LeCompt was either fired by the band or decided to move on - depending which account you believe - while Gray left of his own accord recently, making them the latest members of the group to fall by the wayside. Original guitarist/ co-founder Ben Moody left in 2003, and bassist William Boyd quit last June after three years in the band.

Though the group's management could not be reached for comment at press time, promising an official statement later in the day on Monday (May 7), Lee posted an undated explanation of the latest lineup changes on the band's official Web site. In the posting, Lee wrote, "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 14, and I will continue to protect and fight for it as I always have."

Lee said she and guitarist Terry Balsamo - who replaced Moody in 2003- and bassist Tim McCord - the former Revolution Smile guitarist who replaced Boyd last summer - are "very excited to play live with some amazing new musicians and we will rock harder than ever."




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