The Latest News Of Evanescence:

Continuing the multi-platinum success of their sophomore album, The Open Door, Evanescence (Wind-up Records) welcomes drummer Will Hunt and guitarist Troy McLawhorn - both from Dark New Day (Warner Bros. Records) - to the band this week. "I am a big fan of Dark New Day and can't wait for the fans to see what the guys bring to our live show," says front woman Amy Lee. Evanescence will debut their new formation on Saturday, May 19th at Columbus' sold out Rock On the Range Festival, along with ZZ Top, Hinder, Velvet Revolver and Buckcherry. Following this performance, Evanescence will perform at WMMR BQ FESTIVAL (Philadelphia) on Sunday, May 20th at Camden's Tweeter Center, along with Velvet Revolver, Buckcherry and Chevelle. The group will then embark on a one-month European tour making stops in Belgium, France and Russia at select festivals and headline dates. Beginning July 20th in St. Louis, Missouri, Evanescence will co-headline the U.S. leg of The Family Values Tour with Korn.

THE FIRST ANNUAL ROCK ON THE RANGE FESTIVAL SELLS OUT IN ADVANCE The first annual Rock On The Range festival - presented by Right Arm Entertainment and AEG LIVE - has sold out more than a week before the May 19 event, drawing fans from around the country. 40,000 rock fans will convene at Columbus Crew Stadium in Ohio for the day-long all-star concert with a line-up including: ZZ TOP, EVANESCENCE, VELVET REVOLVER, HINDER, CHEVELLE, THREE DAYS GRACE, BREAKING BENJAMIN, PAPA ROACH, BUCKCHERRY, PUDDLE OF MUDD, OPERATOR, BLACK STONE CHERRY, 2 CENTS and WHITESTARR.Evanescence performs on the Main stage at 8:35 PM.

"Sweet Sacrifice" gets added to Fuse's Oven Fresh! The video is up for voting on www.fuse.tv/ovenfresh starting today, Monday, May 14th along with 6 others. Viewers can the vote for their favorite one from then until Thursday, May 17, at 5 PM. The video with the most votes will get played as the Oven Fresh Champion on Friday.

Evanescence is alive and well. John and Rocky were in Evanescence for four years and we shared some great times together playing live, but they were ready to move on and so we have parted ways. Evanescence is something I have loved and nurtured since I was fourteen, and I will continue to protect and fight for it as I always have. Terry, Tim and I are very excited to play live with some amazing new musicians and we will rock harder than ever. Stay tuned for more news on that front. And don't worry about the tour, guys. Nothing will be cancelled and we will see you soon!