NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Republic Records has signed new rock group We Are The Fallen, it was announced today by Monte Lipman, President and CEO of Universal Republic Records. The new band is comprised of the original members of multiplatinum trailblazing band Evanescence, guitarists Ben Moody and John LeCompt along with drummer Rocky Gray, with enigmatic American Idol finalist Carly Smithson...
Filed under: Other Reality Shows , OpEd , American Idol , Judges , News and Gossip The past few seasons have seen some controversy about some American Idol contestants. Particularly in the case of Carly Smithson who'd already had a major label deal. People want their American Idol to be an unknown. Some waitress plucked from Texas or something. Now that Kara DioGuardi's sticking around on TV's top...
Didn't make the cut on "American Idol"? Perhaps judge Kara DioGuardi can still help. While "Idol" has seen its share of major label cast-offs -- recent hopefuls Carly Smithson and Michael Johns come to mind -- DioGuardi is offering yet...
I know I’ve mentioned this song before, but really is a great song that everyone should give a listen. It highlights the wonderful vocals of Carly Smithson (From American Idol) and the stunning music ability of ex-Evanescence members Ben Moody, John LeCompt, and Rocky Gray, plus Marty O’Brien, who toured with Kelly Clarkson, among others. [...]
Here’s an amazing clip of Carly Smithson singing “Bury Me Alive” by her band We Are The Fallen. Marty (one of the band members) had mentioned uploading the whole clip, and if he does that would be wonderful. From the sound of the clip he gave us, I’m sure the full performance was outstanding! I [...]
We Are The Fallen is a band, started up this year, consisting of ex-Evanescence members Ben Moody, Rocky Gray, and John LeCompt; American Idol contestant Carly Smithson, and bassist Marty O'Brien. They have released one single, Bury Me Alive , which is available for download from their website. Ben Moody has said that the band will release a download every eight weeks for about a year and a half. I...
Idol Stalker - Watching American Idol (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009
American Idol Season 7 finalist, Carly Smithson, has been tapped to perform during the Opening Ceremony of the 2009 State Games of America on July 30 at the Colorado Springs World Arena. “This will be something special for the athletes and the fans,” said Colorado Springs Sports Corporation President/CEO Tom Osborne. “Carly Smithson is one [...] Post from: Idol Stalker
TV Guide Network catches up with The Fallen. The new band consists of American Idol finalist Carly Smithson and three former members of Evanescence who came together after a falling out with singer Amy Lee.
Carly Smithson wants to make one thing clear: She is not the new lead singer of Evanescence. There may be some confusion because the former "American Idol" contestant has joined forces with original Evanescence members Ben Moody, Rocky Gray and John LeCompt for the new band We Are The Fallen.
Idol Stalker - Watching American Idol (Free subscription) | 06/25/2009
I wanted to write about this earlier but between technical issues and a hugely busy schedule, it just didn’t happen. As I wrote earlier, Carly Smithson has joined up with some former members of Evanescence to create a new band called “We Are the Fallen” (it was originally “The Fallen” but they had to change [...] Post from: Idol Stalker
Remember Evanescence? If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard from them in awhile it is because founding vocalist Ben Lee left the band during their European tour for the album Fallen. Ben stated his reason as creative differences. Since then, lead vocalist Amy Lee has continued on her own, which left the rest of the band wandering aimlessly [...] Related posts: American Idol Missing:...
Three founding members of goth-rock group EVANESCENCE have been dealt a blow after forming a new band with ex-AMERICAN IDOL star CARLY SMITHSON - they've nabbed another...
This band is off to a terrible start! When three ex-Evanesence members and Idol finalist Carly Smithson formed The Fallen, they should have at least done an internet search!!! The Fallen is already a band…and they are pissed!!! Legal papers have been sent to the new band demanding a cease and desist order! It seems that [...]
We Are The Fallen Consisting of ex-Evanescence band members including Ben Moody, and with Carly Smithson (ex-American Idol contestant) recently signed up as the lead singer, We Are The Fallen are set to release their debut album later this year, but for now, here is what is likely to be their debut single, which is entitled Bury Me Alive. I've had a listen and it is SUPER cool! DL: We Are The Fallen...