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Life
bring
me
to
[new]
evanescence finds immortal
synthesis with symphony
story by andy argyrakis
|
photos by paul r. brown
F
rom the moment
double Grammy Award winners Evanescence
broke ground worldwide in
, the Amy Lee–fronted act has not only
stayed at the forefront of the alternative rock scene, but continues to sow
its own earth with electronic and classically-in uenced experiments. Along with
deeply vulnerable, heart-on-sleeve songwriting that’s literally been life-changing
for Evanescence’s legion of fans, the wait between ambitious undertakings has
only increased their anticipation. e group’s fourth studio project,
Synthesis
,
shot straight to the top albums on
Billboard
in late
a er a six-year record-
ing hiatus and served as the subject for an epic tour from coast to coast. While
the album retains all of Evanescence’s signature elements, including Lee’s near
operatic range, it’s anchored by a full orchestra accompanying the band through
bold reimaginations of several beloved hits, plus a couple entirely new tunes.
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