The Flying V Documentary YouTube channel has released a new interview with Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott. He talks about his Flying V signature, life on the road, composing music, guitars and amps, and the music business.
Amott on his formative years:
"As far as inspiration goes for my music and guitar playing, it basically starts with my parents' record collection, which is classical music, jazz, blues. It starts from there. I quickly developed my own taste in music and really got into heavy metal, punk music, anything that my parents wouldn't like, I guess, and I'm still there (laughs). I'm still doing the heavy and extreme stuff for the most part, but I like to do my heavy music with a lot of soul ands a lot of melody."
Three of Sweden's most iconic metal bands - In Flames, Arch Enemy and Soilwork - are teaming up for a European co-headline tour dubbed the Rising From The North. The tour promises an unforgettable night of Swedish metal mayhem.
Anders Fridén from In Flames: "Couldn’t be more excited to announce this tour. It’s been a long time coming and we are finally back together again on stage with our friends in Arch Enemy and Soilwork. We plan to bring you an unforgettable night of melody and mayhem! This is some of Sweden's finest - a tour you simply should not miss!!!"
Michael Amott from Arch Enemy adds: “What an insane Swedish Metal extravaganza across Europe in 2024! We share a lot of history with In Flames and Soilwork, going all the way back to the very early days of Arch Enemy. We’re extremely stoked to be doing this special tour with our Swedish comrades - let’s go!!!”
Björn Strid from Soilwork states: "Finally we can release the great news of one of the greatest tour line ups to hit the streets in at least a decade! We are super excited and we are pretty damn sure that this is a tour that a lot of people have been longing for. We go way back with both Arch Enemy and In Flames, so prepare yourself for an absolute legendary Swedish melodic metal assault!"
The general on sale for the tour starts on Friday, November 24th, 10AM CET. Exclusive pre-sale starts on Wednesday, November 22nd, 10AM CET. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early to ensure they don't miss out on this historic gathering of metal giants.
Tour dates:
October
3 - Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy
4 - Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy
5 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy
6 - London, UK - Eventim Apollo Hammersmith
8 - Paris, France – Olympia
9 - Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
11 - Hamburg, Germany – Sporthalle
12 - Düsseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric Hall
13 - Den Bosch, Netherlands - Mainstage
15 - Zurich, Switzerland – The Hall
16 - Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
18 - Stuttgart, Germany – Schleyer-Halle
19 - Frankfurt, Germany - Jahrhunderthalle
20 - Munich, Germany – Zenith
22 - Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
23 - Budapest, Hungary – Barba Negra
25 - Prague, Czech Republic – Sportovni Hala Fortuna
26 - Dresden, Germany – Messe
27 - Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
29 - Oslo, Norway – Spektrum
31 - Malmö, Sweden – Malmö Arena
November
1 - Gothenburg, Sweden – Scandinavium
2 - Stockhom, Sweden – Hovet
3 - Sundsvall, Sweden – Nordichallen
5 - Helsinki, Finland – Ice Hall
