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13-06-2025
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Former Evanescence Guitarist, Jen Majura, Announces Decision to ‘Step Away' From Music Industry
Jen Majura, a seasoned guitarist who has performed with bands such as Equilibrium, Knorkator and Evanescence, has announced her decision to 'step away' from the music industry. Majura's plans were shared on her Instagram account on Tuesday (June 10), explaining that she had come to the decision after 'careful consideration, observing what's going on in the music industry, AI related developments and change in society.' More from Billboard Woman Arrested for Attempted Break-In at BTS Jung Kook's Residence on the Day of His Military Discharge Carín León Is Ready to Prove He's The 'Missing Link' Between Regional Mexican and Country Music The Grammys Add New Country Category for 2026 'Instead of wasting another year of my life constantly hoping for new energy, drive and creativity, I've reached a point in my life where I can confidentially lean back in peace,' she wrote. 'While time allowed me, I was able to collect an amazing amount of beautiful experiences, tours, shows, travels and moments! I am grateful for every bit of that, but the world has changed. I can confidently make up my mind to stop. 'I am not saying that I will never create any music again, whether recorded or live – but for now I feel there are healthier and better things to fill my life with good vibes and not deal with the overwhelming amount of ridiculousness that comes with the music industry now days. I just can't identify with today's attitude and values anymore.' As Majura continued she shared her well wishes to 'all the ambitious and remaining 'creators', young and old,' before offering four singles to her fans as something of a parting gift. 'As a final musical endeavor I wanna share 4 tracks with you,' she wrote. 'Songs that were written over a decade ago together with the great guitarist Dennis Hormes. I found these old demo recordings while cleaning out stuff from my computer and thought they are too good to not be shared.' A musician from an early age, Majura has performed professionally since 2000, with work as a guitarist and bassist in bands such as Equilibrium, Knorkator and Black Thunder Ladies, and a handful of solo albums to her name. Majura came to widespread attention in 2015 when she took over from Terry Balsamo as the lead guitarist of Arkansas rockers Evanescence. Performing on the band's most recent two albums (2017's Synthesis and 2021's The Bitter Truth), Majura's exit from the band was announced in May 2022. '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,' the group said at the time. '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.' Following her departure from Evanescence, Majura co-founded 'crossover metal band' How We End, and also performed vocals on the track 'Deep Inside,' from former Dream Theater drummer Mike Mangini's Invisible Signs albums. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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14-05-2025
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Evanescence to headline 93X Family Reunion event in St. Paul
The family reunion is on. 93X is again gathering hard rock fans for a 93X Family Reunion, which will be headlined by Evanescence on Sept. 19 at Xcel Energy Center. It's been more than 20 years since the Grammy-winning band had its breakthrough moment with "Bring Me to Life." Since releasing Fallen in 2003, they've gone through changes, with singer Amy Lee the only original member still on the roster. The group's most recent album, The Bitter Truth, was released in 2021. 'We're fired up to bring the 93X Family back to Xcel Energy Center,' said Derek Madden, VP of Mainstream Rock and 93X Program Director. "With Evanescence leading an insane lineup, it's going to be a night of pure electricity." Evanescence will be joined by Poppy, Dorothy, and Black Map. Poppy was in town earlier this year, headlining a night at The Fillmore not long after making her late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Knocked Loose brought her along for their performance of "Suffocate," on which she's a guest singer. That appearance has been referred to as a "landmark" performance for a hardcore punk group on national TV and, unsurprisingly, was not a hit with all Kimmel viewers. Tickets for the 93X Family Reunion are available to the public at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16. A presale starts a day earlier with the code "93XFAMILY."
