{"id":670382,"date":"2026-07-02T19:48:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T19:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/670382\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T19:48:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T19:48:21","slug":"evanescences-amy-lee-celebrates-womens-ever-growing-presence-in-rock-and-metal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/670382\/","title":{"rendered":"Evanescence\u2019s Amy Lee celebrates women\u2019s \u201cever-growing\u201d presence in rock and metal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Evanescence<\/a>\u2019s Amy Lee has celebrated the \u201cever-growing\u201d presence of women in rock and metal.<\/p>\n

Talking to The Mistress Carrie Podcast<\/a>, the singer praises the \u201crock and metal sisterhood\u201d, highlighting the fact that female musicians seem to be more common and enjoying more success in alternative music compared to previous generations.<\/p>\n

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She talks about when she recently saw her band at number one on a singles chart in America, followed by rockers The Pretty Reckless, fronted by actress-turned-musician Taylor Momsen, at number two. She says it was \u201cbadass\u201d to see \u201cwomen on top\u201d in that way.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI love the sisterhood, and the rock and metal sisterhood is amazing because it\u2019s an ever-growing group,\u201d she continues (via Blabbermouth<\/a>). \u201cIt really is. But we all support and push each other, because we want there to be more open-mindedness and inclusivity in general and all of those things.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee also states her belief that women in metal aren\u2019t succeeding simply because they\u2019re women and thus standing out in a traditionally male-dominated field.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe all also have a really high standard,\u201d she explains. \u201cIf you\u2019re gonna make it that far, it can\u2019t be about being a woman. That\u2019s not gonna get you there. It\u2019s gotta be you’re really hardworking and talented. Like they say in New York, the proof is in the puddin\u2019, right? So you just gotta bring it. That\u2019s the way to make it work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Metal has historically been a \u2018boy\u2019s club\u2019, with almost all of its best-selling bands \u2013 including Metallica<\/a>, Iron Maiden<\/a>, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Korn \u2013 having all-male lineups. Festival bills and concert lineups have reflected that gender imbalance. This year, Linkin Park<\/a>, now co-fronted by Emily Armstrong, became the first band with a female singer to headline Download festival in the UK, despite the festival having existed for 23 years.<\/p>\n

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However, recent years have seen more bands with female members break through, such as Spiritbox<\/a>, Jinjer and Halestorm. Last year, Lee collaborated with Spiritbox singer Courtney LaPlante and pop-metal solo artist Poppy on a standalone single called End Of You, which was one of the most anticipated metal tracks of 2025. Lee said the song was \u201cabout taking on the patriarchy\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn order to make way for the new, we have to let some old ways die,\u201d she continued (via NME<\/a>), \u201cand I don\u2019t feel that should be as hard as it is. I love change, and things can stand to definitely get a lot better than they are right now. It\u2019s about challenging the norms and showing how strong we are when unified as women.\u201d<\/p>\n

Evanescence released their latest album, Sanctuary, last month. Their 2003 debut single, Bring Me To Life, was certified 11-times Platinum<\/a> by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) earlier this week, meaning it\u2019s sold upwards of 11 million units or amassed the equivalent on streaming services in the United States. The band\u2019s debut album, Fallen, was certified Diamond (10-times Platinum) in 2022.<\/p>\n

Evanescence are currently touring North America and will play at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois on July 8. They\u2019ll hit Europe in September, starting with a run of UK shows from September 8 to 13. See the full list of upcoming dates and get tickets via their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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