Martin "Axe" Axenrot
Birthday
1979/03/05 (46 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Linköping, Sweden
Also know as
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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.
Acting
(2008) Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage
as Himself (Drums)
(2010) Opeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall
as Drums
(2023) Bloodbath - Hellfest 2023
as Self - Drums
(2022) Opeth - Au Hellfest 2022
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(2014) Opeth: Live at Rock am Ring 2014
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Bloodbath: Summer Breeze 2018
as Himself
(2009) Live at Wacken 2008
as Drums
(2012) Opeth: Live in Moscow, Russia 02-22-2012
as Drums
(2011) Opeth - Live in Sydney 2011
as Drums
(2018) Opeth: Garden Of The Titans - Opeth Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre
as Himself
(2008) Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes
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