# Martin Axenrot — Brand Endorsements

**Drummer:** Martin Axenrot
**Band:** Opeth
**Profile:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/martin-axenrot/endorsements

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## Current Endorsements

### Drums: Sonor

Martin Axenrot endorses Sonor for drums. They play the Sonor Designer / SQ2 Series. This partnership began in 2008.

### Cymbals: Meinl

Martin Axenrot endorses Meinl for cymbals. They play the Meinl Byzance Series. This partnership began in 2008.

### Drumsticks: Vic Firth

Martin Axenrot endorses Vic Firth for drumsticks. They play the Vic Firth American Classic 5B. This partnership began in 2008.

### Drumheads: Remo

Martin Axenrot endorses Remo for drumheads. They play the Remo Ambassador Coated. This partnership began in 2008.

### Hardware / Pedals: Sonor

Martin Axenrot endorses Sonor for hardware / pedals. They play the Sonor Giant Step Double Pedal. This partnership began in 2008.

## Endorsement History

- **2008** (Drums): Signed with Sonor — Introduced twin 22"x18" Sonor Designer/SQ2 bass drums on studio debut "Watershed" (2008), replacing predecessor Martin Lopez's single-kick rig with a heavier setup informed by his Bloodbath and Witchery background
- **2008** (Cymbals): Signed with Meinl — Brought his own longtime Meinl Byzance cymbal setup (hand-hammered Traditional/Dark series) into Opeth on "Watershed", continuing Lopez's dark/complex cymbal vocabulary under a different brand than Lopez's Sabian HH
- **2008** (Hardware / Pedals): Signed with Sonor — Used Sonor Giant Step direct-drive twin pedals on "Watershed", tracked at Fascination Street Studios with Jens Bogren producing
- **2014** (Drums): Renewed Sonor deal — Carried the same twin-kick Sonor / Meinl Byzance rig through Opeth's prog-rock turn on "Pale Communion" (2014), following "Heritage" (2011) dropping death metal vocals entirely

## FAQ

**Q: What brands does Martin Axenrot endorse?**
A: Martin Axenrot endorses Sonor, Meinl, Vic Firth, Remo. Their primary drum endorsement is Sonor and they play Meinl cymbals.

**Q: Does Martin Axenrot have a signature drum or cymbal?**
A: Martin Axenrot is a key Sonor endorser but does not have a dedicated signature kit model in the current lineup.

**Q: What is Martin Axenrot's endorsement history?**
A: See the Endorsement History section above for a full timeline of Martin Axenrot's brand deals.

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## More Resources

- [Martin Axenrot Endorsement Tracker](https://metalforge.io/drummers/martin-axenrot/endorsements)
- [Martin Axenrot Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummers/martin-axenrot)
- [Endorsements Hub](https://metalforge.io/llms/endorsements.md)
- [Gear by Brand](https://metalforge.io/llms/gear-by-brand.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

*Last updated: 2026-07-10 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*