Evanescence

Band

Photo: kitmasterbloke · CC BY 2.0
Active 1994-present
Origin Little Rock, Arkansas
Albums 6
Tracks 76
Most frequent collaborator Nick Raskulinecz · 29 tracks
Genres Alternative MetalGothic MetalHard RockGothic Rock
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 76 of 76 tracks

Does Evanescence write their own songs?

Yes. Evanescence are credited on 100% of their catalogue. Amy Lee is the constant songwriter, credited on every track across all six albums. Co-founder Ben Moody co-wrote the debut Fallen, and the band as a whole shares writing on later records. Songs like 'Bring Me to Life,' 'My Immortal,' and 'Going Under' are the band's own.

By the Numbers

6
Studio Albums
76
Tracks Credited
100%
Self-Written
31.9 million albums
Records Sold
32
Years Active
18
Collaborators

Authorship Breakdown 76 / 76 self-written

Who wrote the songs?

Across all 76 tracks: how many Evanescence wrote alone, how many they co-wrote, and how many were written by others. The bracket marks every track they hold any writing credit on.

Evanescence has a writing credit100%
84%
16%
Sole author64tracks84%
Co-written12tracks16%
Outside writers0tracks0%

Role Fingerprint how they contribute

Lyricist Performer Composer Producer
Evanescence's roles across the catalogue

Share of all 76 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.

Lyricist (words)96%
Composer (music)100%
Producer22%
Performer100%

Member Credit Breakdown share of tracks each member is credited on

Percentage of all 76 tracks, across every album, where each member holds a credit - split by role.

MemberPeriodLyricsMusicProductionPerformance
Amy Lee 1994-present
96%
100%
21%
100%
Ben Moody 1994-2003
18%
18%
1%
0%
David Hodges 1994-2003
12%
12%
0%
0%
Rocky Gray 2001-2007
1%
1%
0%
0%
John LeCompt 2003-2007
3%
3%
0%
0%
Terry Balsamo 2004-2015
36%
36%
0%
0%
Tim McCord 2006-present
38%
38%
0%
0%
Will Hunt 2007-present
41%
41%
21%
0%
Troy McLawhorn 2007-present
45%
45%
0%
0%
Jen Majura 2015-2022
13%
13%
0%
0%
Emma Anzai 2022-present
7%
7%
0%
0%

Authorship Over Time writing credit per album

Evanescence's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.

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2003Fallen
2006The Open Door
2011Evanescence
2017Synthesis
2021The Bitter Truth
2026Sanctuary
Early · 100% written
Mid · 100% written
Late · 100% written

Authorship by Decade track-weighted

100%
2000s
Fallen, The Open Door
100%
2010s
Evanescence, Synthesis
100%
2020s
The Bitter Truth, Sanctuary

Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author

Where Evanescence sits on the scale from a pure performer (0%, sings songs written by others) to a complete author (100%, writes everything). The bright marker is their catalogue authorship score, plotted against other artists on the site.

Evanescence
Other artists on the site

Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.

Kenny Chesney20%
Britney Spears32%
NSYNC41%
Kelly Rowland53%
Destiny's Child69%
Guns N' Roses78%
Powerman 500089%
100%Evanescence
Pure Performer0%
Songwriter~50%
Complete Author100%

Who Really Wrote the Hits signature songs

Bring Me to Life
Fallen
Written by Ben Moody, Amy Lee, David Hodges
Wrote it
My Immortal
Fallen
Written by Ben Moody, Amy Lee
Wrote it
Call Me When You're Sober
The Open Door
Written by Amy Lee, Terry Balsamo
Wrote it
What You Want
Evanescence
Written by Amy Lee, Terry Balsamo, Troy McLawhorn, Tim McCord, Will Hunt
Wrote it

Discography 6 albums

Collaborator Network who they worked with most

Evanescence76 tracks
NR29Nick Raskulinecz, 29 tracks 23Dave Fortman, 23 tracks 7Jordan Fish, 7 tracks on Bring Me the Horizon's page ZC7Zakk Cervini, 7 tracks 2Lindsey Stirling, 2 tracks 1Jay Baumgardner, 1 track PM1Paul McCoy, 1 track SK1Scott Kirkland, 1 track DJ1Deena Jakoub, 1 track LH1Lzzy Hale, 1 track on Halestorm's page TM1Taylor Momsen, 1 track SD1Sharon den Adel, 1 track LL1Lori Lee, 1 track CL1Carrie Lee, 1 track AM1Amy McLawhorn, 1 track AS1Alex Seaver, 1 track TD1Tyler Demorest, 1 track SG1Skylar Grey, 1 track

Bubble size = tracks worked on together. NR Nick Raskulinecz · ZC Zakk Cervini

Photo credits

Portraits in the web and the rail come from Wikimedia Commons. The artist's own photo carries its credit under the picture.

The Authorship Story

Data Insight

Amy Lee holds a writing credit on every track across all six studio albums, making her the definitive creative constant. On Fallen, she co-wrote with Ben Moody and David Hodges; from The Open Door onward she transitioned to primary collaborations with Terry Balsamo, then with the full band collective from 2011 onward. Lee has never self-produced; all studio albums were produced by Dave Fortman (Fallen, The Open Door), Nick Raskulinecz (self-titled, The Bitter Truth, Sanctuary), or herself with Will Hunt (Synthesis). Her lyricist and composer scores should both approach very high; she is the sole credited writer on several solo tracks, and always one of a small group of credited writers on collective tracks.

Quick Facts

  • SalesHave sold 31.9 million albums, among the best-selling hard rock and metal acts
  • FallenTheir 2003 debut sold more than 17 million copies worldwide
  • GrammysWon Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance for 'Bring Me to Life' in 2004
  • Amy LeeThe frontwoman and main songwriter present on every track across all albums
  • Chart runFallen spent 43 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200

Creative Fingerprint

A band anchored by one writer: Evanescence are credited on 100% of their catalogue, with Amy Lee writing on every track as the constant creative force, joined early by co-founder Ben Moody and later by the full band.

The Story

Evanescence is an American rock band formed in 1994 in Little Rock, Arkansas, by vocalist and pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. They rose to mainstream prominence with their debut album Fallen (2003), which sold over 17 million copies worldwide and produced the Grammy-winning singles "Bring Me to Life" and "My Immortal." Amy Lee is the band's primary songwriter and the only founding member present on every album. The band's sound blends heavy rock instrumentation with orchestral arrangements and Lee's powerful soprano vocals, encompassing alternative metal, gothic rock, and symphonic elements across their six-album catalog.

Awards & Recognition

Won the Grammy for Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance for 'Bring Me to Life' (2004)
Fallen (2003) sold more than 17 million copies worldwide
Have sold 31.9 million albums, among the best-selling hard rock and metal acts
Fallen spent 43 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200

Frequently Asked Questions Evanescence

Does Evanescence write their own songs?
Yes. Evanescence are credited on 100% of their catalogue. Amy Lee is the constant songwriter, credited on every track across all six albums. Co-founder Ben Moody co-wrote the debut Fallen, and the band as a whole shares writing on later records. Songs like 'Bring Me to Life,' 'My Immortal,' and 'Going Under' are the band's own.
Who wrote 'Bring Me to Life'?
'Bring Me to Life,' from Fallen (2003), was written by Amy Lee, Ben Moody, and David Hodges, with a guest rap vocal from Paul McCoy of 12 Stones. It won the Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance and became the band's signature song.
Who wrote 'My Immortal'?
'My Immortal,' also from Fallen, was written by Amy Lee and Ben Moody. The piano ballad became one of the band's most beloved songs and showcased Lee's classically influenced writing.
Who is the main songwriter in Evanescence?
Amy Lee is the band's frontwoman and constant songwriter, credited on every track since the beginning. Ben Moody co-founded the band and co-wrote Fallen before leaving, after which Lee remained the creative anchor.
Did Evanescence win a Grammy?
Yes. At the 2004 Grammys they won Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance for 'Bring Me to Life,' capping the massive success of their debut album Fallen.
How many albums has Evanescence released?
This catalogue covers their studio albums from Fallen (2003) through Sanctuary (2026), including The Open Door and the orchestral reworking Synthesis.
How successful was Fallen?
Fallen (2003) was a global blockbuster, selling over 17 million copies worldwide and spending 43 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200. It made Evanescence one of the biggest rock acts of the 2000s.
What genre is Evanescence?
Evanescence play alternative metal, gothic metal, and hard rock, blending heavy guitars with Amy Lee's classically trained vocals and piano on songs like 'Bring Me to Life' and 'My Immortal.'

Sources

Wikipedia: Evanescence