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January 21, 2004

Troubles around Evanescence

As all of you know, I am a big fan of Evanescence, not because they are “in the move” but because of their originality (ah... yes, and I was happy to read here someone linking Evanescence to Enya, whose music was introduced to me by my brother, but that's another story). Undoubtly it could change very fast: after their first album, Fallen, I need more, and... *further* (the classical side would be cool).
Indeed all is not going in the good way: in late october, Ben Moody left the band; Ben was Evanescence's co-founder (composer and lead guitarist) with Amy Lee (composer, vocals and piano). Well, Ben (aka “the void”) is not the best guitarist in the world, but it seems to be a very good composer, I mean someone able to glue many influences in songs. A love affair could have been the origin of this departure: there is a rumor about a persistent love relationship (frozen or not...) between Ben and Amy (unfounded?). Ben might not have accepted the new relationship between Amy and Shaun Morgan from Seether (well, I doubt that this guy is the best choice), band which toured with Evanescence (more here, here and here, the second link from Metal Underground . com saying that Amy could sing on next Seether's album, the third talking again of the rumor between Ben and Amy).
In mid november, at the 2003 American Music Awards, Evanescence made their first appearance without Ben, being replaced by Cold's guitarist Terry Balsamo (at the beginning of this affair John LeCompt, the second guitarist, was handling front guitar):
Evanescence gave their first American performance since founding member and guitarist Ben Moody unexpectedly took leave from the group during its recent European tour (...). Dressed in a colorful poodle skirt, black tank top and sporting flower-shaped tattoos on her forehead and neck, singer Amy Lee led the band through a powerful rendition of "Going Under." During the pre-show, when asked what super power she'd like to have, Lee joked about wanting Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth because, she said pointedly, she just wants "people to be honest."
You can find photos of Evanescence performing at this ceremony here, on the wonderful Evanescence: Fallen Creatures website.
Evanescence and Cold met on stage but feelings may not be at the top between the two bands (at least between Amy and Scooter, the Cold's singer).
Nevertheless, after having postponed many shows cos of the brutal departure of Ben, the new line-up-ed band seems to be going... on.
On Moody's side, the news are even more surprizing: according to mtv.com, he “volunteered his talents” to Avril Lavigne's staff. He joinded the team of songwriters for her second album, and he might touring with her... or not, according to Yahoo's Launch:
Meanwhile, former guitarist Ben Moody is reportedly working with Avril Lavigne "on a track or two" for Avril's upcoming album, according to a posting on the Avril fan site, Avrilbandaids.com. Unconfirmed reports suggest Moody may also join Avril's touring band.
On Amy's side, Wes Borland (ex-Limp Bizkit) could write songs for Evanescence:
Borland said he is also in talks with Evanescence about producing some tracks for their next LP. "I would like to give it some of that old-world vibe so it sounds like a band of gypsies," Borland said. "I want to give more depth and richness to the guitars, but at the same time make them not as processed and more organic."

If you have time, watch the wonderful video clip of My Immortal, filmed in the gothic quarter of Barcelona, Spain. You can also take a look at the making-of (Behin the Scenes).

For more informations, see [exodus]Evanescence or evanescence.info.

Posted by Jean-Philippe on January 21, 2004 at 08:41 PM 36 Comments, 268 TrackBacks

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1

Cool for Shaun Morgan, Seether ROCKS!

Mokwaja

Posted by Mokwaja on February 10, 2004 at 03:55 PM (Spam: 0%)

2

OMG! What is up with Amy and these butt ugly dudes? Amy Lee is soooo beautiful! Arghhh, it just kills me! Jealous me? Ya think? Pffft of course I am. I can be just as ugly as those guys Amy. I love you. lol

Posted by Beavis on February 24, 2004 at 11:10 AM (Spam: 0%)

19

I love you Amy Lee
Evanescence is heart
bye bye bye bye bye bye

kiss

Posted by .:*Brenda*:. on September 15, 2005 at 09:50 PM (Spam: 0%)

20

I love EVANESCENCE
brasil

Posted by BRENDA on September 15, 2005 at 09:51 PM (Spam: 0%)

21

ı love you evanescence


Posted by sedat on October 24, 2005 at 12:08 PM (Spam: 0%)

22

EVANESCENCE ES LO MEJORR Q HAY SOBRE LA TIERRA!

Posted by romina on October 30, 2005 at 08:37 PM (Spam: 0%)

23

HI I KIKE ENENSCENC VERY MATCH I DREMING EVRY DAY FROM SHE BLIZ I WHANT HAR E-MAIL
TANKS
APO ALI
ALFANI

Posted by APO ALI on November 10, 2005 at 12:41 AM (Spam: 0%)

24

why is the hell is amy lee wit that ugly guy she deserve a better person. like me anyway i love you amy

Posted by sophie on November 22, 2005 at 04:46 AM (Spam: 0%)

25

HEY I LOVE YOU SO MUCH

Posted by Rasmus on December 06, 2005 at 09:07 PM (Spam: 0%)

26

aa me encanta evanescnece y quisiera conocerla soy muy fanatica juro k la amo demaciaaadoddooooo bueno adio

Posted by danisa videla on December 11, 2005 at 11:46 PM (Spam: 0%)

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DecIr NaDa mAS k mE eBcAnTa EVANESCENCE k AmO Su MuSiCa SuS ViDeOs ToDo ToDo ToDo La MinA EnTeRa BuEnA OnDa... En PocAs PaLaBrAs Es Lo MeJoR De ToOo El MunDo .. Me EnCaNtArIa CoNoCeRlA SeRiA Bkn. =) =) =)

Posted by .::DaNiSa::. on December 11, 2005 at 11:52 PM (Spam: 0%)

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La AmO ::...:..:...:::.*****

Posted by .::DaNiSa::. on December 11, 2005 at 11:54 PM (Spam: 0%)

29

eu amo evanescence

Posted by Leandro on December 15, 2005 at 09:31 PM (Spam: 0%)

30

eu amo evanescence

Posted by Leandro on December 15, 2005 at 09:33 PM (Spam: 0%)

31

Amy la mas beiia de todas
es ke iio soy la persona mas fanatik de evanescence
mi sueño seria verla a eiia de cerk
iio adoro a evaescence
es el mejor grupo de rook
preciosa su vooozz es inolvidable todo el dia escucho evanmescence
iia tengo a toda mi familia chata
porke evanescence para iia
evanescence para aka
jajaja paresko disco rallado
jijijijijij me encanta
iia chauuuuuuuuu
adoooooooooorrrraaaaaaaaaableeeeeeeeeeess!!
AMO EVANESCENCE ES EL MEJOR MEJOR EMJORE GRUPO DE ROOKKK DE TODO EL MUNDO PLANTEA TIERRA
VEO TODO EL DIA SUS VIDEOS IIA BAJE TODO SUS VIDEOS Y CANCIONES TODO TODO TODOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Posted by Barbara on December 26, 2005 at 11:01 PM (Spam: 0%)

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