I just spilled my beer all over my black metal t-shirt because I’m so shocked – SHOCKED! – that Amy Lee, the queen of goth rock, has come out and said something nice about other women in the metal scene. I mean, who wouldn’t want to praise the “rock and metal sisterhood” when you’re touring with a bunch of talented ladies like The Pretty Reckless, Nova Twins, and Spiritbox? In a recent interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, Amy gushed about the bond between women in heavy music, saying it’s “really cool” to see them “constantly growing” and supporting each other. Aww, isn’t that just the most metal thing you’ve ever heard? 🤘
But seriously, Amy made some great points about the importance of women in metal and how they’re not just there to look pretty (although, let’s be real, they do look pretty cool in their black eyeliner and fishnets). She said, “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. We all also have a really high standard. If you’re gonna make it that far, it can’t be about being a woman. That’s not gonna get you there. It’s gotta be you’re really hardworking and talented.” Preach, Amy, preach!
The Sanctuary Tour: Where Women Rule and Men Are Just There to Headbang
Evanescence’s latest tour, in support of their new album “Sanctuary”, is all about showcasing the talent of women in metal. With Nova Twins, Spiritbox, and Poppy joining them on tour, it’s a veritable sausage fest… just kidding, it’s the opposite! Amy said, “This tour has been such a cool moment and statement for that exact thing, women supporting women, women in heavy music.” And, of course, they’re playing their hit single “Fight Like A Girl” every night, because who doesn’t love a good fist-pumping anthem about female empowerment?
But what’s really cool (pun intended) is that Evanescence has partnered with PLUS1 to support organizations providing humanitarian aid and medical relief to those in need around the world. So, you can feel good about headbanging to “Bring Me to Life” while also supporting a good cause. Win-win!
The Album: Because You Can’t Tour Without Something to Sell
“Sanctuary” is out now, and you can buy it in all sorts of fancy formats, including a limited-edition box set because who doesn’t love a good box set? The deluxe CD comes with a Blu-ray featuring a live concert, documentary, and behind-the-scenes footage, because you clearly haven’t seen enough of Amy Lee’s face on your computer screen. And, if you’re one of those hipsters who still listens to vinyl, you can get a double vinyl of the album on September 4. Just don’t forget to play it on your vintage record player while wearing your vintage band t-shirt.
In conclusion, Amy Lee and Evanescence are doing a great thing by promoting women in metal and supporting good causes. So, go ahead and buy their album, attend their concert, and support the “rock and metal sisterhood”. Just don’t forget to bring your earplugs, because it’s going to be loud. 💥
Chord F. Discord, the Beethoven of Buffoonery, is a self-taught expert in music who once claimed he could “play the kazoo in four languages.”
Born in Crescendo, Indiana, Chord’s first brush with fame came when he accidentally entered a yodeling contest thinking it was a pie-eating competition—and won both categories.
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