Evanescence
Artist Type: Group
Group Formed:
1994
External Links:
Surge Tracks
Artist Biography
Evanescence is a gothic rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas by Amy Lee (now Amy Hartzler) and Ben Moody in 1994. The band currently consists of: Amy Lee (vocals, piano), Terry Balsamo (guitar), Troy McLawhorn (guitar), Tim McCord (bass) and Will Hunt (drums). Former members include: Ben Moody (guitar), David Hodges (keyboards), Will Boyd (bass), Rocky Gray (drums) and John LeCompt (guitar).
Lee and Moody met at a youth camp when they were young teenagers. After discovering that they had similar interests and musical tastes, they decided to form a band. At first they thought up the names Stricken and Childish Intentions, but eventually they decided upon the name Evanescence. After recording several demos throughout 1997 and 1998, they released their first self-titled E.P. in January of 1999, of which only 100 copies were made. Shortly after, they released their second E.P. entitled 'Sound Asleep' in August of 1999, of which only 50 copies were made. Afterwards, Hodges joined the band and they released a collection of demos in November of 2000, entitled 'Origin'. Only 2500 copies of 'Origin' are known to have been released.
Artist Discography
Albums
Fallen (2003-04-28)
Justice (2007)
Origin (2000-11-04)
The Open Door (2006-09-30)
EPs
Evanescence EP (1998-12)
Sound Asleep EP (1999-08)
Singles
Bring Me to Life (2003-06-02)
Call Me When You're Sober (2006-09-23)
Everybody's Fool (2004-05-31)
Going Under (2003-09-22)
Lithium (2007-01-08)
My Immortal (2003-12-08)
Sweet Sacrifice (2007-06-01)
