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Evanescence's Troy McLawhorn Filling in for Sevendust Guitarist Clint Lowery on Tour

Chad Childers — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:00:07 +0000

Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery is taking a step back from the road temporarily, but the band has moved quickly to fill the void, selecting Evanescence's Troy McLawhorn to sit in on guitar during Lowery's absence. The Sevendust rocker is taking the time away to be at home with his lovely wife Tara as they await the birth of their daughter. This will be the couple's second child. They wed in 2010 and already have a son, born the same year.

Evanescence Mark 10-Year Anniversary of 'Fallen' With Limited Edition Purple Vinyl Release

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:58:24 +0000

Today (March 4) marks 10 years since the release of Evanescence’s landmark debut disc ‘Fallen,’ and Wind-up Records is re-issuing the album on limited edition purple vinyl (seen on the left). Pre-ordering is currently under way, with a May 21 ship date on the colorful anniversary release.

Rocktagon- Girl On Girl

Jackie — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:30:31 +0000

Today’s Rocktagon theme is girl on girl! Two amazing chick rockers going head to head. The first one that came to mind when I decided to do this theme was Lizzy Hale of Halestorm. She is amazing live and I love every Halestorm song. Then I had to think of someone who can match Lizzy’s [...]

Evanescence, Chevelle, Halestorm + More Get Loud at Carnival of Madness Tour

Dave Kim — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 22:33:12 +0000

The Carnival of Madness tour stopped by downtown Grand Rapids this past Thursday (August 23) as part of Rock the Rapids. Evanescence, Chevelle, Halestorm and Cavo provided a solid night for rock fans to enjoy. Take a look at our photo gallery to re-live the experience or see what you missed.

Evanescence Singer Amy Lee Shares Thoughts on Band Life, Relationships, Gender Equality + More

Dave Kim — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:06:24 +0000

Evanescence are in town tonight (August 23) headlining the Carnival of Madness tour at Rock the Rapids. Frontwoman Amy Lee has been through a lot of changes with the band, but they released their self-titled third studio album last October, six years after 2006's The Open Door. Lee took the time to open up to us about the latest disc, as well as her career aspirations outside of music and more.

Evanescence's Amy Lee + Halestorm's Lzzy Hale Team Up on 'Break In' in El Paso

Chad Childers — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:00:41 +0000

The moment that many have been waiting for on the Carnival of Madness tour finally came to fruition Saturday night (Aug. 18) in El Paso, as Evanescence‘s Amy Lee and Halestorm‘s Lzzy Hale united their powerful voices together on one song.

Evanescence's Amy Lee on Halestorm's Lzzy Hale: 'She's the Real Deal'

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:47:41 +0000

While rock may be a male dominated world, when the women speak, they do so loudly. Two great examples of that are Amy Lee and her band Evanescence and Lzzy Hale with Halestorm. The two leading ladies have been crossing paths lately and have nothing but kind and supportive words for each other.

Drunk Guy's Epic Quest To Walk Up A Hill [Video]

Andy Green — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:51:20 +0000

We've all had those nights where alcohol gives the Earth that extra spinning effect. Well, this guy is havin' one of those experiences. Gravity is not his friend and his journey to wherever it is that he is headed is being seriously stifled by his drunk. Will the man be able to walk up the hill? We may never know, but we do know that inexplicably putting Evanescence in as his soundtrack is freaking perfect!

Listen to New Evanescence Song "End of the Dream"

Dave Kim — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:44:37 +0000

Evanescence fans eagerly awaiting the release of their upcoming self-titled album next week can get another small sample of what to expect. The band is streaming a new song from the record entitled “End of the Dream”. Frontwoman Amy Lee has stated in the past that the new album would incorporate more electronica. “I remember [...]

Former Seether Guitarist Rejoins Evanescence

Dave Kim — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:05:55 +0000

Former Seether guitarist Troy McLawhorn has returned to the band he split with in 2008. Evanescence announced that McLawhorn was officially back in the group. According to NME, McLawhorn will contribute to Evanescence’s new album, which is currently in the recording process. The guitarist toured with Evanescence from 2007-2008 and joined Wingstock 2011 headliner Seether [...]

Evanescence to Start Recording Next Week

Dave Kim — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:25:10 +0000

Evanescence are set to record their oft-delayed new album next week. According to vocalist Amy Lee, the group will enter the studio April 11. Kerrang! reports that Nick Rasculinecz will produce the record, whose resume includes Foo Fighters, Stone Sour and more. “We can’t wait to show everyone what we’ve been working on,” says Lee. “We’ve [...]

Evanescence taking big risks with new album

Dave Kim — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 02:57:21 +0000

It’s been 4 years since Evanescence last put out an album. Since then the band has experience internal conflict and the departure of original members John LeCompy, Rocky Gray, and Ben Moody.But Amy Lee has regrouped and is leading the new lineup with their upcoming album later this fall. Drummer Will Hunt told Radio Metal [...]