Evanescence

Evanescence
Origin	Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Genres	Alternative metal Hard rock Gothic rock
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Wind-up BMG
Website	evanescence.com
Current members	Amy Lee Tim McCord Troy McLawhorn Emma Anzai Will Hunt

Evanescence is an American rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995 by singer and pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. The band became internationally known following the release of their debut album Fallen in 2003.

Evanescence's music combines elements of alternative metal, hard rock, gothic rock, and orchestral music. The band is known for Amy Lee’s piano-driven songwriting, emotional lyrics, and dramatic visual style.

The group has released multiple studio albums including Fallen, The Open Door, Evanescence, Synthesis, The Bitter Truth, and Sanctuary.

History

Formation and early years (1995–2002)

Amy Lee and Ben Moody formed Evanescence after meeting at a youth camp in Arkansas. During the late 1990s, the band released several demo recordings and EPs which circulated online among fans.

Early releases included:

• Evanescence EP
• Sound Asleep EP
• Origin

Fallen era (2003–2004)

Evanescence achieved worldwide success with the release of Fallen in 2003. The album featured the singles:

• "Bring Me to Life"
• "Going Under"
• "My Immortal"
• "Everybody's Fool"

Fallen sold millions of copies worldwide and earned the band multiple Grammy Awards.

The Open Door (2006–2009)

The band's second studio album, The Open Door, was released in 2006. The album featured a darker and more experimental sound.

Singles included:

• "Call Me When You're Sober"
• "Lithium"
• "Sweet Sacrifice"
• "Good Enough"

Evanescence and Synthesis (2010–2019)

In 2011, the band released their self-titled third album, Evanescence.

In 2017, Evanescence released Synthesis, which reimagined older songs with orchestral arrangements and electronic production.

The Bitter Truth and Sanctuary (2020–present)

The Bitter Truth was released in 2021 and marked the band's return to full rock production after a decade-long gap between studio albums.

In 2026, the band announced their sixth studio album, Sanctuary, alongside the lead single "Who Will You Follow".

Members

Current members

• Amy Lee – vocals, piano, keyboards
• Tim McCord – guitar
• Troy McLawhorn – guitar
• Emma Anzai – bass
• Will Hunt – drums

Former members

• Ben Moody
• David Hodges
• John LeCompt
• Rocky Gray
• Terry Balsamo
• Jen Majura

Discography

Studio albums

1. Fallen (2003)
2. The Open Door (2006)
3. Evanescence (2011)
4. Synthesis (2017)
5. The Bitter Truth (2021)
6. Sanctuary (2026)

External links

• Official website
• AmyLeeFans.com
• Evanescence.info