Martin "Axe" Axenrot

Known for: Acting

Born: 1979-03-05 (age 47)

From: Linköping, Sweden

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)

MOVIE
Bloodbath - Hellfest 2023
2023
as Self - Drums
MOVIE
Opeth - Au Hellfest 2022
2022
MOVIE★ 9.3
Opeth: Garden Of The Titans - Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre
2018
as Himself
MOVIE★ 9.0
Opeth: Live at Rock am Ring 2014
2014
MOVIE
Opeth: Live in Moscow, Russia 02-22-2012
2012
as Drums
MOVIE
Opeth - Live in Sydney 2011
2011
as Drums
MOVIE★ 8.1
Opeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall
2010
as Drums
MOVIE★ 4.0
Live at Wacken 2008
2009
as Drums
MOVIE★ 6.7
Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes
2008
MOVIE★ 7.5
Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage
2008
as Himself (Drums)
MOVIE
Bloodbath: Summer Breeze 2018
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as Himself