Throwback Thursday: Evanescence Unplugged – The 2004 Anywhere But Home Era

Before YouTube, livestreams and TikTok snippets, Evanescence had given their fans something raw, haunting, and unforgettable: the Anywhere but Home live album and DVD, released in 2004. Recorded during the Paris show at Le Zénith, the set perfectly showcased Amy Lee’s soaring vocals in a powerful live setting—untouched by studio polish but fully equipped with emotional rawness.

Fans were treated to rare acoustic renditions of My Immortal and Breathe No More, and a chilling cover of Korn’s Thoughtless. Amy’s presence, the gothic imagery, and energy from the audience turned Anywhere But Home from being just a concert documentary to a landmark of the band’s early touring years.

The DVD was a way for many first-time viewers to see Evanescence live-whether they actually did, or just through their living room TV, it cemented Amy Lee as one of the most compelling frontwomen of the 2000s.

Do you remember your first time watching Anywhere but Home? Let us know what your favorite performance was from that legendary set.

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Evanescence Featured in HBO’s The Rehearsal Season 2 — A Surreal Tribute to “Bring Me to Life”

Evanescence fans were treated to a thrilling surprise in the latest episode of HBO’s critically acclaimed series The Rehearsal, created by and starring Nathan Fielder.

The show, known for its mind-bending mix of reality, satire, and emotional exploration, took an unexpected musical turn by featuring the band’s legendary hit “Bring Me to Life.” Without giving away any plot details, let’s just say the song plays a memorable role — one that’s both thought-provoking and oddly touching.

A Moment of Evanescence

Originally released in 2003, “Bring Me to Life” became an anthem of the early 2000s, known for its intense emotion, gothic atmosphere, and Amy Lee’s powerhouse vocals. In this new context, the song reemerges in a fresh and surprising way, proving its continued cultural relevance more than two decades later.

Whether you’re a longtime Evanescence fan or just discovering their music, this episode offers a new lens through which to experience the iconic track.

The Rehearsal Season 2

Fielder’s unique storytelling continues to challenge viewers’ expectations — blending personal reflection with absurd humor and deep philosophical questions. This season brings even more layered, thought-provoking content, with a few unexpected cultural references woven in for good measure.

No spoilers here — but Evanescence fans should absolutely watch this episode.

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Throwback Thursday: Evanescence Rise to Fame

Every Thursday we dive into some nostalgic moments and reminisce about the rise of Evanescence, whose trademark theme was mixing gothic rock and haunting melodies into the mainstream among the early 2000s.

It all started in Little Rock, Arkansas, where a young Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody met at a youth camp whilst they started writing music together. The humble beginnings would eventually take Evanescence to the top of the charts with their groundbreaking debut album, “Fallen,” in March 2003.

Evanescence live at the Music Farm in Charleston, SC 2003

“Fallen” isn’t just an album — it’s a cultural moment, a phenomenon. “Bring Me to Life”, “My Immortal,” and “Going Under” spoke to a generation with their emotional resonance and dark, cinematic sound. With Amy Lee’s soaring top notes, Evanescence pushed into a realm of music history through their fusion of the rock, metal, and orchestral genres.

Particularly, “Bring Me to Life” was propelled to stardom for the inclusion within the 2003 movie Daredevil. The Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance was awarded for the single and “Fallen” went on to sell over 17 million units throughout the world.

Despite lineup changes, personal struggles, and long gaps between albums, the evolution has continued, staying true to their emotional intensity and musical ingenuity. From The Open Door historically representing growth in 2006 through to Synthesis in 2017 and The Bitter Truth in 2021, these albums talk about growth, resilience, and artistic bravery.

The throwback today celebrates not just an account of success in their early days but the everlasting essence of Evanescence: a band that dared to be different and change the face of rock music forever.

What’s your favorite memory of Evanescence? Drop a comment below and let’s share certain moment!

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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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