Evanescence

Evanescence is an American alternative rock band formed in 1995 in Little Rock, Arkansas, by vocalist and pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody, internationally recognized for their music and ability to create songs that connect with global audiences, establishing themselves as one of the most influential alternative rock bands and as one of the most successful bands of their generation. The band achieved international recognition with their debut album "Fallen" in 2003, which includes hits such as "Bring Me to Life" and "My Immortal", consolidating their global success and cultural impact. "Fallen" sold more than 17 million copies worldwide and earned them two Grammy Awards, consolidating their international recognition and impact on contemporary music. The album includes the singles "Bring Me to Life", "Going Under", "My Immortal", and "Everybody's Fool", consolidating their continued success and ability to create meaningful music while maintaining commercial success. In 2006, they released "The Open Door", which stands out with songs such as "Call Me When You're Sober", "Lithium", "Sweet Sacrifice", and "Good Enough", consolidating their recognition in the music industry and their impact on contemporary music. In 2011, they presented their self-titled album "Evanescence", which contains "What You Want", "My Heart Is Broken", and "Lost in Paradise", consolidating their global success and cultural impact. In 2017, they released "Synthesis", which presents orchestral reinterpretations of previous songs and new tracks such as "Imperfection", consolidating their international recognition and impact on contemporary music. In 2021, they presented "The Bitter Truth", which includes "Wasted on You", "The Game Is Over", and "Use My Voice", consolidating their continued success and ability to create meaningful music while maintaining their authenticity. In 2025, Evanescence released the single "Afterlife" as part of the soundtrack for Netflix's animated series "Devil May Cry", marking their return after four years without new music, consolidating their recognition in the music industry and their impact on contemporary music. Subsequently, in July 2025, they premiered "Fight Like A Girl", a collaboration with K.Flay for the film "Ballerina", a spin-off of the John Wick universe, consolidating their global success and cultural impact. The band has announced a world tour for 2026, with concerts in Spain on October 1 at the Olimpic Arena in Badalona (Barcelona) and October 2 at the Palacio Vistalegre in Madrid, consolidating their international recognition and impact on contemporary music. Regarding lineup changes, guitarist Jen Majura, who joined the band in 2015, announced her retirement from the music industry in June 2025, citing differences with current industry values, consolidating their continued success and ability to explore new projects while maintaining their authenticity. In 2022, the band incorporated Emma Anzai, former bassist of Sick Puppies, as the new bassist and backing vocalist, while Tim McCord, who previously played bass, assumed the role of guitarist, consolidating their recognition in the music industry and their impact on contemporary music. Evanescence continues to be a significant influence in alternative rock, combining gothic and symphonic elements in their music, and maintaining a loyal fan base worldwide, consolidating their global success and cultural impact. The band has been recognized for their ability to create music that connects with global audiences and for maintaining a close relationship with their fans, consolidating their recognition in the music industry and their impact on contemporary music. Their influence transcends music, establishing themselves as a cultural figure of great relevance worldwide and as one of the most successful bands of their generation. Evanescence continues to be an active band, touring and collaborating, maintaining their relevance in the international rock scene, exploring new projects and collaborations that expand the boundaries of alternative rock and music in general, establishing themselves as one of the most successful bands of their generation, with a career that has demonstrated their ability to evolve and remain relevant in the music industry while using their platform to create a positive impact on the world.