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“I just can’t identify with today’s attitude and values anymore”: Ex-Evanescence guitarist Jen Majura is quitting the music industry

Two years after parting ways with Evanescence, guitarist Jen Majura has announced her decision to “step away” from the music industry entirely.

In a candid Instagram post, Majura cites a disconnect with “today’s attitude and values” and the “overwhelming amount of ridiculousness” in the music business as reasons for her departure. “After careful consideration, observing what’s going on in the music industry, AI-related developments and change in society I’ve come to the conclusion to step away,” she says. Before signing off, Majura also takes a moment to thank her fans and offer a parting gift: four previously unreleased demo tracks written over a decade ago with guitarist Dennis Hormes.

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