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Amy Lee tells Loudwire about what it was like opening for Metallica on the M72 tour.

The band behind Bring Me To Life supported the metal giants in Australia and New Zealand last year

Anthrax are avowed comics fans, through and through, with the iconic thrash outfit having penned songs about Judge Dredd and scribed their own Lobo books for D.C. Now, the Big 4 band are set to tell their own story in an upcoming graphic novel.A press release says that the newly-announced NOT: The Illustrated Oral History of Anthrax is set to explore more than 40 years of the band’s history, detailing “unforgettable moments, onstage triumphs, backstage chaos, and enduring legacy in sequential form.” Expected highlights include their rise through the metal scene, befriending fellow future legends in Metallica and Pantera, their classic Public Enemy collaboration, their infamous appearance on Married… With Children, and more.Their story will be paired with visuals from a number of comics veterans, including Brian Bolland (Judge Dredd), Peter Bagge (Hate) Jay Howell (Bob’s Burgers) Danny Hellman (Legal Action Comics), Sean Pryor (The Illustrated Al), Erik Rodriguez (Hispanic Batman), Brent Engstrom (Garbage Pail Kids) and more. “Being a band for 40+ years you have stories, you have experiences, and the way we’re telling the stories and experiences with Z2 is a great way for us and the fans to actually visualize these little stories in comic book form,” says drummer Charlie Benante.He adds: “I think once people see it, they’ll get a laugh out of it because these stories are true! Nothing is fabricated here. I think you’re gonna enjoy these stories, these great artists, and this new collaboration between Anthrax and Z2!”The upcoming book is the follow-up to Anthrax’s previous partnership with Z2, an illustrated retelling of their 1987 album Among the Living (which can be purchased in Revolver’s shop).NOT: The Illustrated Oral History of Anthrax is set to be released March 16th, 2027. The 108-page book is available as a deluxe, signed edition that includes a slipcase, art prints from Bolland (reimagining his iconic Batman: The Killing Joke cover with Anthrax’s Notman), Kevin McVeigh and JG Jones, an Anthrax “Hair History” poster by Cojo, an exclusive greatest hits picture disc and more.The book can be pre-ordered here.In related news, Anthrax’s Cursum Perficio album, their first full-length in a decade, is due out September 26th via Megaforce. You can pre-order CD and vinyl copies over in Revolver’s shop.Likewise, Revolver’s new Summer 2026 Issue features an interview with illustrator John Howell — as well as with Motionless in White, Loathe, Evanescence and more. View this post on Instagram

Ahead of Neurosis’ set at this year’s Fire in the Mountains festival — the iconic metal troupe’s first gig in 7 years, and likewise the debut performance with new guitarist-vocalist Aaron Turner (ISIS, Sumac) — the band have announced another trio of upcoming concerts. As previously reported, Neurosis are set to headline the upcoming Fire in the Mountains festival in East Glacier, Montana, which runs July 23rd-26th. Today (July 15th), the act announced that they’ll next pop up at Hellbender in Asheville, North Carolina on September 5th, as part of an epic bill that finds them supporting sludge greats Acid Bath and joined by Melvins and Kylesa. After that, Neurosis will drop into a two-night hometown run at the Fillmore in San Francisco, California, on October 16th and 17th — a press release notes that these headlining dates will be “celebrating their return to the Bay Area where the band was formed.” It’s not yet clear whether opening acts will be announced for these shows. All of these live appearances are set to support Neurosis’ recent — and Revolver-reader-favorited — comeback album, An Undying Love for a Burning World. Tickets to Fire in the Mountains and the gig with Acid Bath are already on sale, while tickets to Neurosis’ Bay Area shows go up for sale this Friday (July 17th) at 10 a.m. PT. In related news, Neurosis guitarist-vocalist Steve Von Till and Turner spoke about the band’s return in a new, exclusive interview with Revolver, which can be found in our new Summer 2026 issue — along with features on Loathe, Evanescence, Motionless in White and more. You can order a copy here. View this post on Instagram

Evanescence have been pleasing the masses with high-drama sounds and nu-rocking dynamics since they awoke in the public conscious with their breakthrough debut album, Fallen. Steered by the elemental operatics and deeply heartfelt cries of vocalist, pianist and bandleader Amy Lee, the group have amassed a massive fandom over the past two decades through a series of arena-filling anthems and some of the Aughts’ biggest-selling, platinum-certified rock releases. They’re beloved in a way most bands can only dream of. But which Evanescence song is the best in their setlist? The anthem that unleashes the biggest cheers? The track that truly brings fans to life? We asked out readers to rank the greatest cuts to catch in-concert, and they ranked the top 5 accordingly. “Sanctuary” Though many came through this week to salute the sounds found all throughout Evanescence’s latest album, Sanctuary’s title track got an extra push in the comments. Another way to put it? Evanescence fans have breathed the song in deep, and they’re screaming it out loud that this one’s tops. The anthem is both of-the-moment and evergreen, Lee rising above the driving rock crunch to sing an anthem for those who “gather strength in silence.” A cathartic resistance song, delivered passionately in the face of adversity. They only just started playing this one live, but their latest set-opener has already become a fan favorite. “Like You” “You’re not alone/No matter what they told you” Evanescence shows have a tendency to bring thousands upon thousands of people together, so the broader connective messaging Lee brings to parts of this Open Door-era power ballad resonates, big-time. That said, despite being 20 years old, “Like You” — a deeply personal song written about the death of Lee’s sister — was only brought to the stage for the first time this June. Nevertheless, it was a long-awaited and much celebrated feat that’s got the fanbase extra excited. “Farther Away” “Farther Away” is closely tied to the Fallen era — it was the B-side to “Bring Me to Life” and had also been a bonus cut on the Japanese edition of Evanescence’s debut LP; it was later re-released on their Lost Whispers rarities collection in 2016. The band bring gravitas and groove to the song, while Lee brings a ton of drama to her powerful vocal (“I run to you/And run away from this hell”). While it had been a staple of their sets in the early days, Evanescence haven’t brought this to the stage since 2004 (per setlist.fm), a date that only gets farther and farther way each passing day. Despite this, the fans keep calling out its name in hopes of its return. “Whisper” Evanescence fans shouted it out from the rooftops that Fallen’s closing track is a much loved, metal-chunking classic. It’s been that way for decades. That said, the tune hasn’t been performed live since 2023, something that no doubt drives the faithful into fits of madness. Should it ever reappear onstage, the roar of approval will be massive. “The End of the Dream” The be-all, end-all Evanescence live experience, per this poll, “The End of the Dream” has been brought to the stage a few different ways over the years — whether via nu-brooded, distorted means or the softly intoned, though no less epic, orchestral treatment of Evanescence’s “Synthesis Live” tour. No matter the volume, you can expect Lee to deliver impactful, to-the-rafters cries about pushing past pain and remembering “how to breathe again.” A stunning feat, and one fans dream of seeing at each and every Evanescence concert.

Revolver is welcoming in the dog days of summer with three of the hottest bands in heavy music starring on the cover of our new issue: Evanescence, Motionless in White and Loathe, who are all blazing their own unique paths with career-defining new albums and electric live shows. Those artists appear on the magazine’s collectible covers, while a slew of other vital music-makers — from post-metal titans Neurosis to “Flow Pesado” pioneers Ladrones — appear on the pages inside. You can pre-order the magazine now along with special limited-edition collector’s bundles, featuring exclusive vinyl, merch and more, at Revolver’s shop. Check out the full list of contents below. Five Artists You Need to KnowLadrones, Torn Open, sace6, Showing Teeth and Violent Vira EvanescenceIn an age of deepfakes and digital lies, Amy Lee and the alt-metal icons are fighting for something real LoatheAfter six years of cult devotion, cryptic silence and growing expectations, the U.K. alt-metal breakouts return with a bold new statement Motionless in WhiteChris Motionless talks greatest song, craziest gift, biggest onstage fail and more The WarningThe three Mexican sisters have gone from viral covers to sharing stages with rock giants. On their fiercest album yet, they turn that pressure into fuel. Electric CallboyGermany’s madcap genre-mashers turn metalcore into a rave on their new LP, TANZNEID. Here, they salute the dance songs every metalhead needs to know. NeurosisThe visionary metal titans return with a new voice, new album and a furious sound sharpened for a new chapter SlipknotTwenty-five years ago, the Nine dropped Iowa and pushed themselves to the brink. These photos return to the chaos. Jay HowellThe Bob’s Burgers character designer and tattoo artist talks sketching rock legends, turning festivals into art shows and taking his weird little universe on the road Plus, this issue’s “Parting Shot” — a throwback to Fallen-era Amy Lee

After six years of cult devotion, cryptic silence and growing expectations, Loathe are back with a bold new statement. The latest cover stars of Revolver’s new Summer 2026 issue, the U.K. alt-metal breakouts dive deep into the making of their transcendent new album, A Stranger to You. From limitless experimentation, to locking in with collaborators from the worlds of soul-jazz and post-hardcore, to discovering the essence of their art, Loathe detail how the new record reflects the most “refined, cohesive and complete vision” of their sound. Loathe’s Summer 2026 cover arrives with stunning photography by Steve Gullick, and can be bundled together with both a limited-edition pressing of A Stranger to You on white vinyl and a band-branded enamel pin set. Pre-orders for the single issue and the bundle are up now in Revolver’s shop, where you can likewise find CD copies and alternate vinyl pressings of A Stranger to You. Loathe’s latest album is due out July 17th via SharpTone Records. They launch a North American headline tour this September, which features opening sets from Fleshwater and Prostitute. Revolver’s Summer 2026 issue also features in-depth interviews with Evanescence, Motionless in White and more.

Motionless in White have spent the last two decades conjuring their own kind of magic. With MIW starring on the cover of Revolver’s Summer 2026 Issue, vocalist Chris Motionless takes part in our “Greatest Interview” series to reveal his band’s biggest triumphs, gnarliest losses and standout moments that have kept the magic alive. His answers help illustrate the Pennsylvania-made metalcore outfit’s rise in the heavy-music scene, leading up to this summer’s Decades album. There are two versions of this Summer’s Motionless in White cover: a standard edition featuring the full band, and a deluxe issue sporting an alternate solo shot of Chris Motionless that comes packaged in a hand-numbered, soft-touch slipcase with textured printing. The latter comes bundled with an exclusive Decades-themed slipmat, both featuring gloriously grotesque photography by Jonathan Weiner. You can pre-order the Summer 2026 Issue now in Revolver’s shop, where you’ll likewise find a colored vinyl pressing of Decades and other Motionless in White merch. Decades is due out July 17th via Roadrunner Records. Motionless in White are supporting the album this summer on the first leg of their North American “The Sweat and Blood Tour,” which features support from Lorna Shore, Fit for a Kind and Static Dress. A second wave of tour dates begins in the fall, which find MIW joined by Dayseeker, the Devil Wears Prada and Dark Divine. Info on all of those tour dates can be found here. Revolver‘s Summer 2026 Issue also features an in-depth cover story on Evanescence, and more.

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In an age of deepfakes and digital lies, Amy Lee and Evanescence are fighting for something real. As her band stars on the cover of Revolver’s new Summer 2026 issue, Lee dives into the making of the alt-metal icons’ staggering Sanctuary album — detailing her, the group and their fandom’s search for artistic honesty in the age of AI slop. There are two versions of this Summer’s Evanescence cover: a standard edition featuring the full band, and a collector’s edition sporting an alternate solo shot of Lee that comes packaged in a numbered slipcase printed with soft touch and spot gloss finishing. Both feature stunning photography by Cedrick Jones, while the latter has been bundled together with a copy of Sanctuary on “Deep Sea Blue” vinyl (limited to 500) and your choice of either a standard or hand-cropped T-shirt. You can pre-order the issue and the various bundles here. Sanctuary is out now through BMG, and can also be purchased in standard CD and LP editions from Revolver’s shop, which is likewise selling various band shirts, bracelets and back catalog items. Evanescence are on tour now. The remaining dates of their North American tour with Spiritbox, plus the info on their upcoming European shows with Poppy, can be found here.

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In a new interview with Tom Power, host of "Q" on Canada's CBC Radio One, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee once again spoke about how the band's original record label Wind Up threatened not to release the group's debut album, "Fallen", if she and her bandmates didn't add a male voice to lead single "Bring...

Evanescence are thriving in their Sanctuary era — and so are their fans, who voted the album the best of the year thus far in a recent Revolver poll. That said, Amy Lee has added even more art to her already blockbuster summer by delivering an ambient vocal score to recent short film The Seventh Turn. The film — which was written, directed and produced by Eric D. Howell — was released through streaming service Kinema last week, and is described as “a 20-minute ghost story that explores coercive control and the quiet courage it takes to reclaim one’s truth.” It had been revealed last year that Lee had contributed to the score, developing the music alongside composer Michael Wandmacher. Lee’s process involved improvised vocalizations. In addition to the film being hosted on Kinema, a deluxe 11-song, 20-minute score — aglow in ghostly moans, choral melodies and ambient cries — is now streaming as well. You can check out the soundtrack — described by Lee as an extended, uninterrupted audio journey she hopes serves to stir your heart and imagination — in full up above. A trailer for The Seventh Turn is down below, while the short film is streaming as a pay-what-you-can title on Kinema. In related news, the North American leg of Evanescence’s ongoing world tour resumes Wednesday (July 8th) at Tinley Park, Illinois’ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre. Spiritbox and Nova Twins will open. You’ll find the full breakdown for the remaining dates, including a European run with Poppy, over here.

The singer thinks it’s “badass” that bands with female members are topping charts in the US

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Evanescence are in a better place than ever, but Amy Lee isn't about to slow down