Martín Méndez

Martín Méndez
Méndez performing with Opeth in 2022
Méndez performing with Opeth in 2022
Background information
Birth nameCarlos Martin Mendez Esposito[1]
Born (1978-04-06) 6 April 1978 (age 46)
Montevideo, Uruguay
GenresProgressive metal, death metal, progressive rock
OccupationBassist
Years active1997–present
Member ofOpeth
Websiteopeth.com

Martín Méndez (born 6 April 1978) is a Uruguayan Swedish musician. He is the bassist of the progressive metal band Opeth and the second-longest-serving member of the band, behind frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt.

Méndez has been a member of several other bands, including Fifth to Infinity, Proxima and Vinterkrig. He joined Opeth right before the recording of their third album My Arms, Your Hearse (1998) began. However, time conflicts kept him from playing on the album, so the bass lines were recorded by Mikael Åkerfeldt. Méndez then learned the bass parts and played bass for the few subsequent live dates done for the album. His first real recording with Opeth was their fourth studio album, Still Life (1999). He has been with the band ever since.

Méndez uses four-string fretted & fretless Fender Jazz Bass guitars as well as Sandberg bass guitars for live and studio work.

Discography

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With Opeth

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With White Stones

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  • Kuarahy (2020)
  • Dancing into Oblivion (2021)
  • Memoria Viva (2024)

References

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  1. ^ "Carlos Martin Mendez Esposito (Bandhagen, 38 år) – Merinfo.se". Merinfo.se. 6 April 1978. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
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