Evanescence: Goth Band?

There has been much argument over whether or not Evanescence is or is not a goth band. By appearance they do look like a goth band. They have the make up, the dark clothes, all the physical markings that usually accompany goth band status. At the same time, they have the sound of a goth band. Their music is haunting, dark, and intoxicating.

However, there are many goth band purists out there that simply do not accept Evanescence as a real goth band. Perhaps it is because they have become so mainstream, a very non-goth band attribute, or perhaps it is because the content of their songs do not mirror what goth bands usually play about.