EVANESCENCE has announced their new touring lineup which now consists of Emma Anzai of SICK PUPPIES on bass while longtime bass player Tim McCord will switch to guitar, filling the vacant spot left by the recently departed Jen Majura.
Earlier today (Monday, May 23), EVANESCENCE issued the following statement: “Ladies and gentlemen, we have some very big news to share. Introducing our new guitarist… Tim McCord!!
“After 16 years in the band as our rock solid bass player, Tim is taking a turn on his original instrument. Spoiler alert- he’s great at it. And on bass, it is our extreme pleasure to welcome the incredibly talented Emma Anzai of SICK PUPPIES! We’ve been friends and fans for years, and the time has finally come to join forces. Emma will be pulling double duty as we have some shows with SICK PUPPIES coming up soon, so get ready for that!
“We are all very excited to bring this new formation to the stage for the first time in Athens on June 5. See you soon!”
Jen Majura‘s split from EVANESCENCE was announced via social media on Saturday (May 21).
“It has been a very special chapter in the band with our dear friend Jen Majura, but we have decided it’s time to go our separate ways,” EVANESCENCE said in a statement. “We will always love her and support her, and can’t wait to see what she does next! We are so grateful for the good times and great music we made all around the world together.”
Soon after, Jen posted to her social media: “I feel the need to address that none of this was my decision! I have no hard feelings against anybody and I wish EVANESCENCE all the best. I am allowed to carry beautiful memories of these past years, I am grateful.”