Michael Amott (born July 28, 1970 in England, Britain; raised in Halmstad, Sweden) is a British/Swedish guitarist, songwriter, founding member of the bands Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars, and Carnage, as well as a member of the legendary death metal band Carcass. He is the older brother of Christopher Amott. Has been known to say some major influences in his life were Brit-Pop artists The Smiths and The Cure as well as metal British bands like Iron Maiden.

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