Evanescence News

Idol Castoff Carly Smithson Hooks Up With Evanescence

Jun 18, 2009 10:51 am PDT

Adam Lambert's not the only American Idol finalist to field offers about fronting an established rock band. Season seven's sixth-place finisher, Carly Smithson, is eschewing a solo career and taking a stab at becoming a frontwom...

Evanescence in "healthier" place with new members

Jul 13, 2007 11:14 am PDT

Evanescence leader Amy Lee says that recent lineup changes have made things "more fun" and "a lot healthier" for the band -- which bodes well for its jaunt on the upcoming Family Values Tour with headliner Korn. Lee, who in May replaced ...

Evanescence members exit band

May 7, 2007 2:00 pm PDT

Two members of Evanescence have exited the band, leading to speculation about the future of the group. According to guitarist John LeCompt, he was fired from the band. He also said drummer Rocky Gray had quit. LeCompt said: "I'm done and...

Chasing Amy: Evanescence Caps Killers

Oct 12, 2006 9:44 am PDT

Evanescence is the Little Rock band with a big rock debut. Despite a revamped lineup, the Amy Lee-led band still knows how to make an entrance as its sophomore album, The Open Door, shut on the Killers and topped the album charts. ...

Judge Allows Refunds On 'Explicit' Evanescence Album

Aug 15, 2005 2:00 pm PDT

A Washington County Circuit Court judge has ruled that people who bought an Evanescence live album at Wal-Mart stores in Maryland can get refunds for it, according to Billboard.com. Last Wednesday's (August 10) ruling partially settles a l...