The Fallen

The Fallen. Familiar isn't it?

It's the multi-platinum album of the metal band, Evanescence. However, it isn't an album anymore. It has now come to life. It is now a band; a band consisting of American Idol Season 7 contestant, Carly Smithson, and three of the original Evanescence members, Ben Moody (Evanescence Co-Founder, lyricist and guitarist), John LeCompt (Guitarist and Lyricist), and Rocky Gray (Drummer). The three were fired from the group because of some unknown reasons.

According to Moody, unlike Evanescence, The Fallen is a band where all are equal and will play musics that are darker and newer than Evanescence could ever muster. On the other side, Amy Lee, the frontwoman of Evanescence, cleared up the issue that her band is already dead. In fact, she stated on the band's site that Evanescence is gonna release their new album next year with new style and music.

The Fallen debuted last Monday(June 22) and had their press conference. IMO, they are cool and dark. Carly is funny and pretty. Her voice is great. It's like a combination of Amy Lee and Kelly Clarkson's voice. According to her, this is her true color. Making her a pop artist is not her taste and American Idol was making her not her. She was comfortable and enjoying the band and I think they're gonna last.

I've visited the web site of The Fallen and got a free mp3 download of their debut single, "Bury Me Alive". According to the site, the first 100,000 registered members will get the free song download. If you wanna try, click here.

Comparison about the two bands are inevitable but I'd still go for Evanescence because, still, no one beats the original.