Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
March 5, 1979 (age 47)
Place of Birth
Linköping, Sweden
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
Film
Opeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall
Drums
2010
Film
Live at Wacken 2008
Drums
2009
Film
Opeth: The Roundhouse Tapes
2008
Film
Opeth - Live in Sydney 2011
Drums
2011
Film
Opeth: Garden Of The Titans - Opeth Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Himself
2018
Film
Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage
Himself (Drums)
2008
Film
Opeth - Au Hellfest 2022
2022
Film
Bloodbath: Summer Breeze 2018
Himself
Film
Bloodbath - Hellfest 2023
Self - Drums
2023
Film
Opeth: Live at Rock am Ring 2014
2014
Film
Opeth: Live in Moscow, Russia 02-22-2012
Drums
2012
Filmography
2023FilmBloodbath - Hellfest 2023as Self - Drums2022FilmOpeth - Au Hellfest 20222018FilmOpeth: Garden Of The Titans - Opeth Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatreas Himself2014FilmOpeth: Live at Rock am Ring 20142012FilmOpeth: Live in Moscow, Russia 02-22-2012as Drums2011FilmOpeth - Live in Sydney 2011as Drums2010FilmOpeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hallas Drums2009FilmLive at Wacken 2008as Drums2008FilmOpeth: The Roundhouse Tapes2008FilmBloodbath: The Wacken Carnageas Himself (Drums)—FilmBloodbath: Summer Breeze 2018as Himself