Amy Lee of Evanescence singing on stage under concert lights
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Amy Lee Surprises London Crowd With First-Ever Live 'End Of You' Performance Alongside Poppy And Courtney LaPlante

The rock powerhouses united on stage at London's O2 Arena during Evanescence's Sanctuary tour.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read

Rock royalty collided at London's iconic O2 Arena when Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee surprised thousands of fans by bringing both Courtney LaPlante and Poppy out on stage. During the band's massive show on Sunday, September 13, the legendary powerhouse joined forces with her guest vocalists to deliver the very first live performance of their collaborative single, "End Of You." While Evanescence had already begun introducing the 2025 track into their concert setlists throughout the current Sanctuary tour, the London audience received a truly unprecedented spectacle. In earlier tour dates, Lee had carried the vocal duties on the track alone. However, the UK venue got the full star treatment when the track kicked off with Lee on stage before Poppy sprinted out midway through to belt out her guest verse.

Amy Lee Poppy Courtney LaPlante End Of You live performance The surprise reached a fever pitch moments later when Spiritbox frontwoman Courtney LaPlante hit the stage, uniting all three singers under the arena lights for the song's explosive climax. The rare onstage assembly brought an entirely new energy to the track, which the trio previously described as the start of a broader ongoing creative connection. The historic London stop formed part of Evanescence's global Sanctuary tour, supporting their studio album of the same name. The project stands as the group's first full LP since dropping *The Bitter Truth* back in 2021. Up until the surprising guest appearances near the end of the concert, the band treated fans to an expansive set featuring high-octane tracks like "Afterlife," "Rapture," "Tell Me When You've Had Enough," and their timeless hit single "Going Under."

Amy Lee of Evanescence singing on stage under concert lights
Amy Lee of Evanescence singing on stage under concert lights

Evanescence tour setlist London O2 Arena The guest vocalists weren't limited to just LaPlante and Poppy, either. Earlier in the setlist, musician K.Flay also made a notable appearance beside Lee to tackle the track "Fight Like a Girl," cementing the concert as a major celebration of collaborative rock anthems. With fan-shot footage quickly circulating online, heavy music lovers around the globe are already urging the trio to plan further live reunions as the tour continues its run.

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When did Evanescence perform 'End Of You' live with Poppy and Courtney LaPlante?
The three artists performed the track together for the first time on Sunday, September 13, at London's O2 Arena.
What album is Evanescence currently touring?
Evanescence is currently on their global Sanctuary tour in support of their album named Sanctuary, which follows 2021's The Bitter Truth.