Michael Amott

Date of birth

28 Jul 1969

57 years ago at Halmstad, Hallands län, Sweden

Also Known As

Arch Enemy
Spiritual Beggars
Carnage
Carcass
Mike Amott

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.

Biography

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

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