EvAnEsCeNcE

History
Amy Lee - VocalsBen Moody AAmy Lee-Vocals
Ben Moody-Lead Guitar
John Lecompt-Guitar
Rocky Gray-Drums– Amy Lee - Vocal

Originally considered by many to be part of the Christian rock scene — and for a short time promoted in Christian stores — the band has distanced itself from such categorization, even though Fallen (2003), their first major-label release, had some religious themes. 'Tourniquet', for example, is about suicide and redemption, with lyrics like 'Am I too lost to be saved? My God, my tourniquet, return to me salvation.' It should be noted however, that the song was a cover, written by members of Rocky Gray's previous band, Soul Embraced. The initial labeling of the band as Christian stirred much controversy, until Christian stores eventually took Fallen off the shelves. The band's lead singer Amy Lee has insisted the band is not Christian and does not intend to send a Christian message, even though she is in fact a Christian herself.
Evanescence's debut single 'Bring Me to Life' was a global hit for the band and reached #5 on the American Billboard Hot 100. It was included in the soundtrack for the action movie Daredevil and garnered recognition for the band at the Grammy Awards of 2004: The single was awarded Best Hard Rock Performance, and Evanescence was awarded Best New Artist. Lyrically, Evanescence explores dark, introspective themes of love, desperation, and despair. But the group insists its fundamental message is a positive one. “The point of this whole record and band is to let people know that they’re not alone in dealing with bad feelings or pain or anything that they go through,” says Lee, who pens most of the words. “That’s life and that’s human. They’re not alone, and we’re going through it, too.”
Their first record, Origin (released in 2000), is relatively unknown, and previously released EPs in 1998 and 1999 are even less known, though highly sought after by collectors. Not atypically, Origin and the EPs contain demo versions of some of the songs on their first major-label album. In fact, the recording of 'My Immortal' found on Fallen can also be found on Origin, minus a handful of additional instrumental accompaniments. However, Lee herself does not consider the record to be an actual album; rather, she considers it merely a bundle of demo songs (some of which she says are not done properly) that was sent to record companies. Only 2500 copies of this record were ever made, and it is thus not generally available in record stores. In response, Lee encouraged fans to download the band's older songs from the internet during an interview.
The group was founded by Lee and former lead guitarist Ben Moody. The two met at a youth camp in Arkansas, where Moody heard Lee playing Meat Loaf songs on the piano. They discovered they shared a love of Jimi Hendrix and Björk, and they began to write songs together. For some time they were unable to find other musicians to play with, and did not have the funds to pay for professional assistance, thus they were unable to play live shows. However, a song of theirs entitled 'Understanding' found its way onto local music charts, and demand for a live show increased. When the band finally did make an appearance, they became one of the most popular acts in the area.
In October 2003, Moody left the band abruptly in the middle of a European tour. To this day, he has not fully explained the reason for his leave. In an interview several months later 1 (http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/01/08/1073437399128.html), 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.' Since, Lee has said it was almost a relief that he left because of tensions.
Former Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland had been mentioned as a replacement for Moody and Lee described him as a friend, suggesting they may write together on their next record. Eventually it was Terry Balsamo, from Cold who joined the band in Moody's place.

On many music-related news articles, the band is often compared to nu-metal band Linkin Park, but many fans find this comparison unfair because it is based almost solely on their hit single 'Bring Me to Life.' Much of their other music, they say, sound very different. Other bands Evanescence has been compared to include Lacuna Coil, Nightwish and Within Temptation, all of which also employ the use of female vocals।

This band, once only know to us lucky few, has taken the world by storm। Their major-label debut Fallen on Wind-Up Records, home to bands such as 12 Stones and Drowning Pool has gone 5x Platinum in the US alone. The overpowering sounds of Evanescence have definently set them apart from any other band in 2003, and have won them many awards to include two grammys! However with all their success, also came lots of disappointments. With the loss of Ben Moody the question on everyone's mind is with 2/3'rds of the original band now gone will Evanescence be able to pump out an even better sophmore album? I guess only time will tell!

AND !! this is why i listen to this so called "shit" for you people who don't understand Gothic rock !....anyway who cares..its just me who does...!