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