It’s been a minute — or, let’s face it, almost a decade — since we last got a full album of original material from Evanescence. But Amy Lee isn’t here to rush things. Instead, she’s setting the table one course at a time, starting with the band’s blistering cover of Fleetwood Mac’s The Chain. What started as a short piece for the Gears 5 video game trailer quickly morphed into a full-band recording, giving Evanescence the chance to flex their studio muscles and reconnect with their raw, hard-rock roots.
Why The Chain? Because it’s the kind of track that sinks its hooks in and never lets go. “The lyrics are beautiful and personal,” Amy says, hinting at how the song’s themes of resilience and connection hit especially close to home. “It felt so good to come together this way for the song.”
But this isn’t just a nostalgic trip down classic rock lane. Lee’s always had a knack for injecting a touch of mysticism into everything she touches, and her version of The Chain carries that haunting, ethereal energy. Think Stevie Nicks with a goth-metal edge. And for those who like a little mystery with their music — good news. Amy agrees. “There’s something alluring about not knowing everything,” she admits, lamenting the loss of old-school ambiguity in today’s oversharing digital world.
As for the new album, Lee’s got us on the edge of our seats with talk of tracks that are “dark, heavy, weird” — everything we want from Evanescence, wrapped in one deliciously moody package. The plan? Release songs one by one throughout the year, like sonic breadcrumbs leading to a complete LP. “I want to scratch every itch,” Amy says. And that’s a promise we’re ready to follow her on.
Amy Lee’s ready to chain us to the next era of Evanescence. We’re all ears.
Listen to the interview above and then check out "The Chain" below.
