Martin "Axe" Axenrot
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
Bloodbath - Hellfest 2023
as Self - Drums
Bloodbath - Hellfest 2023
as Self - Drums
Opeth - Au Hellfest 2022
Opeth - Au Hellfest 2022
Opeth: Garden Of The Titans - Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre
as Himself
Opeth: Garden Of The Titans - Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre
as Himself
Opeth: Live at Rock am Ring 2014
Opeth: Live at Rock am Ring 2014
Opeth: Live in Moscow, Russia 02-22-2012
as Drums
Opeth: Live in Moscow, Russia 02-22-2012
as Drums
Opeth - Live in Sydney 2011
as Drums
Opeth - Live in Sydney 2011
as Drums
Opeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall
as Drums
Opeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall
as Drums
Live at Wacken 2008
as Drums
Live at Wacken 2008
as Drums
Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes
Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes
Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage
as Himself (Drums)
Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage
as Himself (Drums)
Bloodbath: Summer Breeze 2018
as Himself
Bloodbath: Summer Breeze 2018
as Himself