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Michael Amott

Michael Amott

Birthday: 1969-07-28 | Place of Birth: 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2006
Arch Enemy: Live Apocalypse

as    Himself - Guitars

2001
Carcass: Wake Up And Smell The Carcass

as    Himself - Guitar