Evanescence 

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• Evanescence

  I've been a huge fan of Evanescence since I was young, and through the changes of band members, i've remained enthused by their music and desperate to get a chance to see them live.

  My friend and I were completely blown away by the performance that they gave at Wembley Arena, the dynamics and precision of the performance provided a smooth blended sound, incredibly similar to the recorded version of their music. The control of the vocals was really stunning, and Amy's ability to hold those high belting notes time after time was astounding and refreshing.

  It was great to hear some of their new material alongside the classics, and they introduced and played it with enthusiasm that rubbed off to the audience, who were hearing the tracks for the first time. The way that they intertwined the new with the old worked really well, showing progression in their sound and subject matter, but the roots of their style were present and underlying in each song.

  As well as the incredible performance from the band, credit must be given to the production team for the awesome lighting and costume, providing a spectacular visual experience for the audience too.

  It was a great touch also that Amy Lee was given the opportunity to perform a couple of songs at the piano, showing off her beautiful voice. The entire audience seemed to be mesmarised and still. It was a magical moment that i'm extremely grateful I was able to experience.

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  by yazhow

• When Evanescence took to the stage back in November 2012, Wembley Arena was ignited with bright lights and the sound of screaming fans. The show went off with a bang as the two time Grammy winners opened up with "What You Want" from their 2011 self-titled third album. Supporting acts were LostAlone and The Used who kept the arena hyped as they blazed through ten songs including the crowd favourites "Bird and the Worm" and "All That I've Got," setting pace for the explosive night to follow. Amy Lee’s vocals were exceptional. Even more so considering this was the band’s last performance in an incredible 131 show tour that began August 2011. She took to the stage with a Union Jack flag tied to her arm and a skirt made of flags to represent each of the 44 countries where the band performed during their eight leg tour. The majority of the set was of tracks from the album 'Evanescence,' but included classic hits like "Bring Me to Life" "Going Under" and a piano rendition by Amy Lee of "My Immortal’ that hands-down stole the show. The crowd held their own too by roaring lyrics and cheering the band on, feeding into the lively atmosphere. No doubt this was an unforgettable experience. It is safe to say Evanescence succeeded in ending their tour on an absolute high, leaving one fan to take to Facebook and post “It was the best day of my life, no joke."

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  by Jayaa68

• In recent years the future of rock outfit Evanescence seemed to be relatively bleak when members announced a hiatus yet fans rejoiced across the globe earlier in 2015 as Amy Lee and co announced the reformation and return to the stage. It would seem an injustice for this well trained and well practiced band to retire from the circuit as they are one of the most iconic and recognisable outfits of the 00s.

  Blending gothic rock and symphonic metal in an innovative way for the time has proven to be a formula for longevity for their career. Attracting a variety of fans to the performance this evening, the lights fall on a dramatic stage as the crunching instrumentals to 'What You Want' begin. Amy Lee is a truly phenomenal front woman managing to convey true and visceral emotion to thousands of people in an arena and make fairly individual impact to every single member of the audience. The discography may only stand at three albums yet the fans adore the music with such intensity that every song is bellowed back culminating in a singalong to the prolific 'Bring Me To Life' which threatens to break all noise pollution barriers in the near area.

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  by sean-ward

• The most mesmerizing, tragically, tear jerking, thought provoking, sympathetic, amazing, awesome, spectacular, and most entertaining concert of the year. Evanescence has been my favorite band when I was a high school junior in 2003. When I was watching the 2003 Daredevil film with Ben Affleck, I was hearing the songs of My Immortal and Bring me to life within the movie and those songs are so moving. Thus, I had to buy their debut album "fallen" and their later albums "The Open Door", third, 2011 self-titled album, and Synthesis. Evanescence make songs for people who have been abused, bullied, rejected, or anyone who had real tragedies in their lives. I have never been to an Evanescence concert at all but 9/1/2018 is the first Evanescence concert I have been to and I will remember it for the rest of my life and I will hopefully see another concert of Evanescence. The concert is truly a great show to go to. I am still a die hard Evanescence fan; they changed my life forever.

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  by martin-nguyen-1

• Amy Lee is simply amazing! We had the meet and great and I must admit, the meet and great is not quite what other bands do, and there was a lot of sitting around and nothing could be singed personally. You get a program signed by the band and shut up.

  Frankly, we could have done without the Orchestra set, prior to the band coming on. It was mediocre at best. In Prague, we are used to high quality symphony music.

  Once the band got on stage, WOW! Amy has a voice and transfers energy in a way I do not remember ay female vocalist since Janice Joplin. She is simply amazing touching hearts and even improving on her recordings. There is nothing like her live!!! She is a treasure and she has hired an A list band to back her up, unfortunately the attention to detail with the orchestra was not the same. In the end, you cannot miss her. I don't care if she is singing the national anthem, go see her!!!!

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  by bear-2

• I have mixed feelings being a huge Evanescence fan. I had already see her last November with the symphony and it was really good. I for one like her Rock & Roll style as in all of the albums I currently have, which is all of them. All that said I thought I was going to see the other style of Evanescence which is why I spent a lot of money on the tickets for good seats. As always she is unbelievable which her voice but now I’m here and she is the opening act. I was like huh? She was listed first when I purchased the tickets so not sure what the deal was there. Now Linsey Stirling was kinda different and neat but it kinda was a Circus act and certainly not why I drive 4 hour to see my favorite band as an opening act.

  Amy Lee we love lots but kinda disappointed.

  Craig

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  by Punkrock40

• They sound great live! This was a unique experience to see them perform with a full orchestra. Amy Lee's voice is hauntingly beautiful and always on point. All the instruments accompanying the band made the songs even more epic sounding! Amy Lee is a rock goddess. Also, Lindsey Sterling was fantastic as well. I like that Lindsey came out to play violin on "Hi-Lo" and Amy Lee came out to sing on Lindsey's song "Shatter Me". They complement each other very well. She can really shred on the violin! Some of her violins were very pretty and unique looking. I loved the dancers that Lindsey had performing alongside her. I thought it was funny when Lindsey showed a video of her dancing and singing to Evanescence when she was 15. Overall, a great experience.

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  by melissa-kaye-roberso

• Both #Evanescence and #Veridia rocked the Sands in Bethlehem PA and brightened my day. It was well worth my time and both bands will continue to be my #1 to see, meet, and great experience Everytime they come through. They raise my spirit, my mood, and brighten my day. Amy Lee's voice is phenomenal and unmatched by anyone and her musical talent is outstanding. It was awesome that Amy was the guest pianist for Veridia's one song that was so deep and meaningful to both singers. If you can, I recommend you go see them and once you do, you'll be hooked too. I wish then safe travels on their tour and best wishes for their future. Rock on your energy is outstanding and transfers to us.

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  by Robert_M_Dohman_Jr

• What i love about an Evanescence gig is that Amy comes out and gives 110%. Tonight was no exception, although the sound balance was not good for the first few tracks. The day had been hot outside and the venue just got hotter as the gig went on, with stage hands passing out water. Without a new album this tour is effectively a re−run of what we had a few years ago, but no complaints from me and the good tempered heaving crowd in the stalls. Again, Amy proved she has lost none of her drive to smash out a great gig and deliver as a fantastic front woman, with a marvellous voice. Rock on with the next album!

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  by petedaikon

• Evanescence, and in particular Amy, was stellar as always. This is the second time I have seen them live and I commuted from Victoria BC Canada for the LA show. I was not disappointed.

  With VIP tickets I met with Amy and saw her perform for sound check.

  The entire band, as usually was flawless (Even when Amy derped one of her lines) and did not disappoint with their sound or the light show that accompanied them. And the haunting Led Zepplin cover of 'Going to California' was the cherry on top. Well done guys it was another dream come true!!!

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  by mizunomegami