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  • From Fallen to Sanctuary: The Evanescence Timeline

    Evanescence will be releasing their sixth studio album Sanctuary on June 5, 2026. Led by the single Who Will You Follow, the album marks a significant new milestone in the band’s storied career. Since their debut, they have maintained a global legacy as one of the most successful and enduring rock bands in modern music.

    Evanescence music accompanied many fans through everything going around in the world around them, through sad and happy moments. Join us as we recap the timelines of the most significant events in Evanescence history, remembering what was going on in the world at the same time. For long term fans, I hope this timeline will trigger happy memories of your own, and for young fans, we hope this will help you appreciate this band’s history and legacy even more.

    1994

    Evanescence is formed

    Teenage Amy Lee and Ben Moody meet and start making on music together.

    Meanwhile that same year:

    • Death of Kurt Cobain
    • Pantera release 7th album Far Beyond Driven
    • First season of Friends begins airing
    • Iconic movie Pulp Fiction is released
    • Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as President of South Africa

    2000

    First demo album “Origin”

    After being joined by David Hodges and working on their first two EPs, Evanescence created a demo album “Origin”

    Meanwhile that same year:

    • Release of Linkin Park‘s debut album Hybrid Theory
    • Release of Eminem‘s The Marshall Mathers LP
    • Release of the movie Gladiator
    • Release of the video game The Sims
    • Real Madrid wins their 8th UEFA Champions League title
    • George W. Bush wins the U.S. Presidency following the Supreme Court recount ruling
    • Vladimir Putin is elected President of Russia for the first time

    2003

    Evanescence release debut album Fallen

    Evanescence released their major-label debut album Fallen. The band consisted of Amy Lee, Ben Moody, John LeCompt, Will Boyd, and Rocky Gray.

    Meanwhile that same year:

    • Metallica released their eighth studio album St. Anger.
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was released and eventually won all 11 Academy Awards for which it was nominated.
    • Finding Nemo was released and became the highest-grossing animated film at the time.
    • A.C. Milan won their 6th UEFA Champions League title after defeating Juventus in a penalty shootout.
    • Michael Schumacher won a record-breaking 6th Formula One World Championship title.
    • Saddam Hussein was toppled from power following the invasion of Iraq by the United States and coalition forces.

    2006

    Evanescence release The Open Door

    2006

    After being joined by Terry Balsamo and Tim McCord to complete the lineup alongside Amy Lee, John LeCompt, and Rocky Gray, Evanescence released their second studio album The Open Door in 2006.

    Meanwhile that same year:

    • Tool released their fourth studio album 10,000 Days
    • Slayer released their ninth studio album Christ Illusion
    • The movie Casino Royale was released, introducing Daniel Craig as the new James Bond.
    • Italy won their 4th FIFA World Cup title after defeating France in a penalty shootout.
    • Barcelona won their 2nd UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 2–1 in the final.
    • Montenegro officially declared independence after a referendum, ending its state union with Serbia.

    2011

    Evanescence release self-titled album

    After returning from a multi-year hiatus and solidifying a lineup with Will Hunt and Troy McLawhorn alongside Amy Lee, Terry Balsamo, and Tim McCord, Evanescence released their self-titled third studio album Evanescence in 2011.

    Meanwhile that same year:

    • Adele released her second studio album 21
    • Foo Fighters released their seventh studio album Wasting Light
    • The fantasy drama series Game of Thrones premiered on HBO, starting a global cultural phenomenon.
    • Barcelona won their 4th UEFA Champions League title after defeating Manchester United 3–1 in the final.
    • Novak Djokovic won three out of four Grand Slam titles in one of the most dominant individual seasons in tennis history.
    • Osama bin Laden was killed during a U.S. military raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
    • The Arab Spring protests led to the downfall of several long-standing leaders, including Hosni Mubarak in Egypt.

    2015

    Jen Majura joins Evanescence

    After Terry Balsamo left the band in 2015, Jen Majura joined Amy Lee, Tim McCord, Will Hunt, and Troy McLawhorn as the new guitarist.

    Meanwhile that same year:

    • Iron Maiden released their sixteenth studio album The Book of Souls
    • The movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released
    • The movie Jurassic World was released
    • The Golden State Warriors won their 4th NBA championship, ending a 40-year title drought for the franchise.
    • Barcelona won their 5th UEFA Champions League title after defeating Juventus 3–1 in the final held in Berlin.
    • A US Supreme Court ruling legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in all 50 states.
    • A historic nuclear deal was reached between Iran and six world powers to limit Iran‘s nuclear activities in exchange for lifting economic sanctions.

    2015

    Evanescence releases Synthesis

    After exploring new musical directions with orchestral and electronic arrangements, Evanescence released their fourth studio album Synthesis in 2017.

    Meanwhile that same year:

    • Linkin Park released their seventh studio album One More Light, which was tragically followed by the death of frontman Chester Bennington.
    • Black Sabbath performed their final two shows in their hometown of Birmingham, officially concluding their 49-year career.
    • Release of the movie Star Wars: The Last Jedi
    • Premiere of the dystopian series The Handmaid’s Tale
    • Real Madrid won their 12th UEFA Champions League title, becoming the first team to win consecutive titles in the modern era.
    • Roger Federer won his 8th Wimbledon singles title, making him the most successful male player in the tournament’s history at that time.
    • The United Kingdom officially triggered Article 50, beginning the formal legal process of Brexit.

    2017

    Evanescence releases Synthesis

    After exploring new musical directions with orchestral and electronic arrangements, Evanescence released their fourth studio album Synthesis in 2017.

    Meanwhile that same year:

    • Linkin Park released their seventh studio album One More Light, which was tragically followed by the death of frontman Chester Bennington.
    • Black Sabbath performed their final two shows in their hometown of Birmingham, officially concluding their 49-year career.
    • Release of the movie Star Wars: The Last Jedi
    • Premiere of the dystopian series The Handmaid’s Tale
    • Real Madrid won their 12th UEFA Champions League title, becoming the first team to win consecutive titles in the modern era.
    • Roger Federer won his 8th Wimbledon singles title, making him the most successful male player in the tournament’s history at that time.
    • The United Kingdom officially triggered Article 50, beginning the formal legal process of Brexit.

    2021

    The Bitter Truth

    Evanescence released their fifth studio album The Bitter Truth in 2021.

    Meanwhile that same year:

    • Release of Iron Maiden‘s seventeenth studio album Senjutsu
    • Release of Gojira‘s seventh studio album Fortitude
    • Release of the movie Spider-Man: No Way Home
    • Italy wins their 2nd UEFA European Championship title after defeating England
    • Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States
    • Completion of the United States military withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years

    2022

    Emma Anzai joins Evanescence

    Following the departure of Jen Majura, Tim McCord transitioned from bass to guitar while Emma Anzai of Sick Puppies joined Amy Lee, Will Hunt, and Troy McLawhorn as the new bassist, while the band completed the Worlds Collide tour with Within Temptation

    Meanwhile that same year:

    • Ozzy Osbourne released his thirteenth studio album Patient Number 9, featuring high-profile collaborations with Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and Tony Iommi.
    • The movie Top Gun: Maverick was released and became the highest-grossing film of Tom Cruise‘s career
    • Argentina won their 3rd FIFA World Cup title in Qatar after defeating France in a penalty shootout following a 3–3 draw.
    • Real Madrid won their 14th UEFA Champions League title
    • Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, marking the largest military conflict in Europe since World War II.
    • Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, passed away at the age of 96 and was succeeded by King Charles III.
    05/06/2022. London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 2022 – Platinum Pageant outside Buckingham Palace . Picture by Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street

    2026

    Sanctuary

    In 2026, Evanescence announced the June 5 release of their sixth studio album Sanctuary, which was introduced by the lead single Who Will You Follow.

    The post From Fallen to Sanctuary: The Evanescence Timeline first appeared on FemMetal – Goddesses of Metal.

  • Yes reschedule Fragile UK tour for 2027

    Prog legends Yes have finally sorted the new dates for their “Fragile” UK tour, which is now set to roll out in May 2027. It’s a bit of a wait, but the good news is that if you’ve already got tickets, they’ll still be valid for the new shows. The band had to push things … Continue reading Yes reschedule Fragile UK tour for 2027
  • Black Veil Brides Team Up with Machine Head’s Robb Flynn for Their Latest Single “Revenger”

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    Goth glam post-hardcore outfit Black Veil Brides have a new album titled VINDICATE coming out on May 8 via Spinefarm and they dropped its fourth single earlier today with “Revenger”. And unlike the other previous offerings, this one’s got something up its proverbial sleeve that most won’t see coming — they have Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn in the mix.

    Focusing on the whole vengeance = justice motif, the band says “Revenger” frames “vengeance as fantasy and delusion, following a self-styled avenger convinced that retribution could deliver justice.” Of course, that retribution is usually short lived, however, so don’t take the wrong message away from this one.

    Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack elaborated on that concept:

    “I have always been interested in the sort of ethical dilemma that we have culturally of cheering for justice. I thought it would be an interesting exercise to write lyrics from the perspective of someone who is trying to seek out the ultimate form of justice.

    “Because I was writing from someone else’s voice, this felt like the kind of song that would be best served by having someone else’s voice on the song. So, we brought in Robb Flynn of Machine Head. The reason he came to mind first was of course his voice, tonality and style I thought was perfect for this. He is also someone who was one of the first real defenders of Black Veil Brides. In the early days when we were getting absolutely shit on by every other metal band, Robb Flynn and Machine Head stood up for us and said positive things about us and has maintained that for years and years.

    “I think it’s one of my favorite songs on the record.”

    You can check out the track and preorder your copy of VINDICATE to ensure you get it when it drops on May 8. You can also catch BVB live at any of the tour dates listed below.

    Black Veil Brides 2026 Tour Dates

    Apr 25: Riverside, CA @ Municipal Auditorium ^
    Apr 26: Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort #
    Apr 28: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo #
    Apr 30: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union ^
    May 01: Denver, CO @ Fillmore ^
    May 02: Omaha, NE @ ASTRO #
    May 04: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues ^
    May 05: Houston, TX @ House of Blues ^
    May 06: San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec ^
    May 08: Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle ^
    May 09: Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville *
    May 11: Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall ^
    May 12: Norfolk, VA @ The Norva #
    May 14: Philadelphia, PA @ Fillmore ^
    May 15: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE #
    May 16: Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple *
    May 17: Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore ^
    May 19: Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room ^
    May 21: Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore ^
    May 22: Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre ^
    May 23: Madison, WI @ The Sylvee ^
    May 25: Toronto, ON @ History ^
    May 26: Montreal, QC @ M-Telus ^
    May 28: New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square ^
    May 29: Silver Spring, MD @ Fillmore ^
    May 30: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium #

    ^ Promoted by Live Nation
    * Festival appearance
    # Not a Live Nation date

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  • Gregg Allman documentary gets theatrical release

    A new documentary chronicling the life and legacy of Gregg Allman is set for a theatrical release this summer.

    Subtext, in association with Rolling Stone Films, has announced that Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul will arrive in U.S. theaters on June 17. The release will include one-week engagements in Los Angeles and New York, along with one-night screenings across the country.

    Directed by GRAMMY and Golden Globe Award-winning filmmaker James Keach, the feature-length documentary explores the life and career of Allman, the influential voice behind the The Allman Brothers Band and a central figure in the development of Southern rock.

    Ahead of the nationwide release, two premiere events are scheduled. The first will take place June 9 at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre and will feature a special acoustic performance by Devon Allman and Duane Betts. The second event will be held June 11 at the Grand Opera House in Macon, Georgia, and will include a special appearance by Chuck Leavell. Both events will include a screening of the film and a Q&A with members of the filmmaking team.

    Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul traces Allman’s journey through personal tragedy, addiction, and artistic triumph, incorporating archival footage, interviews, and live performances. The film examines key moments in his life, including the death of his brother and bandmate Duane Allman, and explores how those experiences shaped his music and legacy.

    The documentary also looks at the broader cultural impact of Allman and the Allman Brothers Band, highlighting their role in breaking racial barriers in the American South and their deep connection to Black musical traditions.

    The film marks the first release from Subtext, a production and distribution company launched in 2026 by Danielle DiGiacomo, Brian Levy, and Teddy Liouliakis, with a focus on music-driven storytelling.

    “Gregg’s story totally resonated with me,” says James Keach, “especially his relationship with his brother, Duane. I have a very close relationship with my brother, Stacy. We worked together for years on a lot of great projects – The Long Riders was formative for us as well as for the Carradine and Quaid brothers – and the thought of losing my brother at such a young age really got me.

    “Not everyone works this way, but I believe that understanding trauma from the formative years of a person’s life is central when telling their story in a documentary. A lot of incredible artists have these shattering experiences in their past that inform every aspect of their lives and talent. Gregg had those demons inside his amazingly creative brain. He dove deep into his addiction when Duane died, but later in life, when he was sober, he faced his own mortality with dignity and acceptance. It’s personally important to me to carry Gregg’s message of trying to change the trajectory of people consumed by addiction. You can hear the ache in his voice in his brilliant music.”

    “I was Gregg’s friend,” says Michael Lehman. “This movie is personal to me because I want the world to know the Gregg behind the music.

    “Gregg was impacted by, among other things, his profoundly close relationship and the tragic loss of his brother Duane. His music reflects the joy and the pain of his life experiences. I chose James Keach to direct this film because James is both an incredibly talented director and has a close relationship with his own brother, Stacy. I knew from the start that he would bring to life Gregg’s story, including the relationship with Duane and with his band, The Allman Brothers Band, and that James would be able to create both an enjoyable and deeply memorable film.”

    “Gregg Allman’s music is woven into the fabric of American culture, and this film captures both the artistry and the humanity behind the legend,” said Brian Levy of Subtext. “We’re proud to bring the film to American audiences, offering devoted fans rare insight and archival material while introducing Gregg’s legacy to a new generation.”

    The post Gregg Allman documentary gets theatrical release appeared first on Blues Rock Review.

  • Classic Cover: Postmodern Jukebox – “Thank You For The Music” (original by ABBA) and tour starts soon!

    The time-travelling musical collective known as Postmodern Jukebox has just kicked off its fifth season, and they’ve brought a fresh face along for the ride. The group, famous for taking modern pop hits and giving them a vintage makeover, has just released a brand-new cover of the ABBA classic “Thank You For The Music”. The … Continue reading Classic Cover: Postmodern Jukebox – “Thank You For The Music” (original by ABBA) and tour starts soon!
  • Mad Lion Records signs Polish Death Metal Act ASPERATUS!

    We’re pleased to announce that Mad Lion Records’ catalog will soon be increased by another extraordinary release – the debut album by Asperatus! The Krakow-based crew expertly crafts technical, aggressive death metal inspired by classic signifies the Florida scenes! Asperatus’ music it’s a fusion of ruthless aggression from the sign of Suffocation, Hate Eternal‘s technical rigor and merciless, dark climate of Morbid Angel and Cannibal […]

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  • The Finnish band MALUMMEH released a new symphonic metal single and music video ‘Gone Too Far’ – New EP out in May!

    Finnish metal band Malummeh, founded in 2004, have released their second single, ‘Gone Too Far’, accompanied by a music video. The track is taken from their eponymous EP, due for release on 28 May 2026 via Inverse Records.  LISTEN to Gone Too Far on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/malummeh-gone-too-far The band comments:“If you follow the news, Gone Too […]

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  • Live report JOE BONAMASSA, Barclays Arena, Hamburg – April 22nd, 2026

    It’s been a while since I last saw Joe Bonamassa perform live. If I remember correctly, the iconic guitarist played five shows at the Carré Theatre in Amsterdam in March 2015, and it was a great experience. While tonight’s venue, Barclays Arena in Hamburg, certainly can’t compete with a location like the Royal Theatre Carre,… Continue Reading →