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Evanescence have parted ways with guitarist Jen Majura

Guitarist Jen Majura – who joined the band in August 2015 – is no longer a member of Evanescence, the band have confirmed.

Evanescence have parted ways with guitarist Jen Majura
Words:
Emily Carter

Evanescence have announced that they've parted ways with guitarist Jen Majura – who has been with them since August 2015.

In a statement about the musician's departure, the band write that they "are so grateful for the good times and great music we made all around the world together", and "will always love her and support her".

They haven't yet announced the replacement, but add that they will "have some exciting news about the new line-up coming in the next few days".

Read Evanescence's full statement below:

"It has been a very special chapter in the band with our dear friend Jen Majura, but we have decided it’s time to go our separate ways. We will always love her and support her, and can’t wait to see what she does next! We are so grateful for the good times and great music we made all around the world together.

"We are hard at work rehearsing for our upcoming tour and will have some exciting news about the new lineup coming in the next few days, so stay tuned."

In a short statement following the announcement, Jen posted: "I feel the need to address that none of this was my decision! I have no hard feelings against anybody and I wish Evanescence all the best. I am allowed to carry beautiful memories of these past years, I am grateful."

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