After sixteen years, Opeth have parted ways with drummer Martin “Axe” Axenrot, the band announced today. The reason behind the split was an unspecified “conflict of interest.” Therion’s Sami Karppinen ...

Opeth have parted ways with longtime drummer Martin ‘Axe’ Axenrot. In a Facebook post (seen below), Opeth revealed that a “conflict of interests” is the reason Axe will no longer work with the group.

Opeth is now five pieces: two guitars (Akerfeldt and recently-acquired lead guitarist Frederick Akesson), long-time bassist Martin Mendez, and the relatively recent additions keyboardist Per Wiberg ...

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The post Opeth Part Ways with Drummer Martin Axenrot appeared first on Consequence. Opeth have parted ways with longtime drummer Martin Axenrot over a “conflict of interests.” The Swedish progressive ...

Opeth begin their co-headlining tour with Mastodon on Tuesday night (11/16) in Asheville, and ahead of that they’ve announced that they’ve parted ways with their drummer Martin “Axe” Axenrot (also of ...