Evanescence

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Birthplace:
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Evanescence (ev'e-nes'ens) are a female fronted gothic-rock band from Little Rock, Arkansas.

They were formed in 1994, when Ben Moody (ex-guitarist) and Amy Lee (lead vocals) met at camp. Amy was singing Meat Loaf's "I'd Do Anything For Love" on piano, when Ben discovered her talent.


Current Band Members:

Amy Lee – lead vocals, piano, keyboards (1995–present)
Terry Balsamo – lead guitars (2003–present)

Tim McCord – bass (2006–present)


Former Band Members:

David Hodges – keyboards, piano, backing vocals (1999–2002)











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Ben Moody – lead guitars (1995–2003)
Will Boyd – bass (2003–2006)
John LeCompt – rhythm guitars, backing vocals (2002–2007)
Rocky Gray – drums, percussion (2002–2007


As of 2009, Evanescence have released two studio albums, one demo album, three EP's and one live album.

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  • Fave song?

    So what's everyone's fave Evanescence song? It's a tough decision, but I've gotta say that Bring Me To Life and My Immortal are my faves, but I also love Hello, Even in Death, Eternal, Anyhting For You, Tourniquet, Missing, Thoughtless, Away From Here, Anywhere, Zero... Yes, I know, it'sMore impossible :P

    35 comments, last one Sep 7, 2010
  • What do you think of Amy Lee's duet with Seether?

    If you haven't heard the song Broken you are missing out BIG TIME! This is my favorite song by Amy Lee! I absolutly love it!

    5 comments, last one Aug 12, 2010
  • Best album

    I know pretty much everyone is gonna say Fallen, but I'm interested to see what's everyone's fave :) (BTW, ignore Not For Your Ears, I just found out that it's a fake.)

    13 comments, last one Sep 27, 2008
  • songs

    hello Evanescence fans , yes I know there are already posts like this but this one is different , you can debate another to see who , when your done , convinces you to like thiers more :) k ????? ( press quick quote to get the boxes :) ) More http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l297/Kirdy_J/evanescence_1.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l181/dreamaviator/evanscence.jpg

    2 comments, last one May 31, 2008
  • Fav Video

    What's your fav music video for Evanescence? Mine is probaly Call me when you're sober. I love the wolves and the setting.

    5 comments, last one May 14, 2008
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    I want to thank her. She is a good singer!! hide show

    First, I am a Japanese.
    You may find sentences that you can't understand...

    I've listened to a Japanese singer-songwriter's songs that seems to speak to my soul. (In Japan, she is famous by singing that sounds holy)
    I felt it on Evanescence too. So I've been interested in them.

    When for the first time I heard their song, HAUNTED, I couldn't understand English but I could get what they meant... I think the reasons are her voice and feeling put into the song. And I was surprised at the atmosphere of the song 'cos I had never heard such a song before I heard it! This song got me obsessed with Evanescence.

    My favorite song is Tourniquet.
    I can sympathize with her and this song saved me from lonely hesitation. I want to thank her.

    THANK YOU for READING ALL

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    one of the best goth rock bands. hide show

    evanescence's music is dark rock. it's what i love about this band. the doom & gloom ridden lyrics, stunning melodies, and the haunting & very passionate vocals of the lead singer amy lee captures what their music is all about. my all time favorite album is fallen coz it's so relatable. w/ the pounding drums & intricate guitars i'm always having a blast listening to this. breathe no more is my favorite song w/ it's sad lyrics & deeply moving piano. they're indeed a talented band. i just wish they'd never get tired of writing more songs that have dark lyrics. after all, every artists grow & they can't be always in that dark place. just the same i really admire them.

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    Hmm, just going to basicly say which songs I love and why. Hmm... *off to write* hide show

    Ok, I loved your first CD, as did my mother. But then you cam out with the death in your second CD. It was all Electronic! O.o' (Well, to a point)

    Many of your songs are too over done. But it is still great music. I listen to you on my i-pod at least twice a day. Hope that's alright.

    My favorite song has to be Bring me to Life, then Whisper! ^^'

    On the second disc, well- Snow White Queen and All that I'm living for. Nothnig else really seems to pop out at me. Sorry for that.

    Maybe you can get the old writier back?

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    Best bad ever! hide show

    Evanescence is without a doubt the best band to ever rock planet Earth. Thier music is unique. It's like nothing I've ever heard. Which is a good thing because I've heard alot of crap! Amy Lee's voice is fanominal! She brings so much life into her voice. My favorite songs are(this is gonna be a long list) Going Under, Bring Me To Life, Everybody's Fool, My Immortal, Haunted Tourniquet, Imaginary, Taken Over Me, My Last Breathe, Call Me When Your Sober, Lithium, and Where Will You Go. Also one of my favorite songs is by Seether and it features Amy Lee. It's called Broken and if you haven't heard it you either have no taste in music or you have a life. I hate people who have a life! lol

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    Grammy-Awarding Winning Gothic Alternative Rock Band hide show

    As much as I like alternative rock, Evanescence is the most awesome one of all. The first song I've listened to is "Bring Me to Life", and it was great. I've heard about twenty songs from their albums. My favorite songs are Bring Me to Life, All That I'm Living For, Call Me When You're Sober, Cloud Nine, Everybody's Fool, Haunted, I Must Be Dreaming, Imaginary, Lithium, Lose Control, My Immortal, Sweet Sacrifice, Whisper, Your Star, The Only One, Solitude, Breathe No More, and My Last Breath. So far, I like Evanescence better than Linkin Park. However, Linkin Park is still one of my top ten favorite alternative rock bands. Amy Lee makes a great lead singer for Evanescence.

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