Evanescence Ready To Return Despite Troubles

It's been a rough two years for Evanescence.

Last December singer Amy Lee filed a lawsuit against her former manager, accusing him of sexual harassment and defrauding the band. (He has denied the claims.) Her songwriting partner, Terry Balsamo -- who replaced former partner Ben Moody in 2003 -- had a stroke. (He's since made a full recovery.) Lee split with her boyfriend of two years, Seether's Shaun Morgan. And to top it off, "the cat ran away," says Lee.

"It was all really dramatic and weird." But tragedy creates great material: "It's only made the record that much better, honestly," she says.

Moody's departure meant greater creative control for Lee. "Before, I wasn't allowed to play any organ because Ben didn't like it. This time I could do whatever I wanted, and there's lots of organ. It's all over."

The first single, "Call Me When You're Sober," has remnants of Evanescence's old goth sound, but with woman-scorned lyrics ("You never call me when you're sober/You only want it cause it's over") and a bluesy arrangement of strings and organ, it sounds more Fiona Apple than new metal.

On "Good Enough," a plaintive piano ballad, Lee's voice drops to a lower register, giving it a richness and nuance not present on previous albums. "I just feel purified," says Lee. "I still listen to the album now, and it couldn't mean more to me."

Evanescence will release "The Open Door" on October 3 through Wind-Up Records.

Thanks for the info to SMN.

Comments

[greasemonkey]

hoorah for evanescence

can't say im all that excited though

[xrawrockkillsx]

amy lee is pretty hot... and they had a good song or two. i guess im a little excited....?

[lwnovember]

meh... another one of those big lable bands.
shes brittany spears with cloths on

[toha33]

lwnovember wrote:
shes brittany spears with cloths on

I think that's pretty true, I like a couple of songs but I hate the whole gothic image she has.

[jackusaureles]

yummmmm amy lee

[eviledge87]

she's hot, and single...but Evanescence isn't that great

[Tieren]

Naw, i love the gothic image. Her songs are quite classic to me.

[gmikey222]

im excited 2 see whats next, but if the songs sound anything like fiona apple, im out.

[Logz]

checked

[Lumpy3]

If you like Evenecence, try Nightwish. They are way better.

[RATM_Rocha]

Im not a fan of evanescene, i think Himsa or nightwish are better.
And i know people who have had worse years than her.

[Razeon]

Lumpy3 wrote:

If you like Evenecence, try Nightwish. They are way better.

Nightwish, eh? *types into limewire*

Go Evanescense. I've been waiting for their album, but all this lawsuit crap is just getting annoying...I'm sure they feel the same way too.

[HammettHead]

Lumpy3 wrote:

If you like Evenecence, try Nightwish. They are way better.

Amen to that. But you can't knock Evanescence, they're great vocally and their lyrics mean alot to people. Turniquet not only has a great riff but i know a couple of people who can relate to what they say.

[travislausch]

You know, out of all the "trendy" bands lately, I think Evanescence is definitely one of the better ones out there. They have a lot of talent, and some decent songwriting skills too. Who's fault is it that they're "popular" and "trendy"? Your own. So you can't really knock them for being a big label band. And yes, Nightwish is awesome, but I got a feeling that you'll all enjoy Mexican "prog-goth" band Elfonia too (www.elfonia.com). Their singer, Marcela Bovio, appeared on Ayreon's album "The Human Equation", and is working on a new project with Arjen Lucassen. Her voice is kind of similar to Lee's, and the band sounds like a lighter Evanescence with more guitar solos

[[NIN]_ROCK!]

Sounds just like the same old shit in a different package and Terry Balsamo was a complete ******* in leaving Cold,his first band!Good luck,though.....

[GuitarGod610]

She didn't have enough control before? It was practically Amy Lee and My Damn Backup Band more than it was Evanescence. If you must listen to music like this, at least listen to Nightwish, because they are better.

[sithian476]

I'm not going to bash their music in anyway, but Amy Lee as a person greatly pisses me off.

[papersun87]

Turniquet not only has a great riff.

Tourniquet was a cover . . .

I like Evanescence's earlier stuff better, like "Lies" . . . ooh, that song is fantastic.

[Cliff_Hetfield]

I hate her music now, bring me to life was great, then it fell into a deep hole. and now it's deeper then ever.

[the_white_bunny]

i love amy lee's voice

[DarkBlueIce]

evanescence has its moments....but i think flyleaf is a weeeee-bit better

[ICX357]

DarkBlueIce wrote:

evanescence has its moments....but i think flyleaf is a weeeee-bit better

Cant stand flyleafs singer agghhh

[Psicho]

evanescence = nickelback for girls.

Has anybody noticed that every line in their lyrics has the word "you" or "yours"?? I can't take that stuff anymore. And a song with a piano is not deep, it's still a shit song with a piano.

Even mentioning that they're goth should be punished by crucifiction. It's as is Lacrimosa and Evanescence were playing the same genre....

[totenkopf]

I am curious.....

[LiveInFlames]

can't wait!!!! it will be interesting to see who their style changed after ben moody leavng, but im stoked!

[codybcool]

Ha, 'Goth'. They're a pop-rock band damn it, saying that they're goth and dressing for it doesn't make them it.

[SoundInTime]

If you like Evanescence try *The Gathering, Nightwish, Lacuna Coil are the others i know. Hell, for a hot-female vocalist try Arch Enemy... hehe. If you dare...

[gts86]

who cares shes hot.

[Amy_Lee]

papersun87 wrote:

Tourniquet was a cover . . .

I like Evanescence's earlier stuff better, like "Lies" . . . ooh, that song is fantastic.

Origin was superb, it's a shame there are no male vocals on "Fallen" that added to the effect and personally, I think male vocals in a female-fronted band balances it out a bit. Don't ask why, I just like it when there are male and female vocals.

[jesusgonewrong]

Am I the only one who feels this relates to that story about the man stranded at sea, who denies 3 rescues saying god will save him, and when he dies he asks god why he didn't save him, and god replies that he sent 3 rescue atempts?

Take the hint amy. And before someone says "if u dont liek them go away n00b lol PwNeD", I do like them. It just seems a greater power here hates amy lee.

[xCoilx]

there only pop because they have keyboards and some backing tracks


so what?

they can relate to other goth bands alot more than Lacuna Coil and shit

[555666]

I really can't wait for this album.... but i still think they aren't the same without Ben Moody, and i thk that the organ will generate a nice feel for this band... it'll suit them well, just like pianos. it distributes a nice goth sound. As long as they keep their riffs on guitar, it'll be good.

[ashlate]

I cant waite to hear all the new songs. I think I should go download some of them on limewire untill I can buy the cd. There is no point in sayin how much you hate Amy Lee or how much you think the band sucks because if that is all you are here to say then your oppinion doesn't really matter at all. I'm not saying you have to like the band but if you don't then good for you go away why are you reading anything about the band that you supposedly hate so much... I think you secretely like them but for some unknown reason you want hide the fact that you have excellent taste in music. You can say "I hate the whole gothic image she has." but then if she was just like everyone else she would be just another pretty face with nothing at all different about her. Amy Lee's vocal skill and the lyrics of Evanescence are just plain out amazing. So to that I say Evanescence is my favorite band ever and I am quite excited to hear their new stuff.

[HibbyCal]

i really cant stand them, realy crap music! the gothic look is just gay, and there songs suck too

[codybcool]

*logic alert*

...So what you're saying ashlate is that because someone who doesn't like the band has decided to make a comment, their opinion doesn't have any value? Why should someone that does like the bands opinion count for more than the person who holds the opposite view?

[Guitar_Poet]

xCoilx wrote:

there only pop because they have keyboards and some backing tracks


so what?

they can relate to other goth bands alot more than Lacuna Coil and shit

keyboards does not = pop. -.-

[Mik3_D]

So a bunch of organs and "grrl power!" lyrics in the next album? Sounds like giving Amy more creative control wasnt such a good idea.

[Miss_Mayhem]

Well, I for one must say I am very excited about this. I am a big fan of Amy Lee and I think the band is well due for a new album. It's something different and something I think,or hope, will be a great success for the band.

[GuitarGod610]

Exactly

[GuitarGod610]

^to Mik3_D's comment

[i8pineapples]

I like Lee's voice, it's very strong. All I ask is less whining and more guitar solos!

[Harmonius]

Origin is the only Evanescence I like with a couple of exceptions from Fallen (the ones that were also on Origin such as My Immportal etc...).Fallen wasn't a bad album, just wasn't gothic enough as Origin that I wanted it to be.

But i've admitted myself a long time ago, they're gone and won't be to their Origin routes, especially with Terry Balsamo, who unfortunately is a rubbish guitarist.

I'm not having high hopes for this album, but we'll see.

[Vos]

I like her voice alot...and she's a fine sight to look at. Music aint that bad, nothing special but better then alot shit out there.

[Tom Martin]

I've been looking forward to this for years now. Their last album was truly an exciting release for music - and came at just the right time.

Hope this album does well for them

[RainbowBassist]

yayy im excited now. i love her words and her voice.

[BrokenWingman]

Amy Lee is an amazing female vocalist, in fact one of the only ones I enjoy listening to. Looking forward to the album.

[meonme]

Mik3_D wrote:

So a bunch of organs and "grrl power!" lyrics in the next album? Sounds like giving Amy more creative control wasnt such a good idea.

lol spice girls gone "goth rock"... But yeah the band is Alright...Amy Lee's voice is ****ing amazing...To bad about the Shaun and Amy split tho

[AndyVanHalen]

Bring Me To Life was/is an amazing song, but I didn't like a whole lot of the other stuff off their first album. It was OK though.

But whats with "Call Me When You're Sober"?

Sounds like a country song or something.

[NiK-117]

shes got great classical talent, i love the softer songs of theirs, like fields of innocence and breathe no more, and its great how this talent rubs off on their heavier stuff, creating a realy cool sound, i hope the new album is good, id love to go see em live after wotchin anywhere but home, but not if this albums crap.

[NiK-117]

poor shaun n amy btw, i mean, i dont know either of them (dur), but they both seemed pretty cool on da behind the scences thing on the dvd

[Stuminton]

call me sober could be an advertisment by the govt. to stop getting drunk? what a load of pants. bring back thomas the tank engine!

[cortrules09]

when i heard their first single (bring me back to life i think) a few years ago i was reminded of linkin park with a female vocalist. shudder. i was admittedly impressed with my immortal however. whether you like the band or not, they are a talented group and i am at least interested to see what the new material sounds like.

also, they are not "goth." seriously. pop-punk is a giant no as well. dont really know how to classify them.

not sure if anyone else said this already but if you are interested in evanescance you should also check out flyleaf. interesting, to say the least.

[Mik3_D]

AndyVanHalen wrote:

But whats with "Call Me When You're Sober"?

Sounds like a country song or something.

Apparently her boyfriend could only tolerate her while he was intoxicated. Sad.

[vanceboy]

Mik3_D wrote:

AndyVanHalen wrote:

But whats with "Call Me When You're Sober"?

Sounds like a country song or something.


Apparently her boyfriend could only tolerate her while he was intoxicated. Sad.

lol. um, good job evanescence, don't plan on buying their stuff, but I don't hate them (a whole lot). Sucks she had to go through all that stuff.

[fusugar]

oh poor amy lee it must be hard to be rich famous and talented

[auranos]

"Before, I wasn't allowed to play any organ because Ben didn't like it. This time I could do whatever I wanted, and there's lots of organ. It's all over."

^ The final nail in the coffin.

[Scourge441]

when i heard their first single (bring me back to life i think) a few years ago i was reminded of linkin park with a female vocalist. shudder.

Exactly.

...Terry Balsamo, who unfortunately is a rubbish guitarist.

Ben Moody wasn't much better. His riffs are just the same tired-and-overused bullshit nu-metal riffs.

Amy Lee's voice is ****ing amazing

There's no accounting for taste, but I find her voice annoying as hell, as well as her lyrics and her attitude.

[Angell01635]

Sounds like it's drifting more towards classical music, that's awesome. I miss Origin, but i'm open ended. Sounds interesting.

[skate_guitar]

I actually like they're guitar.

[skindred]

fusugar wrote:

oh poor amy lee it must be hard to be rich famous and talented

poor sugar, it must be hard being sad enough to criticise others' success which he himself hasnt created.

[xCoilx]

Guitar_Poet wrote:

xCoilx wrote:

there only pop because they have keyboards and some backing tracks


i meant people consider them pop cuz of the backing tracks and all the chamber pop and shit they add to it.....the keyboards eh it adds a little color.....still pop rock though

so what?

they can relate to other goth bands alot more than Lacuna Coil and shit


keyboards does not = pop. -.-

[xCoilx]

DarkBlueIce wrote:

evanescence has its moments....but i think flyleaf is a weeeee-bit better

Flyleafs singer cant even touch Amy Lees voice.....go listen to Farther Away Live....youll see how big her voice is

[xCoilx]

i heard she pissed off alot of Cold fans too

[theguitarist]

Checked/Deleted.


Spam/flame, and I'll eat you. (warn)

[the spiker]

Fallen was such a great album. I wonder if they can top that. Mehopes they can.

[Twist of Cain]

Nesance hahaha i dont like them

[dark_falco3000]

I'm excited about this album. The organ sounded awesome in their older stuff (such as Where Will You Go, both the EP and the Origins versions). However I hope they don't do yet another version of Imaginary or Whisper. They've already got the EP, Origins, Fallen and Anywhere but home version of Whisper, and imaginary has all those versions including 2 demo versions! Well anyway, this is turning out to be a very awesome year. Linkin PArk and Evanescence in the one year.

[jof1029]

ill probably give it a listen, just to see what they can come up with. they have a few good songs, and amy lee has a great voice.

[jen3113]

im not to sure about the organ playing(its kinda depressing) and the bluesy sound so i dont kno if I'll like it but Amy has a great voice and i liked their last album so hopefully I'll like this one...

[theonlybman]

Man they're gonna wait 4 months to release the album. Looks like the label has them on a leash.

[Eric 666]

Amy's hot...that's all I have to say...

[Guitar_Poet]

xCoilx wrote:

Guitar_Poet wrote:

xCoilx wrote:

there only pop because they have keyboards and some backing tracks


i meant people consider them pop cuz of the backing tracks and all the chamber pop and shit they add to it.....the keyboards eh it adds a little color.....still pop rock though

so what?

they can relate to other goth bands alot more than Lacuna Coil and shit


keyboards does not = pop. -.-

oh i see what you mean. took me a while to find what you had added, rofl...

evanescence is not too bad. i like a lot of their stuff... its not real technical or advanced but its catchy and nice to listen to sometimes. ill probably give this cd a listen, but im not sure if ill buy it.

[HellrzngPinhead]

I don't support this bitch or this crap generic sounding band. I was at Radio 104 Fest a few years ago when they were there and had a chance to meet the band and her and Ben Moody have to be the rudest ****ing people I've ever met in my life. Fuck you Amy Lee and **** you Ben Moody.

[Weapon&TheWound]

codybcool :
Ha, 'Goth'. They're a pop-rock band damn it, saying that they're goth and dressing for it doesn't make them it.

Hey codybcool and ur obviously not cool even though it says so right in your name so i guess your right!!!!

[kryptonite22]

She has a good voice, and the older stuff is a lot more moody and instrumental rather than riff-based. I'm not really into them but I know a lot of people who would appreciate a less nu-metal orientated sound.

[R.RHOADS IS GOD]

im more in2 old evanescence but ill still buy it

[Punk mon]

i don't like evanescence but it's good for them to hear they're still going

[shezzababe92]

i wuv evanescence - and i feel proud that i can sing their earlier songs ^-^ rok on (plz stop saying that amy lee is hot) yall freaking me out

[ibanez_logan]

I'll be looking forward to the new album. Mainly for Terry Balsamo being Amy Lee's songwriting partner. I've always liked his guitar work and I think it'll bring alot to Evanescence, hopefully. You can hear it on their live DVD.

[shezzababe92]

wow its 7:46 am ova there...im from aussie land and its almost 100 pm here.

[fusugar]

skindred wrote:

fusugar wrote:

oh poor amy lee it must be hard to be rich famous and talented


poor sugar, it must be hard being sad enough to criticise others' success which he himself hasnt created.

how do you know what iv created you have no idea who i am thats why you called me 'he'
also i like evanescense i just hate that pathgetic attitude of hers

[crimsonlust]

what pathetic attitude?

[Chickenfrmheck]

xrawrockkillsx wrote:

amy lee is pretty hot... and they had a good song or two. i guess im a little excited....?

[fusugar]

i just have a problem with people who are all like 'oh my life is so bad' and dont realise that what they have is good. i mean amy lee is rich and famous and in a band. i dont mind moaning but she seems to expect sympathy. in a previous news article she said 'i was so upset i would play pink floyd and jump in the swimming pool with my clothes on' hey if i had a swimming pool and a load of pink floyd albums id be pretty happy.
i think skindred should think before he/she types as he/she is putting words in my mouth. i never criticised her success i said she should appriciate it

[neejchee]

Dude, she never said she was after sympathy. In fact, in numerous interviews she has said she is lucky for all of those things you say she 'moans' about because it makes her music better and more powerful. Dont judge a person or their attitude when you dont even know what it is, especially not based on an article like this, where what is written is obviously not everything she said.

Also, I have no problem with people not liking evanescence, and its fine to state that opinion, but no-one has the right to go bashing her name. There are plenty of bands I cant stand, so I dont bother talking about them. Leave it at that.

On the whole 'lame goth' topic, she herself pokes fun at the idea of her being gothic, since she very obviously isnt. she wears pink, likes cute things and smiles too much. Just because the music is often dark and heavy and she wears some dark coloured and unusual clothes everyone assumes she is gothic.

Pull your heads in people!

[Imaginary_Lord]

Psicho wrote:

evanescence = nickelback for girls.

And a song with a piano is not deep, it's still a shit song with a piano.

What are you saying? A true musician can't hate any instruments. Every riffs of every instruments should be important to your eyes.

Enough with this. I've read somewhere that they denied any comparason with this "Fiona Thing"... Who is she, anyway?

When Lee says that she has more control then before, she's speaking about the music she's doing, about liberty...

Can't compare Nightwish to Evanescence, neither Within Temptation or Lacuna Coil. They all have their own style. It's definitly not the same music.

[Covin]

GuitarGod610 wrote:

She didn't have enough control before? It was practically Amy Lee and My Damn Backup Band more than it was Evanescence. If you must listen to music like this, at least listen to Nightwish, because they are better.

lol

[BlackBloodyRose]

(This is respsonding to a majority of the comments)

Amy Lee is gorgeous and has a an amazing voice. Nightwish, Lacuna Coil, ect. are also good bands, but in my opinon, Evananescene is the greatest. And it's not pop-rock, very far from it, it's Goth. And even if Amy Lee is rich and famous and what not, that doesn't mean she has the greatest life ever. Alot of people who seem to have it good, really don't. And I don't know about you, but alot of times when I was in a depressing mood, I would listen to Evanescence, sing my heart out, and feel better. Their music has helped me alot. You can go and have your own opinion, but that's mine, weather you like it or not.

[GothFairy]

Too bad her cat ran away . I know that has absolutly nothing to do with this article... Come back Zero! Come back! lol. But at least everything is back to normal

[AvngdSvnfold]

Am I the only one who feels this relates to that story about the man stranded at sea, who denies 3 rescues saying god will save him, and when he dies he asks god why he didn't save him, and god replies that he sent 3 rescue atempts?

yes.

[heavymetal4life]

yay ^^

I can't wait for that dam album! Call Me When Your Sober is quite different, but it's good
The lyrics are more...I dunno...but you can see what she's trying to say abit more though :P

the cat ran away? awww *cries*