Martin "Axe" Axenrot
Known for
Acting
Born
March 5, 1979 (age 47)
Birthplace
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.
Best known work
Opeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall
2010
Opeth: Garden Of The Titans - Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre
2018
Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes
2008
Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage
2008
Live at Wacken 2008
2009
Opeth: Live at Rock am Ring 2014
2014
Bloodbath - Hellfest 2023
2023
Opeth - Au Hellfest 2022
2022
Bloodbath: Summer Breeze 2018
Opeth: Live in Moscow, Russia 02-22-2012
2012Filmography
TBA
Bloodbath: Summer Breeze 2018as Himself
2023
Bloodbath - Hellfest 2023as Self - Drums
2022
2018
Opeth: Garden Of The Titans - Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatreas Self - Drums
2014
2012
2011
Opeth - Live in Sydney 2011as Drums
2010
2009
Live at Wacken 2008as Drums
2008
2008
Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnageas Himself (Drums)