Amy Lee: Evanescence consumed me

Amy Lee doesn't want Evanescence to 'define' her.

The singer-songwriter is the frontwoman of the American rock band - also comprising of Terry Balsamo, Tim McCord, Troy McLawhorn and Will Hunt.

Evanescence have been out of the limelight for several years, but have a new album out this month. The self-titled record will hit stores on October 11, and is the group's first since their 2006 album The Open Door.

Amy has explained the reasoning behind her break from the band.

' wouldn't say that I was depressed, but I had to pull the plug,' she explained.

' had to step away from Evanescence in a big way, as if I might never do Evanescence again. That was so good for my head because I needed to feel not completely defined by [the band]. It's a really cool part of me but it's not everything ' your whole life being consumed with one project is a big commitment.'

Amy lived in New York during the band's hiatus. The 29-year-old star says she took the time out to do normal day-to-day things.

'Obviously, I didn't have to get a nine-to-fve job,' she smiled in an interview with Kerrang! magazine. ' bought a house, decorated my house, did all the curtains. I got two cats, took up the concert harp and hung out with friends and family.'

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