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Martin Mendez (born April 6, 1978 in Uruguay), is the bass guitar player for the progressive death metal band Opeth.
Mendez was also a member of several other bands, some with friend and former Opeth drummer Martin Lopez, including Fifth to Infinity, Proxima, Vinterkrig and Requiem Aeternam. Originally, the other members of Opeth were hesitant about adding Mendez to the lineup[citation needed], because they feared the band would be divided into two camps, since Mikael and Peter had played together so long, and the Martins had played together so long. However, they eventually conceded, and Mendez joined the band right before the recording to My Arms, Your Hearse started, but the band did not have time to try him out so the bass lines on that album were recorded by Vocalist/Guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt, Martin joined in tour for the album. His first real recording with Opeth was on their fourth studio album, Still Life. Martin Mendez has been with the band ever since. Mendez is very popular among Opeth fans for his silent yet powerful stage presence. During an Opeth show, Mendez rarely says a word, although he made up for his silence with his trademark nono-style of headbanging before cutting his hair, which Åkerfeldt often joked about onstage. Noak Mendez, son of Martin Mendez, was born on June 14, 2008, making Martin a first time father.[citation needed]
Equipment
Bass guitar
- Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass
- Fender Marcus Miller Signature Jazz Bass.
- Fender Sunburst Jazz bass American series.
- Fretless Fender Jazz Bass.
Amplifiers
- Laney Nexus-Tube all valve bass head, Laney NX810 cabinet
- Ampeg SVT-VR head, Ampeg SVT-810AV cabinet
Discography
With Opeth
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