“What do they call that thing? Imposter syndrome! I definitely felt like I’d snuck in the back door and somehow got to the Grammys." Amy Lee on why Evanescence's early success led to a lot of insecurity

Amy Lee in 2003.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Evanescence's blockbuster breakthrough album, Fallen. The gothic rockers' debut record saw them go from relative unknowns to one of the hottest bands in all of music at the time, making Amy Lee both an instant icon for millions of young rock fans around the world, but also an easy target for cynics and misogynists eager to writer her off as a credible artist. 

In the brand new issue of Metal Hammer, Lee discusses her memories of those early years, and why she had to fight for recognition and acceptance in the wider music industry.