Evanescence (ev'e-nes'ens) are a female fronted gothic-rock band from Little Rock, Arkansas.

They were formed in 1994, when Ben Moody (ex-guitarist) and Amy Lee (lead vocals) met at camp. Amy was singing Meat Loaf's "I'd Do Anything For Love" on piano, when Ben discovered her talent.

Current Band Members:

Amy Lee – lead vocals, piano, keyboards (1995–present)
Terry Balsamo – lead guitars (2003–present)

Tim McCord – bass (2006–present)

Former Band Members:

David Hodges – keyboards, piano, backing vocals (1999–2002)
Ben Moody – lead guitars (1995–2003)
Will Boyd – bass (2003–2006)
John LeCompt – rhythm guitars, backing vocals (2002–2007)
Rocky Gray – drums, percussion (2002–2007

As of 2009, Evanescence have released two studio albums, one demo album, three EP's and one live album.