Evanescence coming out with new album

Yes, dammit, I’m an Evanescence fan, although I will say I thought that when they first came out they were going to be the new Linkin Park, with a female vocal singer mixed in with rap and cool music. That was just that one song from Dare Devil (and seems to have been the only good thing that happened with Dare Devil–except for the fact that Ben Afflect and Jennifer Garner are now married, which is good for them). So here’s some news on Evanescence:

From their myspace page:

EVANESCENCE STEPS THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR

Bands New Studio Album To Debut October 3

Los Angeles (April 26, 2006) Following the multi-platinum, worldwide success of their major-label debut, Fallen, Evanescence is poised to build upon their respected position in the rock community with their sophomore effort, The Open Door, from Wind-up Records in stores October 3, 2006.

With what some call a meteoric rise to the top, Fallen brought the Little Rock, Arkansas band to global success with 14 million records in the hands of fans worldwide, two Top 10 singles, My Immortal and Bring Me To Life, two Grammy Awards in 2003 (Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance for Bring Me To Life). Fallen spent over one hundred weeks on Billboard Magazines Top 200 chart, was certified gold or platinum in over 35 countries Worldwide, and supported sold-out arenas globally.

The Open Door was recorded in Los Angeles at The Record Plant in early 2006 and mixed at the venerable Ocean Way Studios in March 2006. It includes the return of long-time friend and producer Dave Fortman (Mudvayne, Bif Naked). The new album is an ideal showcase for the bands inevitable personal and professional growth, with songs of introspection, longing, doubt, self-respect and ultimately, empowerment and anticipation. Several songs include a choir, as well as strings recorded in an old chapel. The album is defined by Amy Lees beautiful melodies, profound lyrics, stunning vocals and poignant piano, which fuse with Terry Balsamos urgent, yet intricate guitar playing, to form a remarkable, ethereal blend perfectly rooted in the bands rock and classical sensibilities.

“The making of this record has been really intense, but I’ve come out feeling purified, shared Lee. I’ve grown so much since ‘Fallen,’ and Terry is the perfect writing partner — I feel like I’ve been lifted up to a whole new level of inspiration and possibilities. After all the things we’ve seen over the past couple of years, beautiful and tragic, in the end I’m really grateful. It has made us create music I could not be more in love with.”

Evanescence is Amy Lee (vocals, piano), Terry Balsamo (guitar), John LeCompt (guitar), Will Boyd (bass) and Rocky Gray (drums). Formed in the late 90s, Evanescence released two EPs and their first full-length album, the much-sought-after Origin, which included My Immortal, on their own before finding a home at Wind-up Records. Fallen, their major-label debut, was released in April 2003 to critical and commercial success and is certified 6x platinum. Anywhere But Home, their 2004 live DVD release, has sold over 1 million copies. For more information, please visit www.evanescence.com or www.winduprecords.com.

Sounds exciting, like so many things that I speak of on my blog I’ll add this to the rest of it: don’t fuck it up!

–Socram

16 thoughts on “Evanescence coming out with new album

  1. socramforever says:

    like what? please send me some, I download new shit and then I get bored easily. I have an ipod and I drive with it and listen to it on the radio, so I have a lot of time to listen to stuff, send me whatever you think I should listen too, I need new stuff!

  2. flammable says:

    Well, maybe you’d want to get something to eat, or something. At least find a nearby bathroom. It’s coming out on October 3rd.

  3. flammable says:

    Holy crap! And the new Bond movie comes out this month, in November.

    At least, I think that’s what we were talking about, right?

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