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Michael Amott

Jul 28, 1969 (55 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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Hård rock på export
Self
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Arch Enemy - As The Stages Burn!
Himself - Guitar
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Arch Enemy: Hellfest
Himself - Guitar
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Arch Enemy: Live Apocalypse
Himself - Guitars
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Arch Enemy: War Eternal Tour (Tokyo Sacrifice)
Himself - Guitar
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Arch Enemy: Tyrants of the Rising Sun - Live in Japan
Himself - Guitar
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Carcass: Wake Up And Smell The Carcass
Himself - Guitar
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Spiritual Beggars: Live Fire!
Guitars
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Arch Enemy - Alcatraz 2022
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Arch Enemy: [2001] Vosselaar, Belgium
Himself - Guitar

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