Fallen brought along with it a revolution in the music scene worldwide. Besides the instrumental music, Amy, your vocal skills and overall sound draws inspiration from many. What are your influences?
Amy Lee: I was inspired in my youth by a combination of Mozart, Beethoven and film score composers like Danny Elfman, as well as hard rock and alternative music. I loved Tori Amos, Nine Inch Nails, Korn, Alanis, Björk, Smashing Pumpkins, Portishead, Soundgarden, who all made such good music in the '90s. Lately, I love Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, and Aurora; I've been recently obsessed with Every Day by Buddy Holly. There's something really special about that simple recording that I can't stop listening to it. I get inspired by all kinds of music and art. Most of it is very different from my own.

How has your music evolved since you started out in 2003?
AL: I've always tried to be true to myself, to making music I love and putting my whole heart into it. Over 20 years, my perspective has changed a lot, my band has got tight and strong — I am so proud of today's members; we are a real family, we respect each other and work like a functional machine. We've been through a lot together and that is something you can feel in the music we
make together.