American rock band Evanescence, fronted by powerhouse vocalist Amy Lee, has made history by becoming the first American rock band to sell out a 60,000-capacity stadium in Spain. The groundbreaking concert took place at Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid, cementing the band’s place among the top global rock acts of their generation.
The sold-out show, part of their ongoing The Bitter Truth world tour, drew an electric crowd of 60,000 fans—an unprecedented turnout for a U.S. rock act in Spain. The milestone highlights Evanescence’s enduring global appeal and underscores their influence beyond the American and English-speaking music markets.
“This is a dream come true,” Amy Lee told the crowd during the performance. “To be here with all of you, in this incredible place, is beyond anything we imagined when we started this journey. Thank you, Madrid, for making history with us tonight.”
Known for their genre-defining blend of gothic rock, symphonic metal, and haunting piano melodies, Evanescence first rose to global fame with their 2003 multi-platinum debut album Fallen, featuring anthems like “Bring Me to Life” and “My Immortal.” Over two decades later, their popularity shows no signs of fading.
The Madrid setlist was a masterful mix of past and present, delivering fan favorites alongside tracks from their critically acclaimed 2021 album The Bitter Truth. With a dynamic stage production that included cinematic visuals, pyrotechnics, and Lee’s signature emotional intensity, the performance kept fans entranced from start to finish.
This Spanish sellout follows other major milestones for the band, including a 40,000-strong audience in São Paulo, Brazil, in late 2023—then their biggest headline show to date. The Madrid performance has now raised the bar yet again, further proving Evanescence’s international dominance.
Beyond the numbers, this achievement is particularly notable in a landscape where mainstream American rock has struggled to fill large venues overseas. Evanescence’s ability to resonate across languages and cultures is a testament to their musical authenticity and the emotional depth of their work.
As headlines declare their record-breaking success, the band remains humble yet energized. “This tour has reminded us how universal music is,” Lee said backstage. “To connect with so many people in such a powerful way—it’s why we do what we do.”
With more tour dates scheduled across Europe and North America, Evanescence continues to defy expectations and break barriers. Their sold-out night in Madrid stands not only as a personal triumph, but as a moment of history for American rock on the world stage.
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