1=) megaholic: how's the vibe with all the bands backstage? MichaelAmott: vibe is great everyone is friendly and getting to know each other 2=) OUTRETOMBE: Hello Mike do you work on new spiritual beggars album on this tour with Sharle, Per ? MichaelAmott: not at the moment , we are busy doing the whole show thing 3=) Thunor: What is your favorite type of distortion? MichaelAmott: I use distortion from tube Kranks also I use maxon overdrive pro as well 4=) TheBlacksmith: Can you pleeeeaaase do a tour with Hearse and Johan? MichaelAmott: I am friedns w/ Johan but they dont tour with his new band 5=) bariboy: hi mike, i was wondering roughly how many songs would be on your setlist for gigantour? MichaelAmott: 7-8 depending on the tour schedule 6=) OUTRETOMBE: Do you speak with Dave Mustaine about the symphony of destruction cover on dead eyes see no futur maxi cd ? MichaelAmott: no that hasnt come up , yet! Dave is very present on the tour and hanging this is very cool 7=) SeraphineLeadGuitar: MIke, Why did you choose 22 frets on the ninja? Great guitar btw =) MichaelAmott: on my prev guitars its what I am used to , thats what I prefer 8=) RKOjon: How is the crowd this yeaR? MichaelAmott: so far after 2 shows we are impressed! 9=) TheBlacksmith: Will you be doing signings? MichaelAmott: yes , we are doing signings at every gigatour show with FYE, its been great meeting the fans 10=) DavidC: Do you think you can ever come to Sacramento, CA? MichaelAmott: well, we will play where ever if we get an offer hassle local promoter guy! fuck it Im drinking a beer as we speak! 11=) megaholic: are there camera's and boom mic's following you around, documentin this run of gigantour? MichaelAmott: yes there are indeed , scary stuff! 12=) PERPETUA: Mike, Does it bother you that fans still bring up Carcass? or do you take it as a compliment and as part of your music history/career? MichaelAmott: it doesnt bother me at all, carcass was a killer band and I am proud of the fact that I was a part of it 13=) SeraphineLeadGuitar: this is a questing i am DYING to know, Will you sign my guitar at gigantour at one of the booths? MichaelAmott: sure bring it and we will get it done! 14=) RottingCorpse_06: Have you started writing songs for the next record? MichaelAmott: yes , we have wrtitten tons of stuff, we will record new album in early 2007 15=) SeraphineLeadGuitar: Hey Mike, Whats your favorite drink lol MichaelAmott: beer and the occasional glass of red wine 16=) OUTRETOMBE: After 10 years record Black Earth do you want to record it with 2006 sound and better production ? MichaelAmott: I would love to do that, with the first 3 albums in fact. We had so many great songs on those records, but , they are unknown to most of our current fans 16=) SeraphineLeadGuitar: Whats the most intresting thing a fan has said to you? MichaelAmott: I have had fans wanting to kiss , my feet literally and other body parts --seems kinda freaky 17=) megaholic: what do you think of the new megadeth tune.. "Washington's Next"? MichaelAmott: I heard it 4 the first time last nite in Oakland and me likes! 18=) SeraphineLeadGuitar: What type of beer, Guiness? lol MichaelAmott: yes I prefer darker beers and ales 19=) tornado_of_souls: will there be a DVD? MichaelAmott: of the gigantour? i believe so 20=) TheBlacksmith: What's your ideal band lineup for a tour? MichaelAmott: we have been on alot of great tours, and this is yet another fantastic tour for us 21=) SeraphineLeadGuitar: Thanks Mike. that means alot, MichaelAmott: no probs see u round 22=) bariboy: What is your favourite song you have done so far on the tour? MichaelAmott: still early days only 2 shows down but I always love playing out 4 blood 23=) SeraphineLeadGuitar: which of these are you favorite songs, Pilgrim, Silverwing? MichaelAmott: silver wing 24=) Klesk: Do you use anything with your Krank stack other then cabs/heads? MichaelAmott: yes I have a bunch of other toys in my rig, you can check it on the live apocalys dvd 25=) Falling_To_Grey: What is your favourite Megadeth song? MichaelAmott: looking down the cross, skull beneath the skin the early shit is my shit! 26=) SeraphineLeadGuitar: Another question, i hope iam not bothering you, but have you ever played in Oklahoma before? if not you need to come to the cains ballroom, such amazing bands like strapping young lad, Soilwork, Darkane, and darktranquility have played there, plus you guys have a HUGE fanbase here MichaelAmott: i am not sure but I dont think we have , we are looking forward to it on the 19th 27=) RKOjon: Hows the Show going Michael MichaelAmott: 2 shows down , great looking froward to the rest of the tour 28=) OUTRETOMBE: Do you have make a contact with christopher after left the band ? MichaelAmott: yes i see him all the time he is my neighbor back home 29=) megaholic: how's the Overkill set? MichaelAmott: I havent seen yet but I will watch tonight! 30=) megaholic: are you looking forward to playing canada? MichaelAmott: as always CAnada rules for metal we cant wait 31=) RKOjon: Have you gotten a chance to see the other bands perform? MichaelAmott: yes i have seen megadeth, lamb of god and opeth so far. they are all putting on great shows I am impressed 32=) jm.: Mike, congrats on the new dvd release, its brilliant. what would you say was your proudest moment while being in Arch Enemy? MichaelAmott: um we have been very lucky with many great and proud moments, I am very proud of our last album: doomsday machine 33=) TheBlacksmith: If I sneak onto your tour bus would you get mad MichaelAmott: yes I would kick your ass 34=) SeraphineLeadGuitar: what is hands down the most embarrising Stage moment ever, MichaelAmott: fallin on my ass and taking me a couple of minutes to get up , right at the beginning of the show last year in Japan 35=) jm.: what is the best thing about Sweden? MichaelAmott: that fact that i get to leave and tour 36=) TheBlacksmith: Would you ever consider covering Death in a new album MichaelAmott: I love death, but we dont do covers on our studio albums 37=) joedapyro823: What band is most inspiring to you Mike? MichaelAmott: for example, a band like slayer who have kept it real through all these years and are successful at that 38=) tornado_of_souls: Will I get a chance to meet with Angela? MichaelAmott: angela is at all the FYE signings on the Gigantour 39=) SeraphineLeadGuitar: do you and chris sit home and jam and you know just be brothers? MichaelAmott: we used to do that all the time, not so much now adays, as we are both busy doing separate things 40=) WICKED_GUARDIAN: hi Mike, first i want to say that you are an amazing person and guitarist. do you think you and Dave (Mustaine) would be able to write some music together? MichaelAmott: I think Dave is doing just fine he is a metal legend and the proof is in the pudding 41=) bariboy: What would be your advise for beginner guitar players? MichaelAmott: jam to your favorite cds and also may be find a drummer to jam with , this will develop your sense of timing 42=) OUTRETOMBE: You go back in australia and headline tour for second time in 2 years, What's your impression about it ? MichaelAmott: we loved austrailia and weare phyched about going back 3 of the shows are with Megadeth 43=) TheBlacksmith: What voice did you perform for Dethklok Metalocalypse? MichaelAmott: you know what I dont know it was alot of fun it will interesting to see the final when its done , they even had me speaking Swedish 44=) Falling_To_Grey: How do you go about writing your songs? MichaelAmott: every song is different , anyway and evryway you can write a song is a good way 45=) The_Droogie: whos your fave guitar players? MichaelAmott: for a lead playing michael schenker and frank marino for rythm playing james hetfield and Dave mustaine 46=) PERPETUA: Chris used to write a lot of the AE music, how is this gonna affecting the future sound of AE? MichaelAmott: the new music sounds great we are excited the metal factor is extremely high 47=) OUTRETOMBE: Many fans and musiscian would official fingering chart, do you make one day a book with them ? MichaelAmott: there was a tab book published in Japan a few years ago we r lookin into making new one and making avail worlwide 48=) SeraphineLeadGuitar: What is the funnest band to party with at gigantour? MichaelAmott: I had a beer with James Lomenzo and discussed 70s hardrock thats my kind of fun 49=) hellion666: So michael, what's your gear set up for this tour? MichaelAmott: its the same set up that was used on the arch enemy dvd , go buy the dvd! 50=) megaholic: have you played 'guitar hero' yet? MichaelAmott: no i have not played that game i am busy being a guitar hero in the real world 51=) DavidC: I love you Michael. Hope to see you in Sacramento eventually. MichaelAmott: thanks hopefully we can make it to Sac some day 52=) SeraphineLeadGuitar: Mike do you enjoy your more mainstream songs of each album or the ones no one really listend to? MichaelAmott: ah both ! 53=) hellion666: What gauge strings do you use? MichaelAmott: 59 44 32 18 15 11 ddarrio strings custom set 54=) Megannie: hej har mar du Michael! Thanks for taking the time to chat with us today. What has been the most memorable place you ever played and why? MichaelAmott: I am fine thanks, this is fun chatting w/ u guys 55=) DavidC: What is your favorite song off of Doomsday Machine? I LITERALLY can't stop listening to Nemesis. MichaelAmott: Nemesis is my fav track 2 56=) WICKED_GUARDIAN: what if we bring you some gifts..like bottles of booze. would you still get mad if we tried to get on your tour bus. MichaelAmott: haha, 57=) OUTRETOMBE: Do you listen the last iron maiden album ? and do you like it ? MichaelAmott: I heard it a couple nights ago I really enjoyed it 58=) jm.: what is your all-time favourite guitar body shape? MichaelAmott: the flying v 59=) carcassjp: Do you ever jam with Jeff, Bill, or Owen? MichaelAmott: no sounds like fun though 60=) SeraphineLeadGuitar: So hows that beer? MichaelAmott: its great 61=) TheBlacksmith: Do you ever look upon classical music for influences in your writing? MichaelAmott: no not really 62=) joedapyro823: hey Mike, what do you think about the band Tesla? MichaelAmott: good guitar players 63=) WICKED_GUARDIAN: i agree Dave is doing just fine, as you are. but with the abilities you both possess, but together i would love to hear what you two living legands could create. MichaelAmott: yeah hey Dave lets get together and Jam 64=) carcassjp: How did Arch Enemy end up being so far removed (sonically) from the rest of the Swedish movement. Did your time abroad influence that? MichaelAmott: um i have always enjoyed being different I see that as a good thing 65=) hellion666: What scale patterns do you use when you are soloing? I truly believe that soloing shows musicianship. MichaelAmott: I have a bag of tricks and licks and I jus try to mix it up as best I can , also I try to comeup w/ melodies that are cool and differeent 66=) DETHQUEEN: Hi Mike! I'm a friend on your myspace page, are you addicted yet? Is it a good place to keep in touch with fans for you? MichaelAmott: yes but its way 2 time consumming sorry to all I dont reply 2 I really do appciate your suppport and love 67=) illninoese: Is there a possibility of an Arch Enemy/Dragonforce co-headlining show in the future? MichaelAmott: who knows what will happen , tours come together all the time and we are open to all suggetions 68=) TheBlacksmith: What was the very first cd you ever purchased? MichaelAmott: when i started buying music it was all vinyl, my 1st cd operation mindcrime 69=) carcassjp: Will Carcass ever to a reunion? MichaelAmott: never say never! 70=) illninoese: have you jammed with mikael or peter yet? MichaelAmott: no i havent i have however jammed with their keyboard player Per, who is an amazing musician 71=) TheBlacksmith: Would you ever consider letting Peter Tägtgren help you produce a new album MichaelAmott: we are open to woking with anyone who will make us sound amazing, who knows ? 72=) The_Droogie: tell us about ur early influnce's MichaelAmott: slayer megadeth metallica exodus thrash and speed metal made me wannabe a musician 73=) carcassjp: Are you into any older thrash bands? Which one in particular? MichaelAmott: yes as I have mentioned some of the big bands of the era also I loved more underground stuff like kreator Sodom sacrifice destruction etc... 74=) joedapyro823: Mike, which band do you think is the best(beside yours)? MichaelAmott: I grew up listening to Megadeth, alot of their songs are classic metal tunes and the sound track to my life 75=) SeraphineLeadGuitar: Hey, Mike, Can you do a carcass cover at Okc's show? that would mean alot, and i know this is clichie, but Hell you really have impacted my life, you inspired me to get into music really when i heard the dual leads on beast of man i was just dumb founded, thanks for being fucking amazing, MichaelAmott: thanks thats awsome! we will stick to arch enemy songs on this tour 76=) DavidC: What kinda of electric guitar setup (amp and all) would you recommend for an extreme beginner looking to play? MichaelAmott: um I had the shitty est set up ever when I started , I dont think it matters that much when you start out 77=) bariboy: Does arch enemy do signings on canadian dates? MichaelAmott: I hope so we love meeting fans but I am not sure about Canada dates 78=) The_Droogie: any other bands would you like to tour with? MichaelAmott: we have toured with Iron Maiden, slayer and now Megadeth I dont dare hope for more ! :) 79=) DavidC: Whats it like to be a metal star? Details please. MichaelAmott: um its great 2 be me ,but I dont see myself as a star I am a musician 80=) carcassjp: Is there any one place in the world that recieves you more enthusiastically than the rest? MichaelAmott: we r blessed with amazing fans all over world