Christopher Amott facts for kids
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Christopher Amott
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Amott performing with Dark Tranquillity in 2017
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| Also known as | Chris Amott |
| Born | 23 November 1977 Halmstad, Sweden |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day |
| Genres | Melodic death metal, power metal, thrash metal |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Century Media |
| Associated acts | Arch Enemy, Armageddon, Dark Tranquillity |
Christopher "Chris" Amott (born 23 November 1977) is a famous Swedish guitarist. He is known for being a founding member of the heavy metal bands Arch Enemy and Armageddon. He is the younger brother of another well-known guitarist, Michael Amott.
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A Guitarist's Journey
Getting Started
Christopher Amott was born in Halmstad, Sweden. When he was 14, he was inspired by his older brother Michael's band, Carcass. This made him want to learn the guitar. He started playing in local bands and later went to a music college when he was 18.
In 1996, while Christopher was still in school, his brother Michael asked him to play guitar solos for his new band, Arch Enemy. This band played a style of music called melodic death metal, which mixes heavy, aggressive sounds with catchy guitar tunes. Their first album, Black Earth, became very popular in Japan.
First Bands and Early Success
Because of their success, Arch Enemy was invited to tour Japan in 1997. While there, Christopher also got a record deal for his own band, Armageddon. Armageddon's first album, Crossing the Rubicon, was released in 1997.
Arch Enemy continued to grow. Their next album, Stigmata (1998), was the first one to be sold in the United States. This helped the band become known all over the world. They followed this with the album Burning Bridges in 1999.
Career with Arch Enemy
A New Era
In 2001, Arch Enemy got a new singer, Angela Gossow, and released the album Wages of Sin. The band toured all over the world. After the tour, Christopher took a break to work on his Armageddon project again.
In 2003, Arch Enemy released Anthems of Rebellion and went on another world tour. Two years later, after recording the album Doomsday Machine, Christopher decided to leave the band. He spent the next two years in Sweden teaching music and going to a university.
Returning to the Band
In March 2007, fans were excited to hear that Christopher was rejoining Arch Enemy. He helped write songs for their next album, Rise of the Tyrant. He stayed with the band for several more years.
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However, in March 2012, Christopher left Arch Enemy again. He said he wanted to focus on his own music. He was replaced by guitarist Nick Cordle. A few years later, in 2014, Christopher temporarily rejoined Arch Enemy for a tour when Nick Cordle left the band.
Other Musical Projects
Armageddon and Solo Work
Throughout his time with Arch Enemy, Christopher also worked on his band Armageddon. The band's style changed over time. Their second album, Embrace the Mystery (2000), sounded more like power metal, a genre known for fast tempos and melodic vocals. For their third album, Three (2002), Christopher even took on the role of lead singer.
After leaving Arch Enemy for the second time, Christopher moved to New York City. He started working on a new Armageddon album, Captivity & Devourment, which was released in 2015. He has also released his own solo albums, including Follow Your Heart (2010) and Impulses (2012).
Collaborations and Dark Tranquillity
Christopher has worked with many other artists. He played guitar for the popular Japanese pop-metal band Babymetal on a special version of their song "Ijime, Dame, Zettai".
In 2017, he started touring with another Swedish metal band, Dark Tranquillity. In 2020, he officially joined the band and played on their album Moment. He left the band in July 2023 to continue exploring his own musical ideas.
Discography
Arch Enemy
- Black Earth (1996)
- Stigmata (1998)
- Burning Bridges (1999)
- Wages of Sin (2001)
- Anthems of Rebellion (2003)
- Doomsday Machine (2005)
- Rise of the Tyrant (2007)
- The Root of All Evil (2009)
- Khaos Legions (2011)
Armageddon
- Crossing the Rubicon (1997)
- Embrace the Mystery (2000)
- Three (2002)
- Captivity & Devourment (2015)
- Crossing the Rubicon (Revisited) (2016)
Dark Tranquillity
- Moment (2020)
Solo Albums
- Follow Your Heart (2010)
- Impulses (2012)
- Electric Twilight (2020)
See also
In Spanish: Christopher Amott para niños
