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Evanescence’s Amy Lee posing for a photograph in 2006
The Evanescence album that saw Amy Lee take control of her band – and her life

By Geoff Barton Published

Evanescence’s The Open Door was the follow-up to their multi-platinum breakout debut Fallen – and the point where Amy Lee finally took charge of her destiny

Bands & Artists
Amy Lee onstage
Amy Lee says we have COVID to thank for the greatest album ever made

By Chris Lord Published

Evanescence singer Amy Lee picks her records, artists and gigs of lasting significance, and reveals the worst record she's ever made

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Bands & Artists
Amy Lee, Portishead's Dummy
"It was dark and cool, really different. Beth Gibbons was one of my greatest vocal and musical inspirations." The story behind Portishead's Dummy, the album that change everything for Evanescence's Amy Lee

By Stephen Hill Published

When Portishead released their debut album Dummy on August 22, 1994, it sounded like a transmission from the future. For Evanescence's Amy Lee, it was life-changing

Albums
Evanescence on the cover of Metal Hammer
Evanescence’s Amy Lee has strong feelings about being called ‘goth’ – and they’re not positive

By Dave Everley Published

Don’t mention the ‘g’ word

Bands & Artists
Amy Lee in 2021
How Amy Lee channelled a devastating loss into Evanescence's angriest album

By Polly Glass Published

Evanescence's 2021 album The Bitter Truth was coloured by empowerment, politics and the loss of Amy's brother Robby

Albums
Amy Lee posing for a photograph in 2012
The cult album that Evanescence singer Amy Lee wishes she had made – and the one that broke her heart

By Merlin Alderslade Published

Weird angels, fallen guitar heroes and singing fruit – this is the soundtrack to Amy Lee’s life

Bands & Artists
A collage of some of the metal artists who defined this year, including Ghost and Sleep Token
From Sleep Token breaking records to Xenomorphs rocking out to Tool, these are the 11 metal songs that defined 2025

By Merlin Alderslade Published

Whether topping charts or going viral, metal made a big impact in 2025 - here's the proof

Bands & Artists
50 Cent on stage with a bemused Evanescence
The story behind Evanescence's chaotic first big awards win

By Merlin Alderslade Published

Evanescence's Best New Artist win at the 2004 Grammys was well deserved - but fellow nominee 50 Cent and his hip hop pals were not happy

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Bands & Artists
Mawiza/Parkway Drive/Evanescence/Battle Beast/Fantazmaz
Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: May 9 2025

By Rich Hobson Published

Parkway Drive, Battle Beast and Attack Attack! lead this week's best new metal songs. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Tracks & Singles
Korn's Jonathan Davis and Evanescence's Amy Lee
Watch Korn perform Freak On A Leash with Evanescence's Amy Lee at Los Angeles' BMO stadium show

By Liz Scarlett Published

Korn brought out Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee to guest on Freak On A Leash during their 30th anniversary show at Los Angeles' BMO stadium this weekend

Concerts & Shows
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