Opeth has announced that longtime drummer Martin Axenrot (Bloodbath, ex Witchery) has parted ways with the band, effective immediately. As Opeth is about to embark on their US tour tonight, November 16th, 2021 with Mastodon and Zeal & Ardor, Sami Karppinen will fill in for the tour. Axerot joined Opeth in 2006, replacing previous drummer Martin Lopez (Soen) and performing on Watershed, Heritage, Pale Communion, Sorceress and 2019’s In Cauda Venenum. Read the bands’ statement here.

 

Opeth Tour Dates With Mastodon:

Nov. 16 – Asheville, NC – ExploreAsheville.com Arena

Nov. 18 – Boston, MA – The Wang Theatre

Nov. 19 – Albany, NY – Palace Theatre

Nov. 20 – New York City – Hammerstein Ballroom

Nov. 21 – Washington, DC – The Anthem

Nov. 23 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium

Nov. 24 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern

Nov. 26 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater

Nov. 27 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom

Nov. 28 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land

Nov. 30 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheatre

Dec. 01 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium

Dec. 02 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater

Dec. 04 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union

Dec. 05 – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom