The Evanescence 2026 World Tour brought a massive evening of symphonic, gothic metal mastery to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion last weekend. Under the open-air pavilion and extending all the way back across a packed lawn, the energy in Camden was nothing short of gothic transcendence.
Amy Lee remains an absolute, ethereal powerhouse. From the moment she took her place on stage and stepped to the microphone, her hauntingly beautiful, operatic vocals completely dominated the amphitheater. It is absolutely jaw-dropping to witness how her sonic range effortlessly transitioned from delicate, vulnerable piano ballads to soaring over crushing, down-tuned metal riffs.
The band was a well-oiled machine, delivering the dark, cinematic instrumentation that defines Evanescence’s legendary sound. Tim McCord and Troy McLawhorn locked in on a massive wall of heavy guitars, while Will Hunt absolutely pulverized the drum kit. The collective crowd sang in unison during timeless anthems like "Bring Me to Life" and "Going Under", while intense, heavy tracks from their latest work had the pavilion vibrating with pure energy.
With direct support from Spiritbox and Nova Twins turning the night into an absolute powerhouse lineup of modern rock, it was an unforgettable celebration of heavy, beautiful, and emotionally charged music. Front Row Perspective had an incredible view of a band that continues to define the very pinnacle of symphonic rock.
Set List
Sanctuary
Tell Me When You've Had Enough
Afterlife
Rapture
Going Under
Lithium
Like You
Self-Destruct
Calm Down
Call Me When You're Sober
Beautiful Lie
Wasted on You
Forever Without You
Bring Me to Life
Imaginary
Better Without You
About Us
Fight Like a Girl (With Courtney LaPlante and Nova Twins)
Who Will You Follow
My Immortal
Wide Open Heart
Tour Stops:
June 24 - Wantagh, NY
June 26 - Holmdel, NJ
June 27 - Bristow, VA
June 29 - Toronto, Ontario, CA
June 30 - Montréal, Quebec, CA
Review and Photography by: Craig Eidell