American rock band formed in 1995 by Amy Lee and Ben Moody; led by vocalist Amy Lee and rose to mainstream fame with the 2003 album Fallen.

Breakthrough came with the 2003 album Fallen (includes "Bring Me to Life" and "My Immortal"). The band is known for combining piano, gothic atmospheres and heavy guitars; Amy Lee is consistently highlighted in reviews for her vocal performance.

DeBaser's reviews describe Evanescence's trajectory from demo-era gloom to mainstream rock success. Amy Lee's voice is repeatedly praised and live performances are noted as powerful. Opinions on later albums are mixed but generally favorable toward fans.

For:Fans of Evanescence, listeners of gothic/alternative metal, readers of album and live reviews.

 The credit for bringing gothic music into the charts worldwide undoubtedly goes to them.

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 Let’s say it is one of the most mysterious CDs in history…

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 Incredibly, I did not dislike the album.

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