Amy Lee • Evanescence

Throwback Thursday: Evanescence & Their VMA Legacy

Here’s your Throwback Thursday spotlight on Evanescence and their past MTV Video Music Awards nominations.

2003 MTV Video Music Awards

Best New Artist in a Video – “Bring Me to Life” (featuring Paul McCoy): Nominated
Best Rock Video – “Bring Me to Life”: Nominated

2004 MTV Video Music Awards

Best Rock Video – “My Immortal”: Nominated

2020 MTV Video Music Awards

Best Rock – “Wasted on You”: Nominated

2021 MTV Video Music Awards

Best Rock – “Use My Voice”: Nominated

2025 MTV Video Music Awards

Best Rock – “Afterlife”: Nominated – VOTE NOW

From their explosive debut with “Bring Me to Life” to recent nods like “Afterlife”, Evanescence’s VMA journey spans over two decades a testament to their enduring impact in rock music.

Amy Lee • Photos

Dive Into 1000+ New Amy Lee Photo Moments—Concert, Backstage & More

We’re excited to announce a huge gallery update: more than 1000 new photos of Amy Lee are now live on AmyLeeFans.com! From dynamic on-stage performances to intimate backstage moments, this collection captures the full spectrum of Amy’s artistry and passion.

Evanescence

2025 Is the Year of Evanescence — Here’s Everything You Need to Know

New Single: “Afterlife”

On March 28, Evanescence released “Afterlife”, their first new track since 2021’s The Bitter Truth. The song is featured in Netflix’s animated series Devil May Cry, which premiered on April 3. Co-written by Amy Lee and Alex Seaver of Mako, and produced alongside Nick Raskulinecz, “Afterlife” blends the band’s signature gothic rock with cinematic flair.

Amy Lee describes the track as “both the pain and the resolve” of someone who has “nothing left to lose.”^[1]

The lyric video, released on March 27, includes exclusive clips from the Devil May Cry series.^[2]

New Album in the Works

Fans can rejoice as Amy Lee confirmed that Evanescence is deeply immersed in creating their next studio album. In a recent interview, she revealed, “We are happily, deeply in the creative process on the new album and a couple of other side things like this.”^[3]

While no release date has been announced, Lee emphasized that the band is focused on producing new material following their extensive touring schedule.
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Evanescence • Throwback

Throwback Thursday Evanescence’s The Open Door

Evanescence’s The Open Door is such an iconic album! Released in 2006, it marked a darker, more mature evolution in their sound. Songs like “Call Me When You’re Sober” and “Lithium” really defined the band’s blend of orchestral rock and gothic, atmospheric elements. The emotional intensity in Amy Lee’s vocals just hits different on that album. Do you have a favorite track from The Open Door?

Evanescence • Photos

Afterlife Official Music Video & Behind The Scene Photo Additions

Check out photos on the gallery from the Afterlife (from the Netflix series “Devil May Cry”) – Official Music Video and some behind the scene photos!

Evanescence

Afterlife (from the Netflix series “Devil May Cry”) – Official Music Video

Check out The official music video for “Afterlife” from the Netflix series Devil May Cry

Amy Lee • Evanescence

Evanescence’s Amy Lee Names the Video Game That Inspired Her Lone Tattoo

Evanescence’s Amy Lee has shared that one video game in particular has sparked such fandom for her that she was inspired to get a tattoo.

Lee made the revelation in a promotional video for Netflix tied to the release of the Devil May Cry animated series for which Evanescence contributed the recently released single, “Afterlife.”

What Is Amy Lee’s Favorite Video Game Franchise?
Within the shared discussion, Lee was asked if she was a gamer. It was then that she shared her longtime passion for the Legend of Zelda gaming series.

“I am a huge Legend of Zelda fan, for life,” said the singer. “Ocarina of Time was like my first RPG experience.”

She confesses, “I still play it from time to time to calm my heart down and put me to sleep. Throughout my life, as they’ve gone into Breath of The Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. There’s just been this ongoing life journey with me and my family and The Legend of Zelda.”

As she chuckles about her love of the game, she suddenly recalls that she has gotten one tattoo and it’s the “life hearts” that are found on her wrist that she proudly displays.

Evanescence

Amy Lee Says “We Have a lot of Songs in Progress Right Now”

New @evanescence music incoming! @AmyLeeEV tells @iamsophiek "we have a lot of songs in progress right now that I'm really excited about" 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Dy3CD77dIe

— Kerrang! Radio (@KerrangRadio) April 14, 2025

Amy Lee

‘MTV Unplugged’ Episodes Ranked

Amy Lee’s haunting vocals brought a transformative depth to Korn’s MTV Unplugged performance, which Loudwire ranked as the 8th best episode in the series’ history. Recorded in December 2006, this acoustic set featured a standout rendition of “Freak on a Leash” where Lee’s ethereal voice intertwined seamlessly with Jonathan Davis’s, offering a fresh, emotionally charged take on the nu-metal classic. This collaboration not only showcased Lee’s versatility but also highlighted the innovative potential of acoustic reinterpretations in heavy music.

The performance was part of a broader effort to reinterpret Korn’s music in an acoustic setting, featuring contributions from other notable artists like The Cure. The album debuted at number 9 on the U.S. Billboard 200, reflecting its commercial success and the positive reception from fans and critics alike.

For those interested in experiencing this unique performance, the “Freak on a Leash” duet featuring Amy Lee is available on various platforms, including YouTube and Spotify.