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Michael Amott

Jul 28, 1969 (56 years old) in Halmstad, Hallands län, Sweden

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

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Arch Enemy - Alcatraz 2022
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Arch Enemy: War Eternal Tour (Tokyo Sacrifice)
Himself - Guitar
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Arch Enemy: [2008] Revolution in Moscow
Himself - Guitar
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Arch Enemy - Hellfest 2023
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Arch Enemy - As The Stages Burn!
Himself - Guitar
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Arch Enemy: [2015] Graspop Metal Meeting
Himself - Guitar
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Arch Enemy: Hellfest
Himself - Guitar
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Arch Enemy au Full Force Festival 2019
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Arch Enemy - Hellfest Open Air 2015
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Arch Enemy - Wacken Open Air 2016
Himself - Guitar

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