ 6.7

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Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage

2008 ⭐ 7.5

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Bloodbath: Summer Breeze 2018