Evanescence

Performing Friday at the Grand Sierra Resort, Evanescence forged the operatic goth-pop sound of the early 21st century, blending the soul-searching, passionate piano and vocals of lead singer Amy Lee with the aggressive guitars and hammering drums of thrash metal — perfecting the marriage of rock, goth and classical.

Originally hailing from Little Rock, Arkansas, Evanescence’s major-label debut, Fallen, released in 2003, received instant critical and commercial success. The internationally appealing Top 10 singles “Bring Me to Life” and “My Immortal” helped drive airplay and led to two 2003 Grammy Awards (Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance for “Bring Me To Life”). Propelling the band to sales of nearly 14 million albums worldwide, Fallen spent more than 100 weeks on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, was certified gold or platinum in over 35 countries, and sold out arenas globally.

The inherent drama in Evanescence’s music has resonated with listeners around the globe. Now, the operatic goth-pop outfit are touring their latest album, Synthesis, with a full, live orchestra, presenting their hits and newest material in a way never heard before.