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.