Evanescence

Evanescence formed in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995 around vocalist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. Their 2003 album Fallen broke through with songs like 'My Immortal,' pairing Lee's dramatic vocals with heavy guitars and orchestral touches. That combination became their recognizable sound, even as band members changed over time.

After Moody left in 2003, Terry Balsamo joined on guitar, and later Troy McLawhorn. The group's lineup has shifted, but Lee's voice and piano work remained the constant center. They released The Open Door in 2006 and a self-titled album in 2011, continuing to work in that gothic-tinged rock space with songs such as 'My Heart Is Broken' and 'Secret Door.'

In 2017 they put out Synthesis, which reworked older material with more electronic and orchestral arrangements. Their most recent album, The Bitter Truth, arrived in 2021 and included the track 'Better Without You.' Throughout their recordings, the contrast between heavy instrumentation and melodic, often melancholic themes has defined their music.