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Post by mcbrearty on Jun 19, 2009 15:10:49 GMT -5
Not sure if theres been a thread or not but this seems interesting. ;) Brian Mansfield of USA Today reports that three of the four original members of Evanescence — guitarists Ben Moody and John LeCompt and drummer Rocky Gray — have joined forces with "American Idol" powerhouse vocalist Carly Smithson to form a new band called The Fallen. A formal announcement will be made this coming Monday, June 22 in Hollywood, with a news conference and the band's first live performance. Debut song "Bury Me Alive" will be available at that time for free download at WeAreTheFallen.com. The Fallen's lineup is rounded out by bassist Marty O'Brien, whose recording and touring credits include Disturbed, Kelly Clarkson, Static-X, Methods Of Mayhem and Tommy Lee. "This all happened by accident," Smithson — who sang Evanescence's "Bring Me To Life" during the 2008 Idols Live tour told USA Today. She's friends with Moody's housemate, Monique Morrison. "I met him once or twice (at the house) before the band thing," said Smithson, who had been working on a solo project. The new group's name alludes to Evanescence's 2003 major-label debut album, "Fallen", which has sold 7 million copies in the USA. Smithson doesn't see herself as replacing Evanescence singer Amy Lee. "Amy let the boys go," she told USA Today. "We just started a new band, called The Fallen. It's got really nothing to do with Evanescence." The Fallen initially may perform a few Evanescence songs live, she says, "but we're pretty much focused on new music. You have an amazing writing team here, and amazing musicians. "Our voices are completely different," she said of Lee. "This music is, obviously, the players from Evanescence, but Marty's bringing a different flavor from what he does. I'm bringing a different flavor from what I do, and Ben has completely explored many different genres over the last few years. It's not Evanescence anymore. It's huge. It's big, big, big songs that I can wail my ass off on, because that's what I love to do." www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/former_evanescence_members_join_forces_with_american_idol_singer.html
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Post by lockebox on Jun 19, 2009 15:35:29 GMT -5
Indeed it is interesting. Didn't see this coming to be honest. Carly Smithson has an amazing voice, not sure that she's a "rock" singer though. Should be fascinating to see what they have to offer if the whole thing is serious.
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Post by Matt4319 on Jun 19, 2009 15:55:28 GMT -5
Whoa. This might be awesome.
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Post by aTunes on Jun 19, 2009 17:15:00 GMT -5
I hope they have some success. Carly deserves to have a little after all the bumps in her road.
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Post by Crushcrushchris on Jun 19, 2009 18:51:41 GMT -5
I'm going to give it a fair listen. Some Ev fans are really not wanting to give this a chance, but with 3/5 of the original lineup, I'm really looking forward to this. Apparently, if you can do the whole Back to the Future thing...you're to picture Ev if Ben never left and they were going to put out a second record.
In the meanwhile, Ben just randomly up and released a solo album of his own work, some of which pertains to the breakup from years back.
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Post by Diablo Cody™ on Jun 19, 2009 18:52:47 GMT -5
Amy Lee? Solo? Actress?
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Post by Crushcrushchris on Jun 19, 2009 18:55:03 GMT -5
New music in 2010...although, I'm still curious as to whether it's solo or the band. Everyone's assuming it's the band, but apparently she's been writing alone because Terry Balsamo is with Cold right now and Tim...well, he's a bassist
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Post by Matt4319 on Jun 19, 2009 19:43:22 GMT -5
Carly had a top 10 hit on my personal chart a year and a half before I'd even heard of Evanescence. Just sayin'.
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Post by pen on Jun 20, 2009 0:22:31 GMT -5
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Post by singingsparrow on Jun 20, 2009 0:38:28 GMT -5
Fascinating that all these ex-Evanescence members also named their new group after their breakthrough album "Fallen"! ;)
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Post by mcbrearty on Jun 20, 2009 4:20:22 GMT -5
Wow that was a good read. Anyone really know what happened with Evanescence, with all the people getting leaving/fired ?? But this should be cool, although not doing an album, seems like the wrong move if these guys want to be taken serioulsy as a new band.
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Jun 20, 2009 4:33:46 GMT -5
But... Here we have a photo taken 2 days in the future, at the news conference:
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Jun 20, 2009 4:43:46 GMT -5
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Post by mcbrearty on Jun 20, 2009 5:17:13 GMT -5
My how this look like they are trying to completely copy Evanescence, look wise anyway, well short of cloning Amy Lee that is.
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Post by Crushcrushchris on Jun 20, 2009 9:08:06 GMT -5
Wow that was a good read. Anyone really know what happened with Evanescence, with all the people getting leaving/fired ?? Back in 2003, while Ev was hitting their stride, they were also fighting with each other. Drug use and discord splintered the band to the point where they were on separate buses and Ben left while they were on tour in Europe. Their last show together in Cologne, Germany has actually turned out to be a fan favorite as far as live sets go. John and Rocky stuck with the group until well into the Open Door era. All of the sudden without warning, just days before Rock on the Range 2007, there was an article explaining John LeCompt getting fired. Rocky quit, but John got fired. That same week, Amy got married and created a firestorm on the official boards.
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Post by Matt4319 on Jun 20, 2009 12:11:29 GMT -5
But... Here we have a photo taken 2 days in the future, at the news conference: I don't understand... whatcha got against this effort? (And to ensure the full URL is clickable, you just put [ url ] and [ /url ] around it [without the spaces].)
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Post by killzone on Jun 20, 2009 22:04:48 GMT -5
Wow that was a good read. Anyone really know what happened with Evanescence, with all the people getting leaving/fired ?? Well let's start in the beginning. Ben met Amy at a camp and formed a "band" though more like a duo, and they started writing songs but not doing any shows. Then they added David Hodges and he became part of the band. Even though Rocky Gray, John LeCompt and Will Boyd had some history with Ev, they were never a part of the band yet (not even during the recording of Fallen except for a writing credit in Taking Over Me and Tourniquet) they became official part of the band when they joined them on tour. David Hodges left the the band after the recording of Fallen (4 months before the release of the album) to pursue a career in the Christian music industry. I believe that's his reasoning. As far as I can remember, Ben Moody left the band before a concert in Germany without telling Amy or anyone that he is quitting. So it took them by surprised. Will Boyd left the band since he wants to be close with his family and spend more time with them than going on long tours. Then I read on another Evanescence website (after the John/Amy drama), Rocky's wife said that Rocky had already left the band (some say to continue with his side project) since January (before the drama) but he was supposed to stay with the band until the touring is over and Wind Up also told him that he shouldn't say anything about his quitting until the tour is over. Rocky left after John was fired by Amy. So yeah, 1 fired member and 4 left on their own accord. Either way, no matter how many times the story of how they left is told, people would still call on Amy for "firing" the members. My how this look like they are trying to completely copy Evanescence, look wise anyway, well short of cloning Amy Lee that is. They look more Lacuna Coil-ish with this shoot. It seems to reflect the Within Me video as well. ----------- New music in 2010...although, I'm still curious as to whether it's solo or the band. Everyone's assuming it's the band, but apparently she's been writing alone because Terry Balsamo is with Cold right now and Tim...well, he's a bassist The solo/band thing can be debated but as far from what I've read from their board. One of the new song that is set to preview this fall on some show was written by Amy and Tim (bassist) and I also saw a video on youtube www.youtube.com/watch?v=q66WHbFXswAabout this one fan who went to a Cold show early this year and ask Terry about Evanescence. He replied that they are currently writing. So I'm assuming this is going to be a band effort and not a solo one. ------------------- As for this band, well goodluck to them. I don't think they are going to have a hard time getting radio/tv play and becoming successful. After all, their lead singer is an American Idol contestant while one is good at creating music that appeals to the mainstream.
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Post by pen on Jun 20, 2009 22:31:11 GMT -5
In reference to the "calling on Amy" bit, it doesn't help that since all of that went down, every member except for Hodges has pretty much blamed Amy for everything. If Ben and Rocky both quit, they sure make it sound like they still hold a grudge.
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Jun 21, 2009 3:02:40 GMT -5
I don't understand... whatcha got against this effort? 1) The fact that they named themselves after Evanescence's first album. 2) The fact that The Fallen may perform a few Evanescence songs live, initially. 3) The fact that Carly, a footnote of an aspiring pop singer, auditioned with and/or performed "Bring Me to Life" on American Idol and claims now that it's always been rock she wanted to sing. Well she was sure going about it the wrong way for the past 8-10 years, wasn't she? 4) The fact that Carly said the new band has "really nothing to do with Evanescence" EXCEPT THAT IT HAS EVERYTHING TO DO WITH EVANESCENCE. I've been disillusioned with Ben ever since learning he was the one trying to make Evanescence's music so pop-oriented all along and, true to form, started writing pop songs for Avril, Kelly, Anastacia (I think?), et al. in his years since. But I've also become disillusioned with Amy over time, seeing as how she's the only original member, touring or otherwise, left and how poorly this reflects on her after just 4 years or so. Yes, I'll reserve musical judgment until I hear the upcoming material, but everything about The Fallen appears to be a calculated move to ride the success of the Evanescence name and Carly's involvement doesn't seem genuine, however "genuine" the former Evanescence hired guns led by the pop-driven original member could be to start with.
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Post by Matt4319 on Jun 21, 2009 11:26:50 GMT -5
I don't understand... whatcha got against this effort? 1) The fact that they named themselves after Evanescence's first album. 2) The fact that The Fallen may perform a few Evanescence songs live, initially. 3) The fact that Carly, a footnote of an aspiring pop singer, auditioned with and/or performed "Bring Me to Life" on American Idol and claims now that it's always been rock she wanted to sing. Well she was sure going about it the wrong way for the past 8-10 years, wasn't she? 4) The fact that Carly said the new band has "really nothing to do with Evanescence" EXCEPT THAT IT HAS EVERYTHING TO DO WITH EVANESCENCE. Yes, I'll reserve musical judgment until I hear the upcoming material, but everything about The Fallen appears to be a calculated move to ride the success of the Evanescence name and Carly's involvement doesn't seem genuine, however "genuine" the former Evanescence hired guns led by the pop-driven original member could be to start with. Points taken. I guess for me it is mainly about the music. 3/4 of a band I love(d when they were "out") + a singer whom I know has a lot of promise = a very good chance I'll like at least some of what they put out. I've been disillusioned with Ben ever since learning he was the one trying to make Evanescence's music so pop-oriented all along and, true to form, started writing pop songs for Avril, Kelly, Anastacia (I think?), et al. in his years since. Hmm, didn't realize this. I guess it didn't work, at any rate.
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Post by Jaws on Jun 22, 2009 14:03:06 GMT -5
www.wearethefallen.comFirst 100,000 to register qualify for a free download of the first single! Already did it, just waiting for the link!
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Post by lockebox on Jun 22, 2009 14:46:52 GMT -5
Thats if you get the gig of course ;) How long has this been up for? Just assessing my chances
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Post by Jaws on Jun 22, 2009 14:48:22 GMT -5
Not quite an hour. Though some people on idolforums were talking about how they signed up last night... I don't know how though.
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Post by Justin. on Jun 22, 2009 15:52:46 GMT -5
I just signed up .
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Post by Matt4319 on Jun 22, 2009 15:54:05 GMT -5
Thats if you get the gig of course ;) How long has this been up for? Just assessing my chances I'm sure you're within the first 100,000 - if not the first 10,000.
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Post by No Brake$ on Jun 22, 2009 16:54:28 GMT -5
This group will be huge on radio, I am not a big fan of Evanescence but Ben Moody knows what he is doing, people are very familiar with Smithson... I don't see how this would not be an easy win. Guaranteed rock until Idol begins next year when they put out something that has huge crossover appeal.
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Post by discoloser on Jun 22, 2009 18:22:52 GMT -5
I don't care for it.
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Post by Justin. on Jun 22, 2009 20:02:21 GMT -5
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Post by mcbrearty on Jun 22, 2009 20:46:39 GMT -5
My god this sounds so much like Evanescence. Sounds alot like "Lithium" (except for the chorus).
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Post by pen on Jun 23, 2009 0:06:28 GMT -5
Wow. The gauntlet has officially been thrown down. Amy Lee will have her work cut out for her.
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