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'''Evanescence''' is an ] <!-- If you attempt to remove this information you will get a warning on your talk page, if you repeat this action you will be blocked. Wiki guidelines are to source information, this has been done. This genre debate has been settled in the Evanescence talk page. -->] band founded in ] in 1995 by singer/pianist ] and guitarist ].<ref name="OotS-Evfounding">{{cite web |url=http://outoftheshadows.com/MainNavAmysStory.cfm |title=Amy's Story |work=OutoftheShadows.com |accessdate=2008-07-04}}{{Dead link|url=http://outoftheshadows.com/MainNavAmysStory.cfm|date=August 2008}}<!-- see talk --></ref><ref name="roughguide">{{cite book |last=Berelian |first=Essi |title=The Rough Guide to Heavy Metal |date=2005-08-15 |publisher=] |location=New York |isbn=1-84353-415-0 |oclc=60560760 |pages=p. 115}}</ref> '''Evanescence''' is an American <!-- If you attempt to remove this information you will get a warning on your talk page, if you repeat this action you will be blocked. Wiki guidelines are to source information, this has been done. This genre debate has been settled in the Evanescence talk page. -->] band founded in ] in 1995 by singer/pianist ] and guitarist ].<ref name="OotS-Evfounding">{{cite web |url=http://outoftheshadows.com/MainNavAmysStory.cfm |title=Amy's Story |work=OutoftheShadows.com |accessdate=2008-07-04}}{{Dead link|url=http://outoftheshadows.com/MainNavAmysStory.cfm|date=August 2008}}<!-- see talk --></ref><ref name="roughguide">{{cite book |last=Berelian |first=Essi |title=The Rough Guide to Heavy Metal |date=August 15, 2005 |publisher=] |location=New York |isbn=1-84353-415-0 |oclc=60560760 |pages=p. 115}}</ref>


After recording two private ] and a demo CD named '']'', with the help of Bigwig Enterprises in 2000, the band released their first full-length album, '']'', on ] in 2003. ''Fallen'' sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and helped the band win two ].<ref name="cbs821">{{cite news |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/09/earlyshow/saturday/secondcup/main3481821.shtml |title=Second Cup Cafe: Amy Lee Of Evanescence |work=CBS News |date=2007-11-10 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> A year later, Evanescence released their first ], '']'', which sold more than one million copies worldwide. In 2006, the band released their second studio album, '']'', which sold more than four million copies. After recording two private ] and a demo CD named '']'', with the help of Bigwig Enterprises in 2000, the band released their first full-length album, '']'', on ] in 2003. ''Fallen'' sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and helped the band win two ].<ref name="cbs821">{{cite news |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/09/earlyshow/saturday/secondcup/main3481821.shtml |title=Second Cup Cafe: Amy Lee Of Evanescence |work=CBS News |date=November 10, 2007 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> A year later, Evanescence released their first ], '']'', which sold more than one million copies worldwide. In 2006, the band released their second studio album, '']'', which sold more than four million copies.


The band suffered several line-up changes, including co-founder Moody leaving in 2003, followed by guitarist ] and drummer ] in 2007. Lee is now the only original member of Evanescence remaining in the band. The band suffered several line-up changes, including co-founder Moody leaving in 2003, followed by guitarist ] and drummer ] in 2007. Lee is now the only original member of Evanescence remaining in the band.
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==History== ==History==
===Founding=== ===Founding===
Evanescence was founded by singer, pianist and songwriter Amy Lee and former lead guitarist and songwriter Ben Moody. The two met in 1994 at a youth camp in Little Rock, where Moody heard Lee playing "]" by ] on the ].<ref name="MTVsplit">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/e/evanescence/news_feature_040227/ |title=Evanescence: The Split |work=MTV.com |first=Joe |last=D'Angelo |date=2004-02-27}}</ref> Their first songs together were "Solitude" and "Give Unto Me", both written by Lee, and "Understanding" and "]", both written by Moody. The songs were edited by both artists, and they shared equal credit. Evanescence was founded by singer, pianist and songwriter Amy Lee and former lead guitarist and songwriter Ben Moody. The two met in 1994 at a youth camp in Little Rock, where Moody heard Lee playing "]" by ] on the ].<ref name="MTVsplit">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/e/evanescence/news_feature_040227/ |title=Evanescence: The Split |work=MTV.com |first=Joe |last=D'Angelo |date=February 27, 2004}}</ref> Their first songs together were "Solitude" and "Give Unto Me", both written by Lee, and "Understanding" and "]", both written by Moody. The songs were edited by both artists, and they shared equal credit.


Two of Lee and Moody's songs found playtime on local radio stations, raising local awareness of the group and demand for a concert. The band eventually appeared live, and became one of the most popular acts in the area. After experimenting with band names, such as Childish Intentions and Stricken, they decided on Evanescence, which means "disappearance" or "fading away" (from the word '']'', which means "to disappear"). Lee loved the name because "it is mysterious and dark, and places a picture in the listeners' mind."<ref name="Astro1">{{cite web |url=http://www.astro.com.my/v5/programming/weekly/weekly.asp?channel_id=M021 |title=<nowiki> Special: Evanescence: Anywhere But Home</nowiki> |work=Astro.com.my |date=2006-11-06 |accessdate=2006-11-12}}{{Dead link|url=http://www.astro.com.my/v5/programming/weekly/weekly.asp?channel_id=M021|date=August 2008}}</ref><ref name="EOA1">{{cite web |url=http://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=2631 |title=Evanescence |work=Encyclopedia of Arkansas |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Two of Lee and Moody's songs found playtime on local radio stations, raising local awareness of the group and demand for a concert. The band eventually appeared live, and became one of the most popular acts in the area. After experimenting with band names, such as Childish Intentions and Stricken, they decided on Evanescence, which means "disappearance" or "fading away" (from the word '']'', which means "to disappear"). Lee loved the name because "it is mysterious and dark, and places a picture in the listeners' mind."<ref name="Astro1">{{cite web |url=http://www.astro.com.my/v5/programming/weekly/weekly.asp?channel_id=M021 |title=<nowiki> Special: Evanescence: Anywhere But Home</nowiki> |work=Astro.com.my |date=November 6, 2006 |accessdate=2006-11-12}}{{Dead link|url=http://www.astro.com.my/v5/programming/weekly/weekly.asp?channel_id=M021|date=August 2008}}</ref><ref name="EOA1">{{cite web |url=http://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=2631 |title=Evanescence |work=Encyclopedia of Arkansas |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref>


Their first full-length demo CD, ''Origin'' (released in 2000), is relatively unknown. The band also released two EPs. The first is the self-titled '']'' (1998), of which about 100 copies were made. The second is the '']'', also known as the ''Whisper EP'' (1999), which was limited to 50 copies. ''Origin'' and the EPs contain demo versions of some of the songs on their debut album, ''Fallen''. For example, the recording of "My Immortal", found on ''Fallen'', can also be found on ''Origin'', minus a handful of additional string accompaniments. Only 2,500 copies of this record were produced; in response, Lee and Moody encouraged fans to download the band's older songs from the Internet.<ref name="EvRef-music">{{cite web |url=http://evanescencereference.info/music/ |title=Evanescence EPs and pre-Fallen Material |work=EvanescenceReference.info |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref><ref name="EvRef-mp3">{{cite web |url=http://evanescencereference.info/music/Evanescence-DC101%20Interview%202.mp3 |title=Interview with DC101 radio on February 24, 2003 |work=EvanescenceReference.info |format=] audio |date=2003-02-24 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Their first full-length demo CD, ''Origin'' (released in 2000), is relatively unknown. The band also released two EPs. The first is the self-titled '']'' (1998), of which about 100 copies were made. The second is the '']'', also known as the ''Whisper EP'' (1999), which was limited to 50 copies. ''Origin'' and the EPs contain demo versions of some of the songs on their debut album, ''Fallen''. For example, the recording of "My Immortal", found on ''Fallen'', can also be found on ''Origin'', minus a handful of additional string accompaniments. Only 2,500 copies of this record were produced; in response, Lee and Moody encouraged fans to download the band's older songs from the Internet.<ref name="EvRef-music">{{cite web |url=http://evanescencereference.info/music/ |title=Evanescence EPs and pre-Fallen Material |work=EvanescenceReference.info |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref><ref name="EvRef-mp3">{{cite web |url=http://evanescencereference.info/music/Evanescence-DC101%20Interview%202.mp3 |title=Interview with DC101 radio on February 24, 2003 |work=EvanescenceReference.info |format=] audio |date=February 24, 2003 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref>


===''Fallen''=== ===''Fallen''===
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]'' was in development. The label designers used slightly modified versions of each character to make the track titles look unique.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.draftlight.net/aeryn/evanescence/font.php |title=Evanescence Font |work=Draftlight.net |accessdate=2008-01-31}}</ref>]] ]'' was in development. The label designers used slightly modified versions of each character to make the track titles look unique.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.draftlight.net/aeryn/evanescence/font.php |title=Evanescence Font |work=Draftlight.net |accessdate=2008-01-31}}</ref>]]
In early 2003, the lineup was completed by Amy Lee and Ben Moody's friends, ], ] and ], all of whom worked on Evanescence's earlier songs. Meanwhile, Evanescence signed on with their first major label, ], and began work on their next album, ''Fallen''. While they were looking to promote ''Fallen'', Evanescence accepted an offer from the video game company ] to perform on the "]" which they headlined in 2003.<ref name="FusionTour1">{{cite web |url=http://www.showandtellonline.com/_evanescence/_review_081203.html |title=Evanescence, Nintendo Fusion Tour |work=ShowandTellOnline.com |first=Brian |last=Serra |date=2003-08-12 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> In early 2003, the lineup was completed by Amy Lee and Ben Moody's friends, ], ] and ], all of whom worked on Evanescence's earlier songs. Meanwhile, Evanescence signed on with their first major label, ], and began work on their next album, ''Fallen''. While they were looking to promote ''Fallen'', Evanescence accepted an offer from the video game company ] to perform on the "]" which they headlined in 2003.<ref name="FusionTour1">{{cite web |url=http://www.showandtellonline.com/_evanescence/_review_081203.html |title=Evanescence, Nintendo Fusion Tour |work=ShowandTellOnline.com |first=Brian |last=Serra |date=August 12, 2003 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref>
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''Fallen'' spent 43 weeks on the Billboard Top 10;<ref name="TODpr1">{{cite press release |url=http://www.evanescence.com/pressreleaseopendoor.html |title=Evanescence steps through "The Open Door" |publisher=Evanescence.com |date=2006-04-26}}</ref> was certified 6x Platinum in the United States;<ref name="Fallen6xplat">{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.biz/bb/riaa/archive/0411.jsp |title=RIAA Certifications For September 2004 |work=Billboard.biz |year=2004 |month=November}}</ref> and sold more than 15 million copies worldwide,<ref name="cbs821" /> including 6.6 million in the U.S.<ref name="billboard1">{{cite news |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003251398 |title=Evanescence zooms by Killers to take #1 |work=Billboard.com |first=Katie |last=Hasty |date=2006-10-11 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> The album was listed for 104 weeks on the Billboard Top 200, and it was one of eight albums in the history of the chart to spend at least a year on the Billboard Top 50.<ref name="billboard1"/> ''Fallen'' spent 43 weeks on the Billboard Top 10;<ref name="TODpr1">{{cite press release |url=http://www.evanescence.com/pressreleaseopendoor.html |title=Evanescence steps through "The Open Door" |publisher=Evanescence.com |date=April 26, 2006}}</ref> was certified 6x Platinum in the United States;<ref name="Fallen6xplat">{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.biz/bb/riaa/archive/0411.jsp |title=RIAA Certifications For September 2004 |work=Billboard.biz |year=2004 |month=November}}</ref> and sold more than 15 million copies worldwide,<ref name="cbs821" /> including 6.6 million in the U.S.<ref name="billboard1">{{cite news |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003251398 |title=Evanescence zooms by Killers to take #1 |work=Billboard.com |first=Katie |last=Hasty |date=October 11, 2006 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> The album was listed for 104 weeks on the Billboard Top 200, and it was one of eight albums in the history of the chart to spend at least a year on the Billboard Top 50.<ref name="billboard1"/>


Evanescence's ] debut single "]", which features guest vocals from ] of ], was a global hit for the band and reached #5 on the American ].<ref name="bbchart">{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=510526&model.vnuAlbumId=778818 |title=Evanescence - Artist Chart History |work=Billboard.com |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> It provided Evanescence with their first UK #1 listing,<ref name="ukcharts">{{cite web |url=http://www.theofficialcharts.com/all_the_no1_songs.php?show=6 |title=All The Number 1 Singles |work=TheOfficialCharts.com |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> where it stayed for four weeks from June-July 2003. The song also became the official theme for ]. The equally popular "]" peaked at #7 in the U.S. and UK charts,<ref name="bbchart"/> and both songs were featured in the soundtrack for the action movie '']''. "Bring Me to Life" garnered recognition for the band at the ] in 2004, where they won the ] and ] awards and were nominated for two others.<ref name="rotn04">{{cite web |url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2004/grammys.htm |title=46th Grammy Awards - 2004 |work=RockontheNet.com |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> The two other singles off ''Fallen'' are "]" (#5 U.S. Modern Rock Tracks,<ref name="bbchart"/> #8 UK Charts) and "]" (#36 U.S. Modern Rock Tracks,<ref name="bbchart"/> #23 UK Charts); all were promoted by a music video. Evanescence's ] debut single "]", which features guest vocals from ] of ], was a global hit for the band and reached #5 on the American ].<ref name="bbchart">{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=510526&model.vnuAlbumId=778818 |title=Evanescence - Artist Chart History |work=Billboard.com |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> It provided Evanescence with their first UK #1 listing,<ref name="ukcharts">{{cite web |url=http://www.theofficialcharts.com/all_the_no1_songs.php?show=6 |title=All The Number 1 Singles |work=TheOfficialCharts.com |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> where it stayed for four weeks from June-July 2003. The song also became the official theme for ]. The equally popular "]" peaked at #7 in the U.S. and UK charts,<ref name="bbchart"/> and both songs were featured in the soundtrack for the action movie '']''. "Bring Me to Life" garnered recognition for the band at the ] in 2004, where they won the ] and ] awards and were nominated for two others.<ref name="rotn04">{{cite web |url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2004/grammys.htm |title=46th Grammy Awards - 2004 |work=RockontheNet.com |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> The two other singles off ''Fallen'' are "]" (#5 U.S. Modern Rock Tracks,<ref name="bbchart"/> #8 UK Charts) and "]" (#36 U.S. Modern Rock Tracks,<ref name="bbchart"/> #23 UK Charts); all were promoted by a music video.
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To promote the band's third album, ''The Open Door'', Amy Lee and John LeCompt visited cities in Europe including ], ] on September 6, 2006; ], ] on September 8, 2006; and ], ] on Monday, September 11, 2006. At the previews, the new album was played to fans who won various competitions, Lee and LeCompt answered questions and performed acoustic versions of songs from the album before signing autographs. On October 2, 2006, the day before the album was released in the United States, Evanescence appeared on ] and performed the song "]". The band also spent time in New York City for press and a photo shoot for Metal Edge magazine.<ref name="MetalEdge">{{cite journal |url=http://www.evanescencewebsite.com/Articles.php |title=The Essence of Evanescence |journal=Metal Edge |volume=52 |issue=11 |pages=5–10 |first=Bryan |last=Reesman |year=2006 |month=November |id={{ISSN|1068-2872}} |accessdate=2006-10-18}}</ref> To promote the band's third album, ''The Open Door'', Amy Lee and John LeCompt visited cities in Europe including ], ] on September 6, 2006; ], ] on September 8, 2006; and ], ] on Monday, September 11, 2006. At the previews, the new album was played to fans who won various competitions, Lee and LeCompt answered questions and performed acoustic versions of songs from the album before signing autographs. On October 2, 2006, the day before the album was released in the United States, Evanescence appeared on ] and performed the song "]". The band also spent time in New York City for press and a photo shoot for Metal Edge magazine.<ref name="MetalEdge">{{cite journal |url=http://www.evanescencewebsite.com/Articles.php |title=The Essence of Evanescence |journal=Metal Edge |volume=52 |issue=11 |pages=5–10 |first=Bryan |last=Reesman |year=2006 |month=November |id={{ISSN|1068-2872}} |accessdate=2006-10-18}}</ref>


The 13-track album was released in ] and the United States on October 3, 2006;<ref name="TODpr1"/> the ] on October 2, 2006; and ] on September 30, 2006.<ref name="TODAUrelease">{{cite web |url=http://www.sonymusic.com.au/news/details.do?newsId=20030829003171 |title=Evanescence steps through 'The Open Door' - Amy Lee in love with new songs |work=Sony BMG Music Entertainment |date=2006-05-03 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> The album sold 447,000 copies in the United States in its first week of sales and earned their first #1 ranking on the ] album chart, becoming the 700th #1 album in ''Billboard'' since the chart became a weekly feature in 1956.<ref name="billboard1"/> The 13-track album was released in ] and the United States on October 3, 2006;<ref name="TODpr1"/> the ] on October 2, 2006; and ] on September 30, 2006.<ref name="TODAUrelease">{{cite web |url=http://www.sonymusic.com.au/news/details.do?newsId=20030829003171 |title=Evanescence steps through 'The Open Door' - Amy Lee in love with new songs |work=Sony BMG Music Entertainment |date=May 3, 2006 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> The album sold 447,000 copies in the United States in its first week of sales and earned their first #1 ranking on the ] album chart, becoming the 700th #1 album in ''Billboard'' since the chart became a weekly feature in 1956.<ref name="billboard1"/>


] ]


The album progressed slowly for several reasons, including Amy Lee's desire to maximize the creative process and not rush production, other band members' side projects, guitarist ]'s ], and the loss of their former manager.<!--who?--><ref name="evbio">{{cite web|url=http://www.evanescence.com/bio.asp|title=Evanescence - Bio|work=Evanescence.com|accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Although Lee stated on the fan ] ''Evboard'' that Evanescence's new album would be completed in March 2006,<ref name="Evboardlovealbum">{{cite web |url=http://www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=806385&postcount=1 |title=EvBoard - i love my album :) |work=EvBoard.com |first=Amy |last=Lee |date=2006-01-20 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20060216182122/http://evboard.com/showpost.php?p=806385 |archivedate=2006-02-16}}</ref> the release was pushed to October 3, 2006, allegedly because "Wind-up Records...wanted to make a few changes to the upcoming single "]", which hit modern rock and alternative rock radio on August 7, 2006.<ref name="jb-sober">{{cite web |url=http://www.jbhifimusic.com.au/Evanescence/Call+Me+When+Youre+Sober| title=Call Me When You're Sober |work=] |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> The music video for "Call Me When You're Sober" was shot in Los Angeles and is based on the ] '']''. ''The Open Door'' became available for pre-order on the ] on August 15, 2006; the music video for "Call Me When You're Sober" was also made available. The album progressed slowly for several reasons, including Amy Lee's desire to maximize the creative process and not rush production, other band members' side projects, guitarist ]'s ], and the loss of their former manager.<!--who?--><ref name="evbio">{{cite web|url=http://www.evanescence.com/bio.asp|title=Evanescence - Bio|work=Evanescence.com|accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Although Lee stated on the fan ] ''Evboard'' that Evanescence's new album would be completed in March 2006,<ref name="Evboardlovealbum">{{cite web |url=http://www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=806385&postcount=1 |title=EvBoard - i love my album :) |work=EvBoard.com |first=Amy |last=Lee |date=January 20, 2006 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20060216182122/http://evboard.com/showpost.php?p=806385 |archivedate=2006-02-16}}</ref> the release was pushed to October 3, 2006, allegedly because "Wind-up Records...wanted to make a few changes to the upcoming single "]", which hit modern rock and alternative rock radio on August 7, 2006.<ref name="jb-sober">{{cite web |url=http://www.jbhifimusic.com.au/Evanescence/Call+Me+When+Youre+Sober| title=Call Me When You're Sober |work=] |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> The music video for "Call Me When You're Sober" was shot in Los Angeles and is based on the ] '']''. ''The Open Door'' became available for pre-order on the ] on August 15, 2006; the music video for "Call Me When You're Sober" was also made available.


Lee claimed that she wrote a song for the 2005 film '']'', but that it was rejected due to its dark sound. Lee went on to state that it was just "more great stuff for "".<ref name="Evboardbunchostuff">{{cite web |url=http://www.evboard.com/780922-post1.html |title=EvBoard - A Bunch Of Stuff!!! |work=EvBoard.com |first=Amy |last=Lee |date=2005-12-02}}</ref> Another song supposedly written for ''Narnia'' was the ]-inspired "Lacrymosa".<ref name="MetalEdge" /> The producers of ''Narnia'', however, refuted her claim, stating this information was "news to them" and that no Evanescence music had been planned for inclusion in the soundtrack.<ref name="nzh569">{{cite news |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/6/story.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=7000569 |title=Wardrobe closed to Evanescence singer |work=The New Zealand Herald |date=2007-11-27 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Lee claimed that she wrote a song for the 2005 film '']'', but that it was rejected due to its dark sound. Lee went on to state that it was just "more great stuff for "".<ref name="Evboardbunchostuff">{{cite web |url=http://www.evboard.com/780922-post1.html |title=EvBoard - A Bunch Of Stuff!!! |work=EvBoard.com |first=Amy |last=Lee |date=December 2, 2005}}</ref> Another song supposedly written for ''Narnia'' was the ]-inspired "Lacrymosa".<ref name="MetalEdge" /> The producers of ''Narnia'', however, refuted her claim, stating this information was "news to them" and that no Evanescence music had been planned for inclusion in the soundtrack.<ref name="nzh569">{{cite news |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/6/story.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=7000569 |title=Wardrobe closed to Evanescence singer |work=The New Zealand Herald |date=November 27, 2007 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref>


The tour for ''The Open Door'' began on October 5, 2006 in ] and included locations in Canada, the U.S. and Europe during that year. This first tour continued on January 5, 2007 and included stops in Canada (alongside band ]), Japan and Australia (alongside band ]) and then returned to the U.S. for a second tour in the spring (alongside bands ] and ]).<ref name="ev-tourtod2">{{cite web |url=http://www.evanescence.com/tour.asp |title=Official 2007 tour information |work=Evanescence.com |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref><ref name="evtod-tourtod2">{{cite web |url=http://evanescencetheopendoor.com/tour.htm |title=Complete tour dates |work=EvanescenceTheOpenDoor.com |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> As part of their tour, Evanescence performed on April 15, 2007 on the Argentinan festival Quilmes Rock 07 along with ], ] and other local bands.<ref name="quilmes">{{cite web |url=http://www.vuenosairez.com/evento.php?idEvento=24370&fechaEvento=2454203 |title=Quilmes Rock 2007 |work=VuenosAirez.com |language=] |accessdate=2007-04-29 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070304160725/http://www.vuenosairez.com/evento.php?idEvento=24370&fechaEvento=2454203 |archivedate=2007-03-04}}</ref> They also co-headlined on the ] along with ] and other bands.<ref name="FamVal07">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1555661/20070326/index.jhtml |title=Korn, Evanescence, Hellyeah Top Family Values Tour Bill |work=MTV News |first=Corey |last=Moss |coauthors=Chris Harris |date=2007-03-26 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref><ref name="evnews0521">{{cite web |url=http://www.evanescence.com/news.asp |title=Family Values Tour Coming To A City Near You! - Evanescence News |work=] ''via'' Evanescence.com |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> The group closed their European tour with a sell-out concert at the Amphi in ], ], on June 26, 2007,<ref name="Ynet07">{{cite web |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3418294,00.html |title=Evanescence rocks the park |work=] |first=Rula |last=Saba |date=2007-06-26 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> and finished the album tour on December 9, 2007.<ref name="evthreads531972">{{cite web |url=http://www.evthreads.com/showpost.php?p=531972&postcount=1 |title=Closing the Open Door |work=EvThreads.com |first=Amy |last=Lee |date=2007-12-09 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> The tour for ''The Open Door'' began on October 5, 2006 in ] and included locations in Canada, the U.S. and Europe during that year. This first tour continued on January 5, 2007 and included stops in Canada (alongside band ]), Japan and Australia (alongside band ]) and then returned to the U.S. for a second tour in the spring (alongside bands ] and ]).<ref name="ev-tourtod2">{{cite web |url=http://www.evanescence.com/tour.asp |title=Official 2007 tour information |work=Evanescence.com |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref><ref name="evtod-tourtod2">{{cite web |url=http://evanescencetheopendoor.com/tour.htm |title=Complete tour dates |work=EvanescenceTheOpenDoor.com |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> As part of their tour, Evanescence performed on April 15, 2007 on the Argentinan festival Quilmes Rock 07 along with ], ] and other local bands.<ref name="quilmes">{{cite web |url=http://www.vuenosairez.com/evento.php?idEvento=24370&fechaEvento=2454203 |title=Quilmes Rock 2007 |work=VuenosAirez.com |language=] |accessdate=2007-04-29 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070304160725/http://www.vuenosairez.com/evento.php?idEvento=24370&fechaEvento=2454203 |archivedate=2007-03-04}}</ref> They also co-headlined on the ] along with ] and other bands.<ref name="FamVal07">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1555661/20070326/index.jhtml |title=Korn, Evanescence, Hellyeah Top Family Values Tour Bill |work=MTV News |first=Corey |last=Moss |coauthors=Chris Harris |date=March 26, 2007 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref><ref name="evnews0521">{{cite web |url=http://www.evanescence.com/news.asp |title=Family Values Tour Coming To A City Near You! - Evanescence News |work=] ''via'' Evanescence.com |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> The group closed their European tour with a sell-out concert at the Amphi in ], ], on June 26, 2007,<ref name="Ynet07">{{cite web |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3418294,00.html |title=Evanescence rocks the park |work=] |first=Rula |last=Saba |date=June 26, 2007 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> and finished the album tour on December 9, 2007.<ref name="evthreads531972">{{cite web |url=http://www.evthreads.com/showpost.php?p=531972&postcount=1 |title=Closing the Open Door |work=EvThreads.com |first=Amy |last=Lee |date=December 9, 2007 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref>


===Lineup changes=== ===Lineup changes===
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On October 22, 2003, Moody left the band during the European tour for ''Fallen'', reportedly because of creative differences.<ref name="allmusic1">{{cite web |url=http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:uhjm7i53g72r~T1 |title=AllMusic (((Evanescence > Biography))) |work=AllMusic.com |first=Christina |last= Fuoco |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> In an interview several months later, Amy Lee said: "...we'd gotten to a point that if something didn't change, we wouldn't have been able to make a second record." This became a point of confusion for some people, as Moody and Lee stated on the ''Fallen'' album liner notes that they were best friends.<ref name="smh">{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/01/08/1073437399128.html |title=Moody Blues |work=Sydney Morning Herald |first=Tiffany |last=Bakker |date=2004-01-09 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Later, Lee said it was almost a relief that he left because of tensions created within the band.<ref name="smh"/> Moody was replaced by ] from ].<ref name="VH1newguitarist">{{cite news |url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1484418/01162004/evanescence.jhtml |title=Evanescence Name New Guitarist |work=MTV News ''via'' VH1 |first=Joe |last=D'Angelo |date=2004-01-16 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> On October 22, 2003, Moody left the band during the European tour for ''Fallen'', reportedly because of creative differences.<ref name="allmusic1">{{cite web |url=http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:uhjm7i53g72r~T1 |title=AllMusic (((Evanescence > Biography))) |work=AllMusic.com |first=Christina |last= Fuoco |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> In an interview several months later, Amy Lee said: "...we'd gotten to a point that if something didn't change, we wouldn't have been able to make a second record." This became a point of confusion for some people, as Moody and Lee stated on the ''Fallen'' album liner notes that they were best friends.<ref name="smh">{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/01/08/1073437399128.html |title=Moody Blues |work=Sydney Morning Herald |first=Tiffany |last=Bakker |date=January 9, 2004 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Later, Lee said it was almost a relief that he left because of tensions created within the band.<ref name="smh"/> Moody was replaced by ] from ].<ref name="VH1newguitarist">{{cite news |url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1484418/01162004/evanescence.jhtml |title=Evanescence Name New Guitarist |work=MTV News ''via'' VH1 |first=Joe |last=D'Angelo |date=January 16, 2004 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref>


A spokesperson for the band's label confirmed on July 14, 2006 that ] Will Boyd had left the band for "not wanting to do another big tour" and wanting "to be close to his family." Amy Lee originally broke the news to the fans in a post on an unofficial Evanescence site, EvBoard.com.<ref name="VH1losebass">{{cite news |url=http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1536329/20060714/story.jhtml |title=Evanescence Lose Bassist; Amy Lee Vows To Stay On Schedule |work=MTV News ''via'' VH1.com |first=Chris |last=Harris |date=2006-07-14 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> In an interview with MTV, posted on their website on August 10, 2006, Lee announced that ], former ] guitarist, would switch instruments and play bass for the band.<ref name="VH1inspiration">{{cite news |url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1538267/08092006/evanescence.jhtml |title=Evanescence Set For Fall Tour; Amy Lee Reveals Inspiration Behind 'Sober' |work=MTV News ''via'' VH1.com |first=Chris |last=Harris |date=2006-08-10 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> A spokesperson for the band's label confirmed on July 14, 2006 that ] Will Boyd had left the band for "not wanting to do another big tour" and wanting "to be close to his family." Amy Lee originally broke the news to the fans in a post on an unofficial Evanescence site, EvBoard.com.<ref name="VH1losebass">{{cite news |url=http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1536329/20060714/story.jhtml |title=Evanescence Lose Bassist; Amy Lee Vows To Stay On Schedule |work=MTV News ''via'' VH1.com |first=Chris |last=Harris |date=July 14, 2006 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> In an interview with MTV, posted on their website on August 10, 2006, Lee announced that ], former ] guitarist, would switch instruments and play bass for the band.<ref name="VH1inspiration">{{cite news |url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1538267/08092006/evanescence.jhtml |title=Evanescence Set For Fall Tour; Amy Lee Reveals Inspiration Behind 'Sober' |work=MTV News ''via'' VH1.com |first=Chris |last=Harris |date=August 10, 2006 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref>


On May 4, 2007, John LeCompt announced that he had been fired from Evanescence, and also stated that drummer Rocky Gray had decided to quit.<ref name="ladaily0737">{{cite news |url=http://www.dailynews.com/entertainment/ci_5820737 |title=Rock act Evanescence on the rocks |work=Los Angeles Daily News |first=Gerry |last=Gittelson |date=2007-05-04 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> On his MySpace blog, LeCompt stated that Lee called his cellphone to fire him, and that no warning had previously been given nor were any negotiations made available.<ref name="nme28172">{{cite news |url=http://www.nme.com/news/evanescence/28172 |title=Evanescence members exit band |work=NME.com |date=2007-05-05 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Gray later released a statement on his MySpace stating that he was served a ] by label Wind-up which prevents him from discussing the reasons for his departure from the band.<ref name="nme28176">{{cite news |url=http://www.nme.com/news/evanescence/28176 |title=Ex-Evanescence drummer releases statement |work=NME.com |date=2007-05-06 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> On the band's official website, Lee wrote that the band was still alive and that no tour events had been canceled or changed.<ref name="evnewsleestatement">{{cite news |url=http://www.evanescence.com/news.asp |title=Statement from Amy Lee |work=Evanescence.com |first=Amy |last=Lee |date=2007-05-06 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> On May 4, 2007, John LeCompt announced that he had been fired from Evanescence, and also stated that drummer Rocky Gray had decided to quit.<ref name="ladaily0737">{{cite news |url=http://www.dailynews.com/entertainment/ci_5820737 |title=Rock act Evanescence on the rocks |work=Los Angeles Daily News |first=Gerry |last=Gittelson |date=May 4, 2007 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> On his MySpace blog, LeCompt stated that Lee called his cellphone to fire him, and that no warning had previously been given nor were any negotiations made available.<ref name="nme28172">{{cite news |url=http://www.nme.com/news/evanescence/28172 |title=Evanescence members exit band |work=NME.com |date=May 5, 2007 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Gray later released a statement on his MySpace stating that he was served a ] by label Wind-up which prevents him from discussing the reasons for his departure from the band.<ref name="nme28176">{{cite news |url=http://www.nme.com/news/evanescence/28176 |title=Ex-Evanescence drummer releases statement |work=NME.com |date=May 6, 2007 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> On the band's official website, Lee wrote that the band was still alive and that no tour events had been canceled or changed.<ref name="evnewsleestatement">{{cite news |url=http://www.evanescence.com/news.asp |title=Statement from Amy Lee |work=Evanescence.com |first=Amy |last=Lee |date=May 6, 2007 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref>


Wind-up issued a ] on May 17, 2007, stating that two ] members, drummer ] and guitarist ], would be joining the band to replace LeCompt and Gray.<ref name="bm72791">{{cite press release |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=72791 |title=New Lineup Announced |publisher=Wind-up Records ''via'' Blabbermouth.net |date=2007-05-17 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> However, Lee wrote on the EvThreads.com forum that "We're just borrowing Will and Troy for a while" and that they would not be leaving Dark New Day.<ref name="evthreads268958">{{cite web |url=http://www.evthreads.com/showpost.php?p=268958&postcount=1 |title=i've got a new ring & now you've got the scoop |work=EvThreads.com |first=Amy |last=Hartzler |date=2007-05-18 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> It was initially stated that Hunt and McLawhorn would tour with Evanescence until the end of the Family Values Tour in September 2007,<ref name="blabbermouth268958">{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=72880 |title=Korn, Evanescence Backing Musicians Vow To Carry On With Dark New Day |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=2007-05-19 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> but both continued to play with the band through ''The Open Door'' tour.<ref name="evthreads531972" /> Wind-up issued a ] on May 17, 2007, stating that two ] members, drummer ] and guitarist ], would be joining the band to replace LeCompt and Gray.<ref name="bm72791">{{cite press release |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=72791 |title=New Lineup Announced |publisher=Wind-up Records ''via'' Blabbermouth.net |date=May 17, 2007 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> However, Lee wrote on the EvThreads.com forum that "We're just borrowing Will and Troy for a while" and that they would not be leaving Dark New Day.<ref name="evthreads268958">{{cite web |url=http://www.evthreads.com/showpost.php?p=268958&postcount=1 |title=i've got a new ring & now you've got the scoop |work=EvThreads.com |first=Amy |last=Hartzler |date=May 18, 2007 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> It was initially stated that Hunt and McLawhorn would tour with Evanescence until the end of the Family Values Tour in September 2007,<ref name="blabbermouth268958">{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=72880 |title=Korn, Evanescence Backing Musicians Vow To Carry On With Dark New Day |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=May 19, 2007 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> but both continued to play with the band through ''The Open Door'' tour.<ref name="evthreads531972" />


Amy Lee stated she and the band are currently on a break;{{Fact|date=August 2008}} there is no news of any future albums or tours. Amy Lee stated she and the band are currently on a break;{{Fact|date=August 2008}} there is no news of any future albums or tours.


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Critics compare Evanescence to a variety of bands from differing genres, such as ] ensembles like ] and ],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/evanescence/albums/album/319429/review/5947042/fallen |title=Evanescence: Fallen |work=] |first=Kirk |last=Miller |date=2003-03-25 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dpfrxqyaldse |title=Fallen |work=].com |first=Johnny |last=Loftus |accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> ] groups like ] and ],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/lacuna_coil_karmacode/ |title=Lacuna Coil: Karmacode |work=PopMatters.com |first=Adrien |last=Begrand |date=2006-05-12 |accessdate=2008-04-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metal-observer.com/articles.php?lid=1&sid=1&id=7392 |title=Within Temptation: The Silent Force |work=] |first=Mathieu |last=Chamberland |date=2004-12-30 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> and ] acts like ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/n/nightwish-once.shtml |title=Nightwish: Once / Over the Hills and Far Away |work=] |first=Adrien |last=Begrand |date=2005-01-24 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Critic Cammila Albertson of ] counts Evanescence as one step further from gothic metal, presenting the description of the band's music as "a pop version of an already diluted brand of metal."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:apfwxq9dld0e |title=Karmacode |work=].com |first=Cammila |last=Albertson |accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> Other publications such as '']'', '']'' and '']'' have similarly identified Evanescence as a gothic metal act.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/article/?id=41141 |title=Evanescence: Top Of The Goths! |work=] |date=2003-03-27 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/11963302/review/11970630 |title=Evanescence: The Open Door |work=] |first=Rob |last=Sheffield |date=2006-10-05 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=1169 |title=Evanescence (live concert) |work=] |first=Nick |last=Catucci |date=2003-08-07 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Critic Bill Lamb of ] tags the group succinctly as "pop-goth",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://top40.about.com/od/albums/fr/evanescenceod.htm |title=Evanescence - The Open Door |work=] |first=Bill |last=Lamb |date=2006 |accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> while David Browne of ''Blender'' offers a more elaborate description of the band's music as "goth Christian nü-metal with a twist of melancholic Enya."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=4206 |title=Evanescence: The Open Door |work=] |first=David |last=Browne |date=2006 |accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> Johnny Loftus of Allmusic associates Evanescence with the ] genre.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gmd7yl75xpsb |title=Anywhere But Home |work=].com |first=Johnny |last=Loftus |date=2004 |accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> Critics compare Evanescence to a variety of bands from differing genres, such as ] ensembles like ] and ],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/evanescence/albums/album/319429/review/5947042/fallen |title=Evanescence: Fallen |work=] |first=Kirk |last=Miller |date=March 25, 2003 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dpfrxqyaldse |title=Fallen |work=].com |first=Johnny |last=Loftus |accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> ] groups like ] and ],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/lacuna_coil_karmacode/ |title=Lacuna Coil: Karmacode |work=PopMatters.com |first=Adrien |last=Begrand |date=May 12, 2006 |accessdate=2008-04-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metal-observer.com/articles.php?lid=1&sid=1&id=7392 |title=Within Temptation: The Silent Force |work=] |first=Mathieu |last=Chamberland |date=December 30, 2004 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> and ] acts like ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/n/nightwish-once.shtml |title=Nightwish: Once / Over the Hills and Far Away |work=] |first=Adrien |last=Begrand |date=January 24, 2005 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Critic Cammila Albertson of ] counts Evanescence as one step further from gothic metal, presenting the description of the band's music as "a pop version of an already diluted brand of metal."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:apfwxq9dld0e |title=Karmacode |work=].com |first=Cammila |last=Albertson |accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> Other publications such as '']'', '']'' and '']'' have similarly identified Evanescence as a gothic metal act.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/article/?id=41141 |title=Evanescence: Top Of The Goths! |work=] |date=March 27, 2003 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/11963302/review/11970630 |title=Evanescence: The Open Door |work=] |first=Rob |last=Sheffield |date=October 5, 2006 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=1169 |title=Evanescence (live concert) |work=] |first=Nick |last=Catucci |date=August 7, 2003 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Critic Bill Lamb of ] tags the group succinctly as "pop-goth",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://top40.about.com/od/albums/fr/evanescenceod.htm |title=Evanescence - The Open Door |work=] |first=Bill |last=Lamb |date=2006 |accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> while David Browne of ''Blender'' offers a more elaborate description of the band's music as "goth Christian nü-metal with a twist of melancholic Enya."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=4206 |title=Evanescence: The Open Door |work=] |first=David |last=Browne |date=2006 |accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> Johnny Loftus of Allmusic associates Evanescence with the ] genre.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gmd7yl75xpsb |title=Anywhere But Home |work=].com |first=Johnny |last=Loftus |date=2004 |accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref>


The band's relationship with ] is not without controversy. Vocalist Fernando Ribeiro of ] contends that Evanescence is not a metal band.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metal-realm.net/index.php?page=fernandoribeiro |title=Interview With Vocalist Fernando Ribeiro |work=Metal-Realm.net |first=Jeff |last=Ficklin |date=2006-11-12 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> In contrast, Aaron Stainthorpe of ] feels that Evanescence is doing something similar to his own gothic metal group, only in a more commercial direction.<ref>{{cite journal |url=http://www.decibelmagazine.com/features_detail.aspx?id=5875 |title=My Dying Bride |journal=] |first=Kory |last=Grow |issue=28 |date=February 2007 |accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref> The band's relationship with ] is not without controversy. Vocalist Fernando Ribeiro of ] contends that Evanescence is not a metal band.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metal-realm.net/index.php?page=fernandoribeiro |title=Interview With Vocalist Fernando Ribeiro |work=Metal-Realm.net |first=Jeff |last=Ficklin |date=November 12, 2006 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> In contrast, Aaron Stainthorpe of ] feels that Evanescence is doing something similar to his own gothic metal group, only in a more commercial direction.<ref>{{cite journal |url=http://www.decibelmagazine.com/features_detail.aspx?id=5875 |title=My Dying Bride |journal=] |first=Kory |last=Grow |issue=28 |date=February 2007 |accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref>


==Christian controversy== ==Christian controversy==
Originally promoted in Christian stores, the band eventually made it clear they did not want to be considered part of the ] genre. Wind-up Records chairman Alan Meltzer issued a press release in April 2003 asking for the band's music to be removed from Christian retail outlets.<ref name="BillboardPull">{{cite news |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1866383 |title=Evanescence Set Pulled From Christian Distribution |work=Billboard.com news |first=Deborah Evans |last=Price |date=2003-04-16 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Originally promoted in Christian stores, the band eventually made it clear they did not want to be considered part of the ] genre. Wind-up Records chairman Alan Meltzer issued a press release in April 2003 asking for the band's music to be removed from Christian retail outlets.<ref name="BillboardPull">{{cite news |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1866383 |title=Evanescence Set Pulled From Christian Distribution |work=Billboard.com news |first=Deborah Evans |last=Price |date=April 16, 2003 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref>


During a 2003 interview with '']'', Ben Moody stated, "We're actually high on the Christian charts, and I'm like, What the f--k<!--This is a direct citation, do NOT change.--> are we even doing there?"<ref name="YM">{{cite news |url=http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/12047846 |title=Evanescence Interview Ignites Christian Music Controversy |work=Yahoo! Music |date=2003-04-16 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> This seemed to go against earlier sentiments by Moody that "We hope to express in our music that Christianity is not a rigid list of rules to follow..." and also "The message we as a band want to convey more than anything is simple—God is Love."<ref name="StrangerThings">{{cite web |url=http://www.strangerthingsmag.net/evanescence.html |title=Interview with Evanescence |work=StrangerThingsMag.net |year=2000 |month=September |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> This led to criticism of the band within the Christian community, even more so given that the band themselves approved of the plan to distribute ''Fallen'' to the Christian market.<ref name="CT1">{{cite news |url=http://www.cmcentral.com/news/1270.html |title=Evanescence ignites controversy with new interview; Wind-Up Records issues recall of product |work=Christian Music Central.com |first=Robin |last=Parrish |date=2003-04-13 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Terry Hemmings, CEO of Christian music distributor Provident, expressed puzzlement at the band's about-face, saying "They clearly understood the album would be sold in these channels."<ref name="RollingStone1">{{cite news |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/evanescence/articles/story/5936155/evanescence_fall_from_grace |title=Evanescence Fall From Grace |work=Rolling Stone |first=Gil |last=Kaufman |date=2003-04-15 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> In the wake of the controversy, "Bring Me To Life" was dropped by many Christian radio stations; the song was Top 5 on '']''<nowiki>'</nowiki> Christian Rock Top 30 one week, and completely gone the next. Ex-vocalist and keyboardist ] eventually left the band over the controversy, with other members stating that he had been pulling them in more of a Christian direction than Lee and Moody were comfortable with. During a 2003 interview with '']'', Ben Moody stated, "We're actually high on the Christian charts, and I'm like, What the f--k<!--This is a direct citation, do NOT change.--> are we even doing there?"<ref name="YM">{{cite news |url=http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/12047846 |title=Evanescence Interview Ignites Christian Music Controversy |work=Yahoo! Music |date=April 16, 2003 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> This seemed to go against earlier sentiments by Moody that "We hope to express in our music that Christianity is not a rigid list of rules to follow..." and also "The message we as a band want to convey more than anything is simple—God is Love."<ref name="StrangerThings">{{cite web |url=http://www.strangerthingsmag.net/evanescence.html |title=Interview with Evanescence |work=StrangerThingsMag.net |year=2000 |month=September |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> This led to criticism of the band within the Christian community, even more so given that the band themselves approved of the plan to distribute ''Fallen'' to the Christian market.<ref name="CT1">{{cite news |url=http://www.cmcentral.com/news/1270.html |title=Evanescence ignites controversy with new interview; Wind-Up Records issues recall of product |work=Christian Music Central.com |first=Robin |last=Parrish |date=April 13, 2003 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> Terry Hemmings, CEO of Christian music distributor Provident, expressed puzzlement at the band's about-face, saying "They clearly understood the album would be sold in these channels."<ref name="RollingStone1">{{cite news |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/evanescence/articles/story/5936155/evanescence_fall_from_grace |title=Evanescence Fall From Grace |work=Rolling Stone |first=Gil |last=Kaufman |date=April 15, 2003 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> In the wake of the controversy, "Bring Me To Life" was dropped by many Christian radio stations; the song was Top 5 on '']''<nowiki>'</nowiki> Christian Rock Top 30 one week, and completely gone the next. Ex-vocalist and keyboardist ] eventually left the band over the controversy, with other members stating that he had been pulling them in more of a Christian direction than Lee and Moody were comfortable with.


When asked by '']'' in 2006 if Evanescence was a "Christian band," Amy Lee responded, "Can we please skip the Christian thing? I'm so over it. It's the lamest thing. I fought that from the beginning; I never wanted to be associated with it. It was a Ben thing. It's over."<ref name="Leeunlocksdoor">{{cite news |url=http://www.entertainment-news.org/breaking/54828/evanescence-leader-lee-unlocks-door.html |title=Evanescence leader Lee unlocks 'Door' |work=Reuters/Billboard ''via'' Entertainment News |first=Tamara |last=Conniff |date=2006-09-12 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref> When asked by '']'' in 2006 if Evanescence was a "Christian band," Amy Lee responded, "Can we please skip the Christian thing? I'm so over it. It's the lamest thing. I fought that from the beginning; I never wanted to be associated with it. It was a Ben thing. It's over."<ref name="Leeunlocksdoor">{{cite news |url=http://www.entertainment-news.org/breaking/54828/evanescence-leader-lee-unlocks-door.html |title=Evanescence leader Lee unlocks 'Door' |work=Reuters/Billboard ''via'' Entertainment News |first=Tamara |last=Conniff |date=September 12, 2006 |accessdate=2008-08-20}}</ref>


==References in other media== ==References in other media==

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For the optical phenomenon, see Evanescent wave.
Evanescence
Musical artist

Evanescence is an American rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995 by singer/pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody.

After recording two private EPs and a demo CD named Origin, with the help of Bigwig Enterprises in 2000, the band released their first full-length album, Fallen, on Wind-up Records in 2003. Fallen sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and helped the band win two Grammy Awards. A year later, Evanescence released their first live album, Anywhere but Home, which sold more than one million copies worldwide. In 2006, the band released their second studio album, The Open Door, which sold more than four million copies.

The band suffered several line-up changes, including co-founder Moody leaving in 2003, followed by guitarist John LeCompt and drummer Rocky Gray in 2007. Lee is now the only original member of Evanescence remaining in the band.

History

Founding

Evanescence was founded by singer, pianist and songwriter Amy Lee and former lead guitarist and songwriter Ben Moody. The two met in 1994 at a youth camp in Little Rock, where Moody heard Lee playing "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" by Meat Loaf on the piano. Their first songs together were "Solitude" and "Give Unto Me", both written by Lee, and "Understanding" and "My Immortal", both written by Moody. The songs were edited by both artists, and they shared equal credit.

Two of Lee and Moody's songs found playtime on local radio stations, raising local awareness of the group and demand for a concert. The band eventually appeared live, and became one of the most popular acts in the area. After experimenting with band names, such as Childish Intentions and Stricken, they decided on Evanescence, which means "disappearance" or "fading away" (from the word evanesce, which means "to disappear"). Lee loved the name because "it is mysterious and dark, and places a picture in the listeners' mind."

Their first full-length demo CD, Origin (released in 2000), is relatively unknown. The band also released two EPs. The first is the self-titled Evanescence EP (1998), of which about 100 copies were made. The second is the Sound Asleep EP, also known as the Whisper EP (1999), which was limited to 50 copies. Origin and the EPs contain demo versions of some of the songs on their debut album, Fallen. For example, the recording of "My Immortal", found on Fallen, can also be found on Origin, minus a handful of additional string accompaniments. Only 2,500 copies of this record were produced; in response, Lee and Moody encouraged fans to download the band's older songs from the Internet.

Fallen

Main article: Fallen (album)
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The band's signature font was created when Fallen was in development. The label designers used slightly modified versions of each character to make the track titles look unique.

In early 2003, the lineup was completed by Amy Lee and Ben Moody's friends, John LeCompt, Rocky Gray and Will Boyd, all of whom worked on Evanescence's earlier songs. Meanwhile, Evanescence signed on with their first major label, Wind-up Records, and began work on their next album, Fallen. While they were looking to promote Fallen, Evanescence accepted an offer from the video game company Nintendo to perform on the "Nintendo Fusion Tour" which they headlined in 2003.

Fallen spent 43 weeks on the Billboard Top 10; was certified 6x Platinum in the United States; and sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, including 6.6 million in the U.S. The album was listed for 104 weeks on the Billboard Top 200, and it was one of eight albums in the history of the chart to spend at least a year on the Billboard Top 50.

Evanescence's major label debut single "Bring Me to Life", which features guest vocals from Paul McCoy of 12 Stones, was a global hit for the band and reached #5 on the American Billboard Hot 100. It provided Evanescence with their first UK #1 listing, where it stayed for four weeks from June-July 2003. The song also became the official theme for WWE No Way Out 2003. The equally popular "My Immortal" peaked at #7 in the U.S. and UK charts, and both songs were featured in the soundtrack for the action movie Daredevil. "Bring Me to Life" garnered recognition for the band at the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004, where they won the Best Hard Rock Performance and Best New Artist awards and were nominated for two others. The two other singles off Fallen are "Going Under" (#5 U.S. Modern Rock Tracks, #8 UK Charts) and "Everybody's Fool" (#36 U.S. Modern Rock Tracks, #23 UK Charts); all were promoted by a music video.

Evanescence performing at the concert in Le Zénith, Paris, featured on Anywhere but Home.

Anywhere but Home

Main article: Anywhere but Home

In 2004, Evanescence's new lineup released a DVD/CD compilation entitled Anywhere but Home. The DVD includes a concert in Paris, as well as behind-the-scenes features, including shots of the band backstage signing autographs and warming up. The CD contains a previously unreleased song entitled "Missing", which was internationally released as a single and reached #1 in Spain. Also on the CD are the live songs "Breathe No More" (from the Elektra movie soundtrack), "Farther Away", and the band's cover of Korn's "Thoughtless".

The Open Door

Main article: The Open Door

To promote the band's third album, The Open Door, Amy Lee and John LeCompt visited cities in Europe including London, England on September 6, 2006; Barcelona, Spain on September 8, 2006; and Paris, France on Monday, September 11, 2006. At the previews, the new album was played to fans who won various competitions, Lee and LeCompt answered questions and performed acoustic versions of songs from the album before signing autographs. On October 2, 2006, the day before the album was released in the United States, Evanescence appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and performed the song "Call Me When You're Sober". The band also spent time in New York City for press and a photo shoot for Metal Edge magazine.

The 13-track album was released in Canada and the United States on October 3, 2006; the United Kingdom on October 2, 2006; and Australia on September 30, 2006. The album sold 447,000 copies in the United States in its first week of sales and earned their first #1 ranking on the Billboard 200 album chart, becoming the 700th #1 album in Billboard since the chart became a weekly feature in 1956.

Evanescence performing at a concert in Brazil in 2007.

The album progressed slowly for several reasons, including Amy Lee's desire to maximize the creative process and not rush production, other band members' side projects, guitarist Terry Balsamo's stroke, and the loss of their former manager. Although Lee stated on the fan forum Evboard that Evanescence's new album would be completed in March 2006, the release was pushed to October 3, 2006, allegedly because "Wind-up Records...wanted to make a few changes to the upcoming single "Call Me When You're Sober", which hit modern rock and alternative rock radio on August 7, 2006. The music video for "Call Me When You're Sober" was shot in Los Angeles and is based on the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. The Open Door became available for pre-order on the iTunes Store on August 15, 2006; the music video for "Call Me When You're Sober" was also made available.

Lee claimed that she wrote a song for the 2005 film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, but that it was rejected due to its dark sound. Lee went on to state that it was just "more great stuff for "". Another song supposedly written for Narnia was the Mozart-inspired "Lacrymosa". The producers of Narnia, however, refuted her claim, stating this information was "news to them" and that no Evanescence music had been planned for inclusion in the soundtrack.

The tour for The Open Door began on October 5, 2006 in Toronto and included locations in Canada, the U.S. and Europe during that year. This first tour continued on January 5, 2007 and included stops in Canada (alongside band Stone Sour), Japan and Australia (alongside band Shihad) and then returned to the U.S. for a second tour in the spring (alongside bands Chevelle and Finger Eleven). As part of their tour, Evanescence performed on April 15, 2007 on the Argentinan festival Quilmes Rock 07 along with Aerosmith, Velvet Revolver and other local bands. They also co-headlined on the Family Values Tour 2007 along with Korn and other bands. The group closed their European tour with a sell-out concert at the Amphi in Ra'anana, Israel, on June 26, 2007, and finished the album tour on December 9, 2007.

Lineup changes

John LeCompt, former Evanescence guitarist.

On October 22, 2003, Moody left the band during the European tour for Fallen, reportedly because of creative differences. In an interview several months later, Amy Lee said: "...we'd gotten to a point that if something didn't change, we wouldn't have been able to make a second record." This became a point of confusion for some people, as Moody and Lee stated on the Fallen album liner notes that they were best friends. Later, Lee said it was almost a relief that he left because of tensions created within the band. Moody was replaced by Terry Balsamo from Cold.

A spokesperson for the band's label confirmed on July 14, 2006 that bassist Will Boyd had left the band for "not wanting to do another big tour" and wanting "to be close to his family." Amy Lee originally broke the news to the fans in a post on an unofficial Evanescence site, EvBoard.com. In an interview with MTV, posted on their website on August 10, 2006, Lee announced that Tim McCord, former Revolution Smile guitarist, would switch instruments and play bass for the band.

On May 4, 2007, John LeCompt announced that he had been fired from Evanescence, and also stated that drummer Rocky Gray had decided to quit. On his MySpace blog, LeCompt stated that Lee called his cellphone to fire him, and that no warning had previously been given nor were any negotiations made available. Gray later released a statement on his MySpace stating that he was served a gag order by label Wind-up which prevents him from discussing the reasons for his departure from the band. On the band's official website, Lee wrote that the band was still alive and that no tour events had been canceled or changed.

Wind-up issued a press release on May 17, 2007, stating that two Dark New Day members, drummer Will Hunt and guitarist Troy McLawhorn, would be joining the band to replace LeCompt and Gray. However, Lee wrote on the EvThreads.com forum that "We're just borrowing Will and Troy for a while" and that they would not be leaving Dark New Day. It was initially stated that Hunt and McLawhorn would tour with Evanescence until the end of the Family Values Tour in September 2007, but both continued to play with the band through The Open Door tour.

Amy Lee stated she and the band are currently on a break; there is no news of any future albums or tours.

Style

Critics compare Evanescence to a variety of bands from differing genres, such as nu metal ensembles like P.O.D. and Linkin Park, gothic metal groups like Lacuna Coil and Within Temptation, and symphonic metal acts like Nightwish. Critic Cammila Albertson of Allmusic counts Evanescence as one step further from gothic metal, presenting the description of the band's music as "a pop version of an already diluted brand of metal." Other publications such as Metal Hammer, Rolling Stone and Blender have similarly identified Evanescence as a gothic metal act. Critic Bill Lamb of About.com tags the group succinctly as "pop-goth", while David Browne of Blender offers a more elaborate description of the band's music as "goth Christian nü-metal with a twist of melancholic Enya." Johnny Loftus of Allmusic associates Evanescence with the alternative metal genre.

The band's relationship with heavy metal music is not without controversy. Vocalist Fernando Ribeiro of Moonspell contends that Evanescence is not a metal band. In contrast, Aaron Stainthorpe of My Dying Bride feels that Evanescence is doing something similar to his own gothic metal group, only in a more commercial direction.

Christian controversy

Originally promoted in Christian stores, the band eventually made it clear they did not want to be considered part of the Christian rock genre. Wind-up Records chairman Alan Meltzer issued a press release in April 2003 asking for the band's music to be removed from Christian retail outlets.

During a 2003 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Ben Moody stated, "We're actually high on the Christian charts, and I'm like, What the f--k are we even doing there?" This seemed to go against earlier sentiments by Moody that "We hope to express in our music that Christianity is not a rigid list of rules to follow..." and also "The message we as a band want to convey more than anything is simple—God is Love." This led to criticism of the band within the Christian community, even more so given that the band themselves approved of the plan to distribute Fallen to the Christian market. Terry Hemmings, CEO of Christian music distributor Provident, expressed puzzlement at the band's about-face, saying "They clearly understood the album would be sold in these channels." In the wake of the controversy, "Bring Me To Life" was dropped by many Christian radio stations; the song was Top 5 on Radio & Records' Christian Rock Top 30 one week, and completely gone the next. Ex-vocalist and keyboardist David Hodges eventually left the band over the controversy, with other members stating that he had been pulling them in more of a Christian direction than Lee and Moody were comfortable with.

When asked by Billboard in 2006 if Evanescence was a "Christian band," Amy Lee responded, "Can we please skip the Christian thing? I'm so over it. It's the lamest thing. I fought that from the beginning; I never wanted to be associated with it. It was a Ben thing. It's over."

References in other media

  • In American military sci-fi author John Ringo's novel Cally's War, Evanescence and their debut album Fallen are mentioned twice, along with a brief consideration of writing styles and the impact the album had on youth in 2003.
  • Professional wrestler Christian Cage's entrance music in TNA Wrestling is an instrumental version of "My Last Breath" by Evanescence covered by Dale Oliver entitled "Take Over." It is featured on the 3rd Degree Burns album.
  • In the Gilmore Girls episode "The Lorelais' First Day at Yale", Lorelai says "Bring some music, but if it's Evanescence, you will be severely mocked."

Band members

Main article: List of Evanescence band members

Current

Former

  • Will Boyd – bass guitar (June 2003–July 14, 2006)
  • Rocky Gray – drums (2002–May 4, 2007)
  • David Hodges – keyboard, piano, backing vocals (1999–December 19, 2002)
  • Will Hunt – drums (touring member; May 17, 2007–December 9, 2007)
  • John LeCompt – guitar, backing vocals (2002–May 4, 2007)
  • Troy McLawhorn – guitar (touring member; May 17, 2007–December 9, 2007)
  • Ben Moody – lead guitar (co-founder, 1995–October 22, 2003)

Discography

Main article: Evanescence discography
Title Date of release (U.S.) Record label
Evanescence EP December 1998 Private release
Sound Asleep EP August 1999
Origin November 4, 2000 Bigwig Enterprises
Mystary EP January 2003 Wind-up Records
Fallen March 4, 2003
Anywhere but Home November 23, 2004
The Open Door October 3, 2006

Grammy Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
2004 Evanescence Best New Artist Won
"Bring Me To Life" Best Hard Rock Performance Won
Fallen Album of the Year Nominated
Fallen Best Rock Album Nominated
"Bring Me To Life" Best Rock Song Nominated
2005 "My Immortal" Best Pop Performance by a
Duo or Group with Vocal 		Nominated
2008 "Sweet Sacrifice" Best Hard Rock Performance Nominated

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Preceded byNorah Jones Grammy Award for Best New Artist
2004 		Succeeded byMaroon 5
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