Michael Amott

Born: 1969-07-28

Birthplace: Halmstad, Hallands län, Sweden

Biography

Michael Amott is a Swedish guitarist, songwriter, founding member of the bands Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars, and Carnage, as well as a former member of the grindcore band Carcass. He is the older brother of Christopher Amott. Some major influences in his music have been Tony Iommi, Michael Schenker, Uli Jon Roth and Dave Mustaine.

Amott was ranked No. 74 out of 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time by Guitar World.

Known For

Arch Enemy: War Eternal Tour (Tokyo Sacrifice)
Arch Enemy - As The Stages Burn!
Arch Enemy - Wacken Open Air 2016
Arch Enemy: [2014] Krasnodar, Russia
Arch Enemy: [2007] Live in Vancouver
Arch Enemy - Hellfest 2023
Arch Enemy: Live Apocalypse
Arch Enemy: [2003] London
Arch Enemy Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
Carcass: Wake Up And Smell The Carcass

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