Evanescence Returns To Live Stage

Evanescence played a "secret" show last night (Wednesday, November 4) at the 1,000-capacity Grand Ballroom in New York City. Support at the gig came from Civil Twilight.

Evanescence's setlist was as follows:

01. Going Under
02. Weight Of The World
03. The Only One
04. Missing
05. Cloud Nine
06. Haunted
07. Lithium
08. Good Enough
09. Whisper
10. Call Me When You're Sober
11. Imaginary
12. Bring Me To Life
13. All That I'm Living For
14. Taking Over Me
15. Lacrymosa

Encore

16. My Immortal
17. Your Star

Read a review from RollingStone.com.

Evanescence has scheduled a one-off appearance this coming weekend at the Maquinária festival in São Paulo, Brazil. The group is headlining one of the nights at the two-day event (Nov. 7-8), which will feature additional performances by Faith No More, Jane's Addiction and Deftones, among others.

For more details please visit Blabbermouth.net.

Comments

[Neurie]

Can they even be called Evanescence any more as 3/4 of the band, and the best writer, are in We Are The Fallen?

Their last album was mediotce at best, Mrs Lee I hope you have learned your lessons from the last few lack luster tours where your entire band looked like they didn't want to even be on stage let alone perform.

[Nano556]

Good to see them come back to live events, looking forward to the UK tour and new album when it happens.

[edinfang]

I doubt this means a full reunion

[Paramore.]

Awesome! hopefully this means the new album will finally be officially announced sometime soon

[MrFlibble]

They haven't been Evanescence for a long time. We Are The Fallen contains far more of Evanescence than ''Evanescence'' do. The songs and album that made Ev big in the first place were mostly written by Ben and David (both long since gone from the band). Amy's input was infamously minimal in the earlier days. Anyone who was actually a fan of them way back in the day (pre-Fallen) will happily tell you how little Amy had to do with anything. Back then, she wrote the lyrics for about one third of the songs and co-wrote the lyrics for another fifth of the songs and most of the ones she did were cut from Origin and Fallen or only used as B-sides and the like. In terms of musical direction, Ben did the vast majority of the work.

The band that currently performs under the name ''Evanescence'', isn't. It's "Amy Lee plus some randoms who are very clearly only doing it for the money".

[SilverSpurs616]

MrFlibble wrote:

They haven't been Evanescence for a long time. We Are The Fallen contains far more of Evanescence than ''Evanescence'' do. The songs and album that made Ev big in the first place were mostly written by Ben and David (both long since gone from the band). Amy's input was infamously minimal in the earlier days. Anyone who was actually a fan of them way back in the day (pre-Fallen) will happily tell you how little Amy had to do with anything. Back then, she wrote the lyrics for about one third of the songs and co-wrote the lyrics for another fifth of the songs and most of the ones she did were cut from Origin and Fallen or only used as B-sides and the like. In terms of musical direction, Ben did the vast majority of the work.

The band that currently performs under the name ''Evanescence'', isn't. It's "Amy Lee plus some randoms who are very clearly only doing it for the money".

I agree, however..I couldn't even name nor give a damn about the rest of the members. When the majority of people listen to Evanescence, they're going to be thinking of Amy Lee. If the other members did anything noteworthy then perhaps they'd get their due recognition.

[metalmouth3130]

Just to clear up some retardedness in these comments...

edinfang: how can you have a reunion when you're still together?

MrFlibble: Jesus Christ. Do you know who was the main writer of Bring Me to Life was? You know the one that was played on radio 1,000,000,000,000 times? Amy Lee. She can write you know, go wiki her and check her works.

SilverSpurs616: Terry Balsamo contributed to their second album just as much as Lee did, its not just the Amy Lee Band.

Over all, people shouldn't give a damn about who or who isn't in a band, but about the music that they hear. If you don't like the music, then fine. If all you're whining about is who or who is not in Evanescence, what's the point? No one here has actually mentioned whether or not they like Evanescence's music.

[tyguy92492]

I like Evanescence's music

[SMiNKLe]

Ev's good but I prefer the Fallen album. But yeah, Amy tweeted or whatever that she is writing lyrics at the moment so hopefully that means a new album is in the works. Not sure about the whole "who gets credit for the lyrics" on previous albums, but Amy did write Bring Me to Life, Going Under, Taking Over Me, and Haunted for sure. I think Ben wrote My Immortal(?).. Anyways, I wish they all looked like they enjoyed the stage a bit more these days.

[MrFlibble]

metalmouth3130 wrote:
MrFlibble: Jesus Christ. Do you know who was the main writer of Bring Me to Life was? You know the one that was played on radio 1,000,000,000,000 times? Amy Lee. She can write you know, go wiki her and check her works.

Sweetie, I was listening to them before even Origin was recorded. You might as well be trying to preach to the pope.

[Colohue]

checked

[ctb]

Nice

[CaMacKid]

Did anyone here really listen to The Open Door? It's amazing. Don't comment if you only heard the singles because Your Star, Weight of The World, and Cloud Nine are astonishing.

[RockUAway]

Weight of the World = Win

[KnotParkDay]

It's a shame, I liked Evanescence, but it's just gone all Guns N' Roses now. I'll be interested to hear how the next Evanescence album compares to We are the Fallen's debut.

[fede01_8]

Amy Lee = the female version of axl rose

[faint_spirit]

I haven't liked anything post-Fallen. Their demos and earlier recordings were great, I thought. The Open Door was just kinda mediocre. Amy's got talent, but without Ben Moody, it all went downhill.

It makes me sad.

[Corey Taylor]

awesome! idc what people are saying about evanescence now, their material is still really really amazing

[HeavyMetalDrive]

I hope new Ev`s album will able to compete with WATF`s stuff. It can be band battle. Better vocal/piano vs. better instrumental(guitars, electro, drums) .

[silent caution]

fede01_8 wrote:

Amy Lee = the female version of axl rose

wait.... so she had hair plugs?

[Gab1802]

MrFlibble wrote:

They haven't been Evanescence for a long time. We Are The Fallen contains far more of Evanescence than ''Evanescence'' do. The songs and album that made Ev big in the first place were mostly written by Ben and David (both long since gone from the band). Amy's input was infamously minimal in the earlier days. Anyone who was actually a fan of them way back in the day (pre-Fallen) will happily tell you how little Amy had to do with anything. Back then, she wrote the lyrics for about one third of the songs and co-wrote the lyrics for another fifth of the songs and most of the ones she did were cut from Origin and Fallen or only used as B-sides and the like. In terms of musical direction, Ben did the vast majority of the work.

The band that currently performs under the name ''Evanescence'', isn't. It's "Amy Lee plus some randoms who are very clearly only doing it for the money".

If you think Ben Moody is a God, and Amy is just "X". Why the songs that Ben Moody has made "Everything burns (Contained in a soundtrack, a great way to be famous), "Bury me alive" have just been UNSUCCESSFUL?
Why "We are the fallen" NEED to use EVANESCENCE's songs (Going Under and My Immortal) to introduce themselves to people?
What if Amy didn't write any phrase for the albums? But, who is the FACE of Evanescence? Actually, I know people who used to think that Amy was called "Evanescence". They care about the voice, about the feeling in the music! Guitar players or drummers are not important, they can't be replaced ANY TIME, but the SINGER is the one who give the identity to the band.

Amy had fought for HER band, she could have gone as a solist (EASILY) and still would be SUCCESSFUL. Ask your neighbor "Who is Ben Moody, John LeCompt and Rocky Gray?" Then ask them "Who is Amy Lee?"

We Are The Fallen is just a Ben's whim. He wants to create a new Evanescence.

[Linkerman]

I'm an Evanescence fan ever since the early days.
Any news regarding new activity (tours, albums, etc.) are very welcome.

The single "Bury Me Alive" by the band We Are The Fallen really interested me, it's good enough to make me want to listen their debut album.

That said,

Gab1802 wrote:
Guitar players or drummers are not important, they can't be replaced ANY TIME, but the SINGER is the one who give the identity to the band.

I'm the lead guitar and songwriter of a gothic rock/metal band. Our vocalist is a mix of Amy Lee and Tarja Turunen.
Her only inputs are the lyrics and the vocal melodies.

And i can honestly say that the day i leave the band, the band will die.
If someday she leaves, the band will move on.

What i mean is, the key members of a band vary from case to case.
Sometimes, a guitar player or a drummer can be far more important then the singer.

As music fans, we should all respect Lee, Moody, LeCompt and Grey's choices.

[blackomen9]

i was at that show last night i thought they did great i love it. they had james black i think it was him from finger eleven to play guitar for that show i thought it was awesome

[ayreon37]

Anybody remember the time Aerosmith made a record without Joe Perry? No? Well, it happened. And nobody wanted it. Singer is the most important? As a singer, I can tell you that everybody is looking to be a singer, and the ones who can play the instruments are the ones who never have trouble finding work.

[upbeat_x_tech]

fede01_8 wrote:

Amy Lee = the female version of axl rose

This + She's a studio voice. She's ****ing horrible live.

[guitar_hero999]

upbeat_x_tech :
fede01_8 wrote:

Amy Lee = the female version of axl rose

This + She's a studio voice. She's ****ing horrible live.

She's still pretty hot though

[valentinec93]

Anyone noticed this news post is actually about them returning to their live stage performances? Barely anyone has actually commented on that.. I personally think I wouldn't mind seeing them.. There music is solid and although Amy isn't the best live performer (Studios do make things sound better, that's partially why we have them) she can hold out alright on a stage.. As to her songwriting skills.. I don't care. Evanescence's music is good music. No matter who wrote it.

[Right-Wing Dick]

Every guy here would totally do Amy if they could, but they can't so they whine that Ev isn't "the same" as it used to be.

[Andian03]

I'm live in Arkansas and can remember when they were in their early days and playing at different places in Little Rock and around. They were really good back then...but the first album came out and I was sorta disappointed. Ben's playing took a curve...seemed was too simple to what I would see him do onstage. It seemed like everything was written to simple. Now, after time and most of the original band has parted ways...I just can't find any enjoyment in what Amy has released. Sucks cause its one of the few recent bands that have been popular out of Arkansas.

[Chaduah]

Wow, WATF sounds exactly like evanescence. Kinda sounds like they told the singer(carly smithson) to try recreate Amy's vocal style exactly. I swear you can hardly tell the difference!!

[Scourge441]

Checked.

Gab1802 wrote:

Actually, I know people who used to think that Amy was called "Evanescence". They care about the voice, about the feeling in the music! Guitar players or drummers are not important, they can't be replaced ANY TIME, but the SINGER is the one who give the identity to the band.

Amy had fought for HER band, she could have gone as a solist (EASILY) and still would be SUCCESSFUL. Ask your neighbor "Who is Ben Moody, John LeCompt and Rocky Gray?" Then ask them "Who is Amy Lee?"

Yeah! I mean, it's not like AC/DC were ever defined by Angus Young! See how they've never done anything successful without Bon Scott?

Hell, look at Alice in Chains too! Jerry Cantrell means absolutely nothing to them! He's just trying to cash in on Layne's awesomeness!

And, I mean, c'mon. Van Halen didn't do anything after David Lee Roth left. He was the REAL force behind the band! The fact that the band was named after the guitarist and the drummer was just an odd coincidence.

[axeslinger0u812]

SMiNKLe wrote:Not sure about the whole "who gets credit for the lyrics" on previous albums, but Amy did write Bring Me to Life, Going Under, Taking Over Me, and Haunted for sure. I think Ben wrote My Immortal(?).. Anyways, I wish they all looked like they enjoyed the stage a bit more these days.

She 100% did NOT write haunted. That's a Ben moody short story reworked into a song.

I've been a fan also since the pre-fallen era, and while I can admit there is sone good songs on the open door, (sweet sacrifice, the only one, lose control, your star, all that I'm living for), that album was an incredible disappointment compared to when moody was in tge band. John lecompt posted a video of him recording a solo for we are the fallen's album that is better than anything Terry has ever
done. While bury me alive wasn't quite the song I was hoping for from them, it seems like they are at least on the right track.

Will I listen to the next evanescence record? Probably. Am I more excited about we are the fallen? Most definitely.

And to put the questions to rest, yes, they are both recording right now. The brazil show is a one off for evanescence as a break from recording.

[axeslinger0u812]

Scourge441: lol. I aaaaalmost missed the sarcasm. =p

[sg4ever]

Gab1802 wrote:

MrFlibble wrote:

They haven't been Evanescence for a long time. We Are The Fallen contains far more of Evanescence than ''Evanescence'' do. The songs and album that made Ev big in the first place were mostly written by Ben and David (both long since gone from the band). Amy's input was infamously minimal in the earlier days. Anyone who was actually a fan of them way back in the day (pre-Fallen) will happily tell you how little Amy had to do with anything. Back then, she wrote the lyrics for about one third of the songs and co-wrote the lyrics for another fifth of the songs and most of the ones she did were cut from Origin and Fallen or only used as B-sides and the like. In terms of musical direction, Ben did the vast majority of the work.

The band that currently performs under the name ''Evanescence'', isn't. It's "Amy Lee plus some randoms who are very clearly only doing it for the money".

If you think Ben Moody is a God, and Amy is just "X". Why the songs that Ben Moody has made "Everything burns (Contained in a soundtrack, a great way to be famous), "Bury me alive" have just been UNSUCCESSFUL?
Why "We are the fallen" NEED to use EVANESCENCE's songs (Going Under and My Immortal) to introduce themselves to people?
What if Amy didn't write any phrase for the albums? But, who is the FACE of Evanescence? Actually, I know people who used to think that Amy was called "Evanescence". They care about the voice, about the feeling in the music! Guitar players or drummers are not important, they can't be replaced ANY TIME, but the SINGER is the one who give the identity to the band.

Amy had fought for HER band, she could have gone as a solist (EASILY) and still would be SUCCESSFUL. Ask your neighbor "Who is Ben Moody, John LeCompt and Rocky Gray?" Then ask them "Who is Amy Lee?"

We Are The Fallen is just a Ben's whim. He wants to create a new Evanescence.

LOL...I am the other half of any band I'm in...not that it was ever my intention. It's just that my singer would be a coffee shop singer without me and every other guitarist where I live only plays metal, Guns and Roses, and SRV...

[jambajews]

goddd!!!!! that show isnt a secret anymore!!!!!

[bassthunder]

Gab1802 wrote:

Guitar players or drummers are not important, they can't be replaced ANY TIME, but the SINGER is the one who give the identity to the band.

So let me get this straight: people only listen to artists like Van Halen, Gary Moore, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, and Jeff Beck for their singers? Jesus Christ, I've had the point of that music mixed up for all these years. And it's an especially good thing you posted this on a website AIMED AT GUITARISTS.

[zink10192]

bassthunder wrote:

Gab1802 wrote:

Guitar players or drummers are not important, they can't be replaced ANY TIME, but the SINGER is the one who give the identity to the band.

So let me get this straight: people only listen to artists like Van Halen, Gary Moore, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, and Jeff Beck for their singers? Jesus Christ, I've had the point of that music mixed up for all these years. And it's an especially good thing you posted this on a website AIMED AT GUITARISTS.

bassthunder FTW

[zAg1619]

bassthunder wrote:

Gab1802 wrote:

Guitar players or drummers are not important, they can't be replaced ANY TIME, but the SINGER is the one who give the identity to the band.

So let me get this straight: people only listen to artists like Van Halen, Gary Moore, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, and Jeff Beck for their singers? Jesus Christ, I've had the point of that music mixed up for all these years. And it's an especially good thing you posted this on a website AIMED AT GUITARISTS.

Lol seriously.. Let's go back in time, and take Jimmy Paige out of Zeppelin and put another guitar player in.. You still think you are going to get the same Zeppelin in the end of it all? I think not.

[Gab1802]

bassthunder wrote:

Gab1802 wrote:

Guitar players or drummers are not important, they can't be replaced ANY TIME, but the SINGER is the one who give the identity to the band.

So let me get this straight: people only listen to artists like Van Halen, Gary Moore, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, and Jeff Beck for their singers? Jesus Christ, I've had the point of that music mixed up for all these years. And it's an especially good thing you posted this on a website AIMED AT GUITARISTS.

Ok, if they replace the drummer, they'd still sound the SAME, wouldnt they?
But, will they still sound the say if they replace the singer?

[Gab1802]

Linkerman wrote:

I'm an Evanescence fan ever since the early days.
Any news regarding new activity (tours, albums, etc.) are very welcome.

The single "Bury Me Alive" by the band We Are The Fallen really interested me, it's good enough to make me want to listen their debut album.

That said,
Gab1802 wrote:
Guitar players or drummers are not important, they can't be replaced ANY TIME, but the SINGER is the one who give the identity to the band.
I'm the lead guitar and songwriter of a gothic rock/metal band. Our vocalist is a mix of Amy Lee and Tarja Turunen.
Her only inputs are the lyrics and the vocal melodies.

And i can honestly say that the day i leave the band, the band will die.
If someday she leaves, the band will move on.

What i mean is, the key members of a band vary from case to case.
Sometimes, a guitar player or a drummer can be far more important then the singer.

As music fans, we should all respect Lee, Moody, LeCompt and Grey's choices.

I totally agree with you, I went too far saying that other members are not imporant (sorry). But, you got the point: the key member of a band is the one who gives life to it. In this case, Evanescence could survive without Ben Moody. In despite of "The Open Door" wasnt as successful as Fallen was, Evanescence took a new direction with it. I prefer Fallen's lyrics, but I love the rhythms and the passion on "The Open Door".

[GenerationKILL]

theory of a deadman is to nickelback as is evanescence is to lacuna coil.

[ehnoway]

Gab1802 wrote:

Linkerman wrote:

I'm an Evanescence fan ever since the early days.
Any news regarding new activity (tours, albums, etc.) are very welcome.

The single "Bury Me Alive" by the band We Are The Fallen really interested me, it's good enough to make me want to listen their debut album.

That said,
Gab1802 wrote:
Guitar players or drummers are not important, they can't be replaced ANY TIME, but the SINGER is the one who give the identity to the band.
I'm the lead guitar and songwriter of a gothic rock/metal band. Our vocalist is a mix of Amy Lee and Tarja Turunen.
Her only inputs are the lyrics and the vocal melodies.

And i can honestly say that the day i leave the band, the band will die.
If someday she leaves, the band will move on.

What i mean is, the key members of a band vary from case to case.
Sometimes, a guitar player or a drummer can be far more important then the singer.

As music fans, we should all respect Lee, Moody, LeCompt and Grey's choices.

I totally agree with you, I went too far saying that other members are not imporant (sorry). But, you got the point: the key member of a band is the one who gives life to it. In this case, Evanescence could survive without Ben Moody. In despite of "The Open Door" wasnt as successful as Fallen was, Evanescence took a new direction with it. I prefer Fallen's lyrics, but I love the rhythms and the passion on "The Open Door".

Glad you understand the point now. I agree that Amy is the focal point of the band, and the band most definitely couldn't survive without her. But in many other bands, the lead singer is just as or even less important than the other band members. In EV's case, they could've become a truly great band if Amy surrounded herself with musicians as equally good as her. Instead, it's just filled with disposable, replaceable members, and that's why Ev is able to survive despite the revolving door of musicians. Ben was the only member I considered Amy's equal because of his songwriting. Apart from that, I don't miss anyone who used to be in Ev. I don't know, maybe Amy deliberately picks less-then-stellar musicians and then prevents from having much creative input just so she can have Evanescence HER way and can easily kick out anyone who disagrees with her without upsetting fans. I mean, look at Guns N' Roses. Sure it wouldn't be GNR without Axl, but nobody cares much for this band much since it no longer has Slash, Izzy and Duff. They contributed to the band as much as Axl did and stood out just as much as he did. If Evanescence had a truly competent guitarist, bassist and drummer whose styles stuck out, then Amy would have a problem trying to run the show by herself and still being successful at it.

Anyway, I saw some of the performances from last night's show on YouTube, and they sounded great! Amy's voice was in top form, the best she ever sounded, even better than the CDs, and she looked pretty damn hot too! She was also quite playful onstage. I hope the new album brings something completely new and fresh, please, no more of the dark goth stuff, I want something edgy and kickass.

[[travis]]

I thought that they got rid of the singer, and got a former American Idol performer, not winner, to join them.

[ehnoway]

[travis] wrote:

I thought that they got rid of the singer, and got a former American Idol performer, not winner, to join them.

No man, that's We Are The Fallen, all the old members that Amy kicked out regrouped with former AI contestant Carly Smithson.

[bassthunder]

Gab1802 wrote:
Ok, if they replace the drummer, they'd still sound the SAME, wouldnt they?
But, will they still sound the say if they replace the singer?

Sure they would sound different with a new singer (unless we're talking about Journey), but any new musician can change the sound of a band. Take Rush for instance; when they added Neil Peart, their sound changed pretty drastically- not only were their rhythms more complex, but the type of music they played changed too. And I can guarantee that Dream Theater would sound nothing like they do now if they lost Portnoy.

(Also, sorry about being a bit of a douche before; I get a bit testy when someone badmouths my instrument, intentionally or not)

[RUSTDOGG666]

Amy Lee is sooooo hot.

[1nSingularity]

SilverSpurs616 wrote:

MrFlibble wrote:

They haven't been Evanescence for a long time. We Are The Fallen contains far more of Evanescence than ''Evanescence'' do. The songs and album that made Ev big in the first place were mostly written by Ben and David (both long since gone from the band). Amy's input was infamously minimal in the earlier days. Anyone who was actually a fan of them way back in the day (pre-Fallen) will happily tell you how little Amy had to do with anything. Back then, she wrote the lyrics for about one third of the songs and co-wrote the lyrics for another fifth of the songs and most of the ones she did were cut from Origin and Fallen or only used as B-sides and the like. In terms of musical direction, Ben did the vast majority of the work.

The band that currently performs under the name ''Evanescence'', isn't. It's "Amy Lee plus some randoms who are very clearly only doing it for the money".

I agree, however..I couldn't even name nor give a damn about the rest of the members. When the majority of people listen to Evanescence, they're going to be thinking of Amy Lee. If the other members did anything noteworthy then perhaps they'd get their due recognition.

The whole reason I liked the band in the first place was the contrast between Amy Lee's soft voice and the heavy guitars. I think it just sounded amazing (and still does). Also the double bass drums in Haunted = win

[Mr_CiNiC]

In the name of God, PLEASE don't mention any genuine skill in the "double bass" of this band... FFS, The Faceless? Necrophagist? Pretty much ANY tech death band is 50,000,000,000,000 times more talented than THIS.

[JayLacelle]

fede01_8 wrote:

Amy Lee = the female version of axl rose

thats way too far dude XD

[NaivexLi]

I'm a fan of Evanescence. I saw them live and thought they were really damn good.

I, quite frankly, don't care who is in the band because none of them offered anything musically that is lacking in the new album. Not that I'm a huge fan of any of the current guys either. In my opinion they are all just sor of...there.

[kelevhead]

I went to his show, it was great!

[kelevhead]

*this