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Evanescene drummer Rocky Gray and guitarist John LeCompt are no longer involved with the band. Rumours have circulated that they were 'forced' out of the band by singer Amy Lee although her official statement puts it far more diplomatically:

"Evanescence is alive and well. John and Rocky were in Evanescence for four years and we shared some great times together playing live, but they were ready to move on and so we have parted ways. Evanescence is something I have loved and nurtured since I was fourteen, and I will continue to protect and fight for it as I always have. Terry, Tim and I are very excited to play live with some amazing new musicians and we will rock harder than ever. Stay tuned for more news on that front. And don't worry about the tour, guys. Nothing will be cancelled and we will see you soon! - Amy"

The band's European tour runs as follows:

May 25th - Zenith, Paris, FRA

May 26th - Zenith, Paris, FRA

May 28th - Pinkpop Fesival, Laandgraaf, NL

May 30th - Zenith, Lille, FRA

June 1st - Rock Am Ring, Nurburgring, GER

June 2nd - Rock Am Ring, Nurburgring, GER

June 3rd - Lotto Arena, Anwerp, BEL

June 5th - Zenith, Nantes, FRA

June 7th - Caribana Festival, Crans Sur Celigny, SWI

June 8th - Metarock Festival, Pisa, ITA

June 10th - Download Festival, Donnington, UK

June 15th - Norweigen Wood, Oslo, NOR

June 16th - Hultsfred Festival, Hultsfred, SWE

June 18th - Hartwell Arena, Helsinki, FIN

June 19th - St Petersburg, RUS

June 20th - B1 Maximum, Moscow, RUS

June 23rd - Electron Nights Show, Athens, GRE

June 24th - Kuruscsme Arena, Istanbul, TUR