The Guardian's review of Evanescence's concert at Leeds' First Direct Arena praises frontwoman Amy Lee's exceptional vocal range, describing her mezzo-soprano voice as capable of shifting from "skyscraping and spectacular to haunting and devastating." The show leans heavily on the band's new sixth album, Sanctuary, produced largely by Jordan Fish of Bring Me the Horizon, whose influence pushes the band's sound towards a heavier, more metallic register than their earlier gothic hard rock.

The setlist featured all but one track from Sanctuary alongside older favourites such as Going Under, which sparked large singalongs, and newer songs including Afterlife and Calm Down, the latter building to what the reviewer called the night's biggest breakdown, accompanied by rising stage platforms and flame effects. Drummer Will Hunt was singled out for his forceful performance, while Lee closed the main set at the keyboard for My Immortal, thanking fans for over 20 years of support. At 44, Lee has said she could see herself performing into her 60s, a prospect the review welcomes given her rare vocal talent.