Michael Amott
Michael Amott (born 28 July 1969) is a Swedish guitarist, songwriter, founding member of the bands Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars, and Carnage, as well as a former member of the extreme metal 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.
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| Full name at birth | Michael Amott
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| Claim to fame | Candlemass, Arch Enemy
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| Date of birth | 28 July 1970
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| Place of birth | London, Englande
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| Occupation | Guitarist, Songwriter, Founder of the band Arch Enemy
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| Height | 6' 5" (196 cm)
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| Weight | 154 lbs (70 kg)
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- In 2006, Michael Amott made his voice acting debut when he appeared on the Adult Swim show Metalocalypse.
- He is a self taught guitar player.
- Amott is a vegetarian.
Michael Amott is known for his role in the film American Assassin (2017) as writer: "War Eternal".
He is also known for his role in the film Let's Be Cops (2014) as writer: "I Am Legend/Out for Blood".
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