2011Nominee
Best Performance
Opeth - Live in Sydney 2011
Martin "Axe" Axenrot
Actor
Linköping, Sweden
March 5, 1979
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2010Winner
Best Performance
Opeth: In Live Concert At The Royal Albert Hall
2018Winner
Best Performance
Opeth: Garden Of The Titans - Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Career Highlights
2023Highlight
Best Performance
Bloodbath - Hellfest 2023
2008Highlight
Best Performance
Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage
Video
Opeth - Live in Sydney 2011
Opeth: Garden Of The Titans - Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre