Michael Amott

Using it for the live concerts

Michael Amott likely used the Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal pedal on the "Dark Recollections" album, contributing to the distinctive Swedish guitar tone. This is discussed on The Gear Page forum.

Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott takes some time out to give All Axess a rundown of his gear. The Line 6 Wireless system can be seen 1:47 into the video.

In this photo, Michael can be seen playing his signature ESP guitar.

Michael mentions the Randall MTS module 1:49 into the video.

In this picture, Michael can be seen with one of his signature Dean guitars.

Michael Amott is pictured playing the Dean Michael Amott Tyrant Signature Electric Guitar Battle Axe Custom Graphic in a user-uploaded photo on Allthatshreds.

Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott takes some time out to give All Axess a rundown of his gear. The Marshall JVM can be seen 3:46 into the video.

This gear diagram of Michael's stage setup includes a Boss TU-2.

Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott takes some time out to give All Axess a rundown of his gear. He mentions his signature pickup 0:45 into the video.

This gear diagram of Michael's stage setup includes two Krank Krankenstein heads.

Michael here posing with his Randall V2 signature head.

Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott takes some time out to give All Axess a rundown of his gear. The Korg pedal tuner can be seen 3:34 into the video.

Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott takes some time out to give All Axess a rundown of his gear. As of 4:34 Michael can be heard saying he prefers Celestion Vintage 30 speakers.

The Rocktron wah pedal can be seen 1:16 into the video.

This gear diagram of Michael's stage setup includes a Boss OC-2.

This gear diagram of Michael's stage setup includes a Providence PEC-2 routing system.

Amott used a white Fernandes Les Paul during the early years of Arch Enemy. It can be seen on their music video for 'The Immortal', especially at the 2:49 mark.

In a photo shared on his official Facebook page, Michael Amott's rack features two Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamers, highlighting their role in his setup.

Michael talks about his signature string set as of 7:02.

In this video Michael gives a rundown of his rig, mentioning the Providence delay pedal 0:52 into the video.

This gear diagram of Michael's stage setup, lists a Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB.

This gear diagram of Michael's stage setup, includes a Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59.

This gear diagram of Michael's stage setup includes an MXR Phase 90.

Michael can be seen here playing on a Dean V Schenker signature.

Michael can be seen here playing on a Gibson Les Paul Custom.

Michael Amott can be seen here playing on an ESP Flying V.

Michael Amott used a black Charvel Model 6 guitar before switching to a flare red RG. In the documentary "The Pathologist's Report," Amott recounts a riot during a show where he used the guitar to defend himself, leading to its destruction.

Played this guitar on his early days with Carcass

In the Premier Guitar "Rig Rundown" video, Michael Amott of Arch Enemy discusses using the DigiTech GSP1101 Multi-Effects Preamp & Processor for live performances.