Mikael Åkerfeldt

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Mikael Åkerfeldt is the frontman, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the pioneering progressive metal band Opeth. Since joining in the 1990s, he has led the group from its death metal roots into genre-defying territory, blending guttural growls with clean baritone vocals and weaving progressive rock, folk, and classical influences into its sound. Under his leadership, Opeth has earned two Swedish Grammis awards and established itself as one of Scandinavia’s most influential metal bands. 

Mikael's artistry extends well beyond Opeth. He co-founded Storm Corrosion with Steven Wilson, contributed vocals to Bloodbath, and composed the score for the Netflix series Clark. Ranked among the greatest modern metal guitarists, he is also a devoted vinyl collector and music historian with a deep reverence for tradition and craft. His connection to Martin guitars goes back to the early ’90s, when he sold them at a small shop in Stockholm. Decades later, that relationship comes full circle with his own signature Martin—a collaboration that unites elegance, darkness, and uncompromising creativity.