Halestorm + Evanescence Announce Fall 2021 Arena Tour!

 Evanescence and Halestorm are returning to the concert stage in the U.S. this fall. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will kick off Friday, November 5th, in Portland, OR, and take the bands to arenas across the country before wrapping up in the Northeast right before the holidays.

General on-sale begins Friday, May 14th at 10am local time at LiveNation.com. Limited VIP packages will be available for purchase that include premium seating, access to attend Evanescence's Soundcheck followed by a moderated Q&A with the band, exclusive merchandise items, and more. A May 12th presale exclusively open to top Spotify listeners of both Evanescence and Halestorm will precede the general on-sale.

The tour will bring together two of the top women in rock — Amy Lee and Lzzy Hale — for a truly badass experience night after night. Close friends as well as close collaborators, just last year, Lzzy performed back-up vocals on Evanescence's "Use My Voice," and Amy joined Lzzy on a new version of Halestorm's "Break In." In addition to new music and the biggest hits from both women, the shows will highlight their personal bond and the music that's come of it.

Amy Lee said, "Words can't express how excited we are to go back on tour with our friends and rock out again. We've been building this new music in isolation for over a year and dreaming of what it will be like to finally play it live, and to experience it together with our fans for the first time. We can't wait to see you there!"

Lzzy Hale said of the upcoming tour, "We have all been mourning the loss of live music, and patiently waiting, looking toward an uncertain future. Finally the future looks bright and I can't think of a better way to break the silence than with our dear friends in Evanescence. I can only imagine how it will feel to step on stage again night after night, and reconnect with all of the fans whom I've missed so much. Get ready for intense emotions, loud performances, and a newly exhilarated energy unlike any tour we've experienced in the past. Looking forward to seeing you all!"

This Thursday, May 13th, fans can get a sneak peek of Evanescence playing live during their "Driven to Perform" Cooper Tire livestream concert, which features songs from their recently released Top Rock Album, The Bitter Truth, along with older favorites. Register for the free livestream concert here. And watch Evanescence perform their new single "Better Without You" on The Kelly Clarkson Show today on NBC (check local listings). 

The Bitter Truth debuted in March as the #1 Current Rock and Alternative album in the U.S., and the band will bring audiences a high-octane rock energy to match the album, which The LA Times hailed as their "fiercest songs to date." Consequence of Sound said of The Bitter Truth, "Amy Lee and company triumphantly return … and it's certainly worth the wait," and the shows with Halestorm this winter will further prove it. 

Dates below with more to be announced soon. For the latest ticket and VIP information, please visit here. 

Grammy-winning Halestorm are currently in Rock Falcon Studios, working diligently on their upcoming fifth album (and follow up to 2018's Vicious) with Nick Raskulinecz. The band recently released their rendition of The Who's "Long Live Rock" in conjunction with the documentary of the same name. Hale just completed filming of the inaugural season of Hit Parader's new music competition show NO COVER, appearing as a celebrity judge alongside Alice Cooper, Bishop Briggs, Gavin Rossdale, and Tosin Abasi. She also hosts A Year in Music for AXS TV; Season 4 premiered last week. The vocalist also appeared on the theme song for the Netflix film Thunder Force along with Corey Taylor, Scott Ian, and more. Recent Halestorm press highlights include Forbes, Psychology Today, Refinery 29, Alternative Press, Good Day New York, KTLA, and more. For additional news, tickets, and VIP package information, visit here.

EVANESCENCE + HALESTORM TOUR DATES:
Fri, Nov 5 - Portland, OR - Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Sun, Nov 7 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena
Tues, Nov 9 - San Jose, CA - SAP Center at San Jose
Fri, Nov 12 - Las Vegas, NV - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas - The Chelsea
Sat, Nov 13 - San Diego, CA - San Diego State University - Viejas Arena
Mon, Nov 15 - Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Federal Theatre
Sat, Nov 20 - Fort Worth, TX - Dickies Arena
Thu, Dec 2 - Duluth, GA - Infinite Energy Arena
Sun, Dec 5 - Saint Louis, MO - Saint Louis University - Chaifetz Arena
Sat, Dec 11 - Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena
Sun, Dec 12 - Cincinnati, OH - Heritage Bank Center
Tue, Dec 14 - Pittsburgh, PA - University of Pittsburgh - Petersen Events Center
Wed, Dec 15 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
Fri, Dec 17 - Camden, NJ - BB&T Pavilion
Sat, Dec 18 - Worcester, MA - DCU Center

Evanescence Photo Credit: Nick Fancher

ABOUT EVANESCENCE:

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Evanescence has made an impact on people around the world. The group's 2003 landmark debut album Fallen laid the foundation spending 43 weeks on the Billboard Top 10 and selling more than 17 million copies worldwide. Debut single and global hit "Bring Me to Life" reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and marked their first U.K. #1 hit single. The equally popular "My Immortal" peaked at #7 in the U.S. and U.K. Following multiple worldwide tours, The Open Door came next, which went on to sell more than five million copies followed by the self-titled Evanescence, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Charts. Evanescence lead singer-songwriter and pianist Amy Lee, bassist Tim McCord, drummer Will Hunt, lead guitarist Troy McLawhorn, and guitarist and backing vocalist Jen Majura went down both very new and familiar paths for their fourth and most ambitious release to date, Synthesis, in 2017 via BMG. The symphonic effort scored four Billboard #1s, debuting atop the Independent, Alternative, Rock, and Classical Album Charts. Evanescence launched their worldwide "Synthesis Live" tour in October 2017 combining their intense live performances and timeless songwriting with a powerful live orchestra. The Bitter Truth, out now on BMG, is Evanescence's fourth studio album.

Halestorm Photo Credit: Jimmy Fontaine/Atlantic

ABOUT HALESTORM:
Halestorm is comprised of Lzzy Hale [vocals + guitar], Arejay Hale [drums], Joe Hottinger [guitar], and Josh Smith [bass]. Together they have toured extensively clocking a staggering 2,500 live performances to date with a diverse variety of artists including: Eric Church, Joan Jett, Avenged Sevenfold, Alice Cooper, ZZ Top and Evanescence. Most recently, the band scored a 2019 Grammy nomination for "Best Rock Performance" for their song  "Uncomfortable," marking their second nomination after their 2013 win for "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance." Loudwire named Lzzy their "2018 Rock Artist of the Year," and two years prior, she was named the "Dimebag Darrell Shredder of the Year" at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards. Both Halestorm and their 2012 LP The Strange Case of… were certified Gold, further evidencing Halestorm's massively supportive fanbase. Halestorm have also made history with "Love Bites (So Do I)," the hit single from The Strange Case of… which ascended to No. 1 at Active Rock radio in the U.S., making Halestorm the first-ever group with a female vocalist to earn the top spot on the format. The band's latest album Vicious is out now.

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Halestorm Share Official Video For "Break In" Featuring Amy Lee

HALESTORM SHARE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR "BREAK IN" FEATURING AMY LEE — WATCH

STUDIO PERFORMANCE OF RECONCEPTUALIZED TRACK STREAMING NOW
 
REIMAGINED EP DUE OUT AUGUST 14

Grammy Award-winning rock band Halestorm have shared the official music video for "Break In" featuring Amy Lee, which appears on their forthcoming Reimagined EP, due out August 14. 

 The clip, which captures Halestorm vocalist Lzzy Hale and Lee delivering an impassioned studio performance of the track, is available on Halestorm's YouTube channel. Watch it here.

Pre-orders for Reimagined, where Halestorm re-envisioned and reconstructed various fan favorites from their multiplatinum catalog, are live here.
 
The first single "Break In" finds the band re-working the track which originally appeared on their gold-selling 2012 album, The Strange Case Of…  Over stark and shuddering piano, Hale's and Lee's voices reach soaring heights on this poignant ballad, uniting two of rock's most recognizable voices
 
 Hale detailed the emotional performance explaining, "One of the stand out moments on this EP is a duet of our song 'Break In' featuring the amazingly incomparable Amy Lee. Produced by Nick Rasculinecz, we recorded this duet pre-COVID-19, together in the same room, live, as a full performance from beginning to end. Amy brought new meaning to this song, turning what was once just a love song into a statement of unity and support for each other."
 
In addition to "Break In," Halestorm have reinvented their 2009 single "I Get Off" and their incendiary track "I Am The Fire." They also cut an official cover of the Whitney Houston favorite "I Will Always Love You," another long-requested live gem. 

REIMAGINED EP TRACK LISTING:
"I Get Off"
"I Miss The Misery"
"I Am The Fire" 
"Break In" (Feat. Amy Lee) 
"I Will Always Love You"
"Mz. Hyde"

Halestorm also recently launched the #ROADIESTRONG support campaign aimed at providing essential financial assistance to road crews all over the world who make live music possible. Fans can purchase #ROADIESTRONG merchandise and make donations, with all proceeds going to Live Nation’s Crew Nation — a global relief fund for live music crews.

ABOUT HALESTORM:
Halestorm are comprised of Lzzy Hale [vocals + guitar], Arejay Hale [drums], Joe Hottinger [guitar], and Josh Smith [bass]. Together, they have toured extensively clocking a staggering 2,500 live performances to date with a diverse variety of artists including: Eric Church, Joan Jett, Avenged Sevenfold, Alice Cooper, ZZ Top and Evanescence. Most recently, the band scored a 2019 Grammy nomination for "Best Rock Performance" for the song  "Uncomfortable," featured on their 2018 LP Vicious. The nomination followed Halestorm''s 2013 Grammy win for "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" for their hit single "Love Bites (So Do I)," which ascended to No. 1 at Active Rock radio in the U.S., making Halestorm the first-ever group with a female vocalist to earn the top spot on the format. Named Loudwire's "Rock Artist of the Decade," Lzzy was also selected as their "2018 Rock Artist of the Year," and two years prior, was named the "Dimebag Darrell Shredder of the Year" at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards. Both Halestorm and their 2012 LP The Strange Case of… were certified Gold, further evidencing Halestorm's massively supportive fanbase. The band's latest album Vicious is out now.

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The 70 Hottest Babes of 2012, pt. 3: 50-41

50. Kristina Rose (last yr. 49)- This hot Latina has one of my favorite butts in the porn world. She's a busy little cutie with lots of movies and public appearances at cons. And, dear God, did she ever look AMAZING at Exxxotica NJ!!! All I'm gonna say, until I get to post the pics in the days to come anyway, is boobs covered up only by black tape in the shape of inverted crosses! Damn!!





49. Amy Lee (last yr. 39)- Evanescence's gorgeous front-woman is still one of the most outright beautiful women in all of music and one of the best signer's ever. Aside from touring for their amazing self-titled album for a big portion of this year, Amy ranked #2 in Revolver's Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock. She doesn't get that high a rating here, but I certainly won't argue with their ranking!



48. Robin McLeavy (new)- This Australian beauty stars in the amazing AMC western series Hell on Wheels. In that, she plays a hooker with a heart of gold and tats on her pretty face. She shows some great acting in that series, and even better as the psycho teen in one of the year's finest horror flicks, The Loved Ones. Thanks to that flick she was all over various horror mags. And, thanks to all this and her exquisite beauty she makes her debut on this list!





47. Kaylani Lei (same)- Yes, she's still my favorite contract girl. Wicked Pictures' all-naturally beautiful hottie is also always a pleasure to see in person. As proven by her first appearance at an Exxxotica NJ in Nov. Oh and one more thing, I gotta say that Asian Anal Assassins, which up for an AVN this year and which she is in, is fucking amazing!!!

46. Maria Brink (last year ranked 2010- 52)- Busty. Beautiful. Blonde. Tattooed. Talented. Ms. Brink has it all. She also has one of the year's best metal album in In This Moment's Blood. It's proving to be the biggest hit for the band yet, with it's impressive debut, when it came out for sale, on the music charts. The mix of heaviness, melody, and industrial tinges make it what may well be the band's best work. Of course, the shoots and videos she's being doing for the album are smoldering! 





45. Jessica Biel (last year ranked 2010- 59)- This stunning beauty simply blew me away with her amazing performance in Pascal (Martyrs) Laugier's The Tall Man. While the movie, itself, is very much mediocre and highly disappointing, she remains the main reason to even give it a passing viewing. While, I was always attracted to her, I never really thought she had the acting chops. Boy was I ever wrong! I hope she continues to do strong roles like this that challenge her and any misconceived notions one may have of her.




44. Tori Black (last year 45)- One of the most beautiful women in the world moves up one spot thanks to her slow return to the adult biz. While she isn't shooting any new scenes, there were releases featuring her that came out, including the porn parody of The Hangover. She also returned to the convention scene making live appearances at the Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE) and Exxxotica. All while still managing to take one's breath away.





43. Jessica De Gouw (new)- The beautiful Ms. De Gouw is a newcomer, well to me anyway. But, as Helena Bertinelli, AKA the Huntress, she combines drop-dead good looks with solid acting and good ass-kicking to bring to life one of my all time favorite super-heroines. The long black hair, pale-white skin, and skin tight outfits just make for an interpretation that really pleases this horny fan-boy!



42. Bobbi Starr (last year- 34)- From her sexy brown hair to her ass to her bush to her naturally, perky boobs to her gorgeous face, Starr remains one of the very best and beautiful women in the industry. And, in case I need to remind you, she's a freaking director now. And, a talented one at that, shooting movies for Evil Angel. I'm greatly looking forward to finally meeting her in January for the AEEs!






41. Ronda Rousey (new)- The face of female MMA, Ms. Rousey pulls in a lot of much deserved media attention. Not only is she absolutely gorgeous, but she can legitimately beat your fuckin ass. No one has a sicker arm-bar than her. She WILL make you tap the fuck out. While, she started this year as the Strikeforce women's champ, she has since moved to UFC where is now their first ever women's champ. It made sense, since A. she's a draw & B. she was already the champ of the soon, to sadly, go away Strikeforce. While, I doubt anyone can beat her, I eagerly await any of her future matches. Because, quite frankly, I fucking love this badass and sexy beauty, who admits to having sex before fights helps her. Anyone wanna help her out?
 
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The 70 Hottest Babes of 2008, pt. 3: 50-41

50. Asia Argento- - While, I ain't seen Three Mothers, yet, and from what I hear I don't seem to be missing much, Asia is a talented and beautiful woman. She got mentioned on Attack of the Show, around Halloween time, where they acknowledged her nudity in said film. Naked Asia is ALWAYS a good thing.

49. Maggie Q- - She is always one of the most beautiful women in any film she stars in. She was also the first girl to get her own blog, here. Earlier this year she was connected to the whole Edison Chen controversy, even though it is doubtful there are any nudes of her from his batch of pics. But, one can only dream/ hope, right? She also contributed her voice to Need for Speed: Undercover.

48. Penny Flame- - One of the most enthusiastic, sweetest, most cool porn stars ever, this natural beauty was a pleasure to meet at the New York Exxotica Convention. In fact, she was one of the coolest girls at the show. She also appeared in what may have been one of the best, if not, in fact, the best, girl-girl film of the year, Predator II: The Return.

47. Sophia Santi- - Formerly known as Natalia Cruz, this stunning multi-ethnic porn beauty, only does girl-girl scenes, now, but you when look this gorgeous, have amazing God-given tits, sexy tattoos, and do scenes as scorching as the one in this year's kick ass horror-porno release, The Wicked, it really does not matter. And, she has a great attitude too, as proven by her interview in the extra features part of said flick.

46. Kyla- - OK, so she got dumped from Scream Queens in the second week, but you know what? Kyla is without a shadow of a doubt one of the hottest babes to ever appear on a reality show. She has model good looks and a body to die for. I hope she ends up in some cool movies, in particular horror films, as she has the beauty to do them.

45. Cristina Scabbia- - Her band goth-metal Lacuna Coil released a DVD last month, Visual Karma (which I meed to pick up). By the way, have you seen the pics of her posing in a Slipknot shirt for Spencers that appeared in this month's issue of Revolver?! Holy fuck! This Italian goddess and frontwoman for the best female fronted metal band, ever, is one of the most beautiful women in music, today!

44. Natalya Rudakova- - Anyone, who saw this Eastern European beauty in The Transporter 3 (the best in the series, so far, I think) and how sexy she is, especially when she danced, stripped, got drunk (on vodka, my fav drink!)/ high knows why this babe is here! And, those eyes! Wow!

43. Amy Lee- - One of the most beautiful women in the world Amy Lee, frontwoman to pop/ goth/ metal outfit Evanescence also has one of the most amazing voices in rock, ever. Her band did not put anything out this year, but she did contribute a song to the Nightmare Before Christmas CD. She also happens to have THE most beautiful eyes, ever! In truth, had her band released some new material, she probably would have ranked a lot higher!

42. Lina So- - Lina was my fav on Scream Queens. In fact, I was totally disappointed when she got kicked off. I think she is absolutely gorgeous. That and she is a really good actress, with a bright future ahead of her. In fact, she only loses some points cause she does not like to make-out with girls. But, you what? Even with that taken into account, she is a drop-dead gorgeous babe. And, I hope we see more of her, and soon!

41. Hayden Panettiere- - While, I gave up on Heroes, having become the piece of festering shit that it is now, I cannot tell a lie, Hayden is hot. This barely legal babe of Italian descent has the special power to make us all drool!

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