OUT TODAY - The new album "Sanctuary" from Evanescence
Today Evanescence releases their 6th studio album “Sanctuary”. The 12-track record was produced by Zakk Cervini (Bad Omens, YUNGBLD, Bring Me The Horizon, Spiritbox), Jordan Fish (Bring Me The Horizon, Poppy, House of Protection, Architects), and Nick Raskulinecz (Deftones, Korn, Foo Fighters, Rush).
Kerrang said “Evanescence's sixth album in 23 years maintains - Amy Lee’s reputation for quality over quantity in cinematically dramatic style, 4/5” and Metal Hammer thought “Evanescence have made their most vital record in years. Confident, contemporary and frequently colossal. 4/5”
The album is available as a Digital Album, Standard CD, Deluxe CD and limited-edition Box Set. The album is also available on all streaming services. A deluxe digital album that includes instrumentals of each song on the album is available exclusively through Townsend Music. A double vinyl of the album will be released on September 4th. The Deluxe CD is exclusive to the Evanescence store and includes a Blu-ray that contains the band’s 'Live in Sao Paolo Concert, Documentary' from Evanescence’s 2023 South America tour and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Who Will You Follow video. The deluxe vinyl is also a webstore exclusive. The band held an online listening party giving their fans a first listen to the album on June 3rd.
You can stream “Sanctuary” on your preferred platform HERE, and order a physical copy HERE.
"This album is over three years in the making," said Amy Lee. "I am so damn proud of every second of it. It's overwhelming. Working on it has been my outlet for so much that feels wrong and out of control, and a place to ignite hope through the power of music and connection."
“Sanctuary” Tracklist:
Beautiful Lie
Tell Me When You’ve Had Enough
Who Will You Follow
Rapture
Afterlife
Sanctuary
How Do I Heal
About Us
Calm Down
Self Destruct
Forever Without You
Wide Open Heart
“Sanctuary” includes Afterlife — the multi-week #1 rock song featured in Netflix's breakout animated series Devil May Cry - check out the video below:
The new album also includes current single Who Will You Follow, which currently sits at #1 on Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay Chart and recently earned the band their first-ever #1 on Billboard's Hard Rock Song Chart. The official music video, directed by Jensen Noen, emphasises the importance of seeking authenticity in an era where truth feels increasingly and intentionally corrupted, and you can watch it on YouTube below:
The band’s 2026 World Tour, kicks off on June 11th, and takes them across North America, UK and Europe, with special guests Spiritbox and Nova Twins, who will open on the North American portion of the tour, and special guest Poppy will support on the UK & Europe shows with Nova Twins opening outside the UK and K.Flay in the UK. K.Flay will also support Evanescence for their Red Rocks Amphitheatre concert. The band just announced a massive arena tour of Australia and New Zealand in March 2027. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Evanescence has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1/£1/€1 from every ticket sold will support organisations providing humanitarian aid and medical relief to those in need around the world. Additionally, Head Count, a non-profit/non-partisan entity, will be on-site at most of the band’s US concerts to register new voters and to instruct previously-registered voters how to check their registration status to ensure it is still valid.
Evanescence 2026 World Tour Dates:
June
11/6/26 - West Palm Beach, FL - iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
12/6/26 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
14/6/26 - Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
15/6/26 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
17/6/26 - Raleigh, NC - Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
18/6/26 - Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion
20/6/26 - Camden, NJ - Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
21/6/26 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center
23/6/26 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center
24/6/26 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
26/6/26 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
27/6/26 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live
29/6/26 - Toronto, ON - RBC Amphitheatre
30/6/26 - Montréal, QC - Centre Bell
July
8/7/26 - Tinley Park, IL - Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
9/7/26 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center
11/7/26 - North Little Rock, AR - Simmons Bank Arena
12/7/26 - Kansas City, MO - MORTON Amphitheater
14/7/26 - Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheater
15/7/26 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
17/7/26 - Chula Vista, CA - North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
18/7/26 - Los Angeles, CA - Kia Forum
20/7/26 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
22/7/26 - Ridgefield, WA - Cascades Amphitheater
23/7/26 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre
25/7/26 - Salt Lake City, UT - Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
28/7/26 - St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
30/7/26 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center
August
1/8/26 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center
2/8/26 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre
September
8/9/26 - Leeds, UK - First Direct Arena
10/9/26 - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
11/9/26 - Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena Birmingham
13/9/26 - London, UK - The O2
16/9/26 - Brussels, BE - Forest National
17/9/26 - Paris, FR - Accor Arena (SOLD OUT)
19/9/26 - Frankfurt, DE - Congress Center Messe Frankfurt - Festhalle Frankfurt
20/9/26 - Dortmund, DE - Westfalenhallen Dortmund
22/9/26 - Amsterdam, NL - Ziggo Dome
23/9/26 - Hamburg, DE - Barclays Arena
25/9/26 - Berlin, DE - Velodrom
26/9/26 - Munich, DE - Olympiahalle
28/9/26 - Bologna, IT - Unipol Arena
29/9/26 - Zurich, CH - Hallenstadion Zurich
October
1/10/26 - Barcelona, ES - Palau Olimpic Badalona
2/10/26 - Madrid, ES - Palacio Vistalegre
4/10/26 - Lisbon, PT - MEO Arena
26/10/26 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
November
28/11/26 - Kuala Lumpur, M - National Hockey Stadium, Bukit Jalil
2027
March
5/3/27 - Perth, AUS - RAC Arena
7/3/27 - Adelaide, AUS - AEC Arena
9/3/27 - Melbourne, AUS - Rod Laver Arena
12/3/27 - Sydney, AUS - Qudos Bank Arena
16/3/27 - Brisbane, AUS - BEC
20/3/27 - Auckland, NZ - Spark Arena
Photo (c) Chapman Baehler
When Evanescence stormed onto the scene in the early 2000s, they introduced a sound that captured the world’s attention. Their debut album Fallen became one of the most critically and commercially successful releases of the 21st century, earning two Grammy Awards and achieving diamond certification in the United States. Hit singles Bring Me to Life and My Immortal propelled the band into the spotlight, while 2006’s follow-up, The Open Door, deepened an unwavering connection with fans.
Two decades later, that connection remains as strong as ever. In 2025, Evanescence reached a new career milestone, scoring their first #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with Afterlife, written for Netflix’s Devil May Cry. The band continued its momentum, with collaborations alongside K.Flay and Halsey featured in Ballerina, the fifth instalment in the John Wick series. Amy scored another #1 with End of You, her collaboration with Poppy & Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox.
In early June, the band will embark on its World Tour, headlining amphitheatres, and arenas in North America, followed by an arena tour in the UK, Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand and is expected to visit Central and South America in 2027. “2025 was a year of saying ‘yes.’ We got really busy, and I’m so glad for every single piece of it,” says frontwoman Amy Lee. “There’s no way 2026 won’t be even crazier.” With the release of Evanescence’s highly anticipated sixth studio album, Sanctuary, on June 5, that prediction is poised to come true.
