Michael Amott

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Michael Amott
Amott in 2023
Background information
Born	(1969-07-28) 28 July 1969 (age 55) Halmstad, Sweden[1]
Genres	Death metal melodic death metal stoner metal thrash metal heavy metal
Occupation	Guitarist
Years active	1983–present
Member of	Arch Enemy Spiritual Beggars
Formerly of	Carnage Carcass
Website	michaelamott.com

Michael Amott (born 28 July 1969) is a Swedish guitarist, founding member of the metal bands Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars and Carnage, as well as a former member of Carcass. He is the older brother of Christopher Amott.

Amott was ranked No. 74 out of 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time by Guitar World.^[2]