Evanescence members discuss the band's split

MTV.com has posted an article on the split in Evanescence between Amy Lee and Ben Moody. Filled with colorful language from Moody, both one-time members of the band (Moody has now left Evanescence) give their sides of the story:

Moody and Lee had discussed parting ways months before he eventually left in October, though it wasn't clear initially who would be the one to leave the band behind. He thought that Lee, in the vein of artists like Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé and most recently Gwen Stefani, would have the best chance at going it alone. He wanted to hold on to the band he helped build — but so did she. As time passed and he began thinking about other projects, like film and outside collaborations, it was decided that he would be the one to walk.

While Moody's departure was predetermined, when he decided to leave was met with surprise and disappointment. Lee had hoped he would finish the remaining dates of the tour, or at least offer the standard two-weeks notice, so that the band could find a replacement. Looking back, however, Lee realizes she should have expected something drastic.

"It wasn't a big surprise that Ben was going to do something spontaneous and weird," she said. "That's pretty much how he is. He's going to do whatever it takes just to shock everyone. It's all about shock value, which is sometimes funny, I guess, but usually it's just a bunch of extra stress that nobody needs."

They also comment on the future of the band.

"I love [Fallen], but in some ways I think it's immature," she said. "I feel like we could have gone so much further and I'm dying to [do that] on the next album."

Moody, too, expects great things from Evanescence. "It's going to be interesting to hear, because the only thing that's going to be similar is Amy's voice. ... It's going to be really, really good, because Rocky doesn't do anything unless it's good. Terry is a great writer. And Amy is an amazing vocalist. So you have all of the ingredients necessary."

For the full article, visit MTV.com here.