The Mother, the Daughter and The Holyroller
The long-awaited collaboration of this iconic trio is a powerhouse. It’s an intergenerational statement flying proudly under the heavy metalcore flag. Soaring vocals weave with dynamic screams. A lyrical anthem of female empowerment breathes life into a roaring track. It feels destined to stand as a landmark in metal’s resurgence. This holy trinity — Amy Lee, Poppy and Courtney LaPlante — delivers a creation only true royalty could bring.
The track opens with Evanescence’s Amy Lee. She immediately commands attention with her signature vocal range. Her haunting, ethereal delivery floats over muffled 2000s-style drums and Spiritbox-influenced riffs. This sets the stage for a sharp interplay of styles. From the first verse, the message is clear. This is an anthem of empowerment, freedom and unity. It captures the ebb and flow of metal’s evolution across three generations. And it spotlights the undeniable force of women reshaping its core.
“Cut myself open, but I wasn’t broken
Tried to fix what wasn’t wrong
Can you feel it taking over? I know I’m not alone
If I must go, the waves should drag me out”
Taking the second verse, Poppy contrasts Lee’s soaring tone with her own lighter vocals before unleashing banshee screams that highlight her experimental edge. Her distinct blend of soft, circling melodies and sudden heavy buildups shifts the track into her realm of layered bass and textured sound design. Lyrically, her section deepens the narrative of breaking free, seamlessly leading into the explosive entry of Courtney LaPlante.
LaPlante’s arrival ignites the song’s heaviest moment. Her ferocious screams and Spiritbox’s signature metalcore riffs tear into the final verse and chorus with unchained intensity. It’s raw, cathartic and commanding — her presence elevates the track into a full-bodied storm of chaos and liberation.
“Cause the end of you is the start of life for me
The start of life for me
My innocence was blind, now I can finally see
The start of life for me”
‘End of You’ is a dark, powerful force of nature. It’s a stained-glass window crafted from three generations colliding in harmony. Each artist has space to shine, yet together they form a unified whole. The result feels monumental and inevitable. The message is direct. The execution is flawless. And the track demands repeat listens to catch every layered influence.
This track doesn’t just play — it brings you to life, circles with you, breathes and leaves you changed looking for a new way out. ‘End of You’ is a testament to finding empowerment and freedom that sets the stage for the future of collaborative tracks.