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Evanescence | Rock 30 Guest Co-Host | May 30–31, 2026

Evanescence returns to the Rock 30 with one of the most emotionally charged and thought-provoking albums of their career. Sanctuary arrives June 5, and for Amy Lee, the album became a release valve for frustration, exhaustion, hope, and the search for authenticity in a world she says increasingly feels “fake.” During her ninth appearance with LA Lloyd, Amy opens up about creativity, humanity, motherhood, and why Evanescence continues to evolve instead of living in the past.

Who Will You Follow

One of the strongest moments in the conversation centers around “Who Will You Follow,” a song Amy describes as inspired by information overload, social media manipulation, AI confusion, and the growing disconnect between people in real life. But instead of surrendering to the noise, she says the answer is human connection, honesty, and music that still comes from the heart. It’s a conversation that feels bigger than just a new album—it’s about trying to stay grounded while the world keeps spinning faster.

Afterlife

More than two decades after Fallen introduced the world to Evanescence, Amy says Sanctuary feels like the most complete version of the band yet. She talks openly about perspective, confidence, balancing family life with touring, and how the chemistry inside the band continues to push the music forward. The result is an album that feels both futuristic and deeply rooted in everything that made Evanescence connect with fans in the first place.

Rock 30 RADIO

You can now hear your favorite Rock 30 songs 24/7 on Rock 30 Radio.  Also, if you missed last weekend’s show, we replay it for you four times daily at 12 midnight, 6am, 12 noon and 6pm Central time.  We replay archived shows as well different times of the day so you’ll always have some surprise appearances from many of the artists who have co-hosted the show previously.  It’s free to stream in the US, Canada, Mexico and the UK.  We are thinking about doing some live shows on Rock 30 radio.  If you would like us to add this to our lineup, tell us about it at feedback@rock30.com.  To listen now, click on the player below or ask Alexa to “Play Rock 30 Radio.”

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