Evanescence

Evanescence is a rock band from Little Rock, Arkansas, consisting of:

• Amy Lee - Vocals
• Ben Moody - Lead guitar
• John LeCompt - Guitar
• Rocky Gray - Drums

Originally considered by many to be part of the Christian rock scene - and for a short time promoted in Christian stores - the band have distanced themselves from it since the release of their first major album Fallen in 2003, even though it has religiously themed songs such as Tourniquet, a questioning song about suicide and redemption, with lyrics like "Am I too lost to be saved? My God, my tourniquet, return to me salvation." However, religion is only one aspect of the band, with other songs being about different subjects.

Their first single Bring Me To Life was a global hit for the band, #5 on the American Billboard Hot 100, and similarly high in most of the major record charts, after featuring in the soundtrack of the action movie Daredevil.

Their first album, Origin (released in 2000), is relatively unknown, and previously released EPs in 1998 and 1999 are even less known, though very much sought after by collectors. Interestingly, Origin and the EPs contain other (demo) versions of some of the songs on Fallen.

External link

• Official site