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Evanescence Releases “Sanctuary”, Hits #1 Rock Charts, Starts Tour

6/6/2026

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Evanescence Releases Sanctuary

Evanescence released Sanctuary on June 5, 2026.
Sanctuary is available digitally, on standard CD, deluxe CD (with a Blu-ray of the 2023 São Paulo concert and documentary), and as a digital instrumental version.
“Who Will You Follow” topped Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay and Hard Rock Song charts.
The 2026 World Tour begins June 11, 2026, in North America, the UK and Europe, with Spiritbox, Nova Twins, Poppy and K.Flay opening.

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Evanescence Meets Gaming

Evanescence’s album Sanctuary was produced by Zakk Cervini, Jordan Fish and Nick Raskulinecz.
The song “Afterlife” was written for Netflix’s Devil May Cry series, linking the album to the gaming franchise.
Recent collaborations with Halsey, K.Flay, Poppy and Spiritbox show the band’s expanding cross-genre partnerships.
Amy Lee said the three-year project serves as a personal outlet, hoping listeners feel grounded and can scream loudly.

History

Historical Context

In March 2003 Evanescence released debut album Fallen, which sold over 17 million copies worldwide and earned multiple Grammy nominations, establishing Amy Lee as a leading rock vocalist. The album’s crossover success—spanning mainstream charts and brief Christian-market promotion—showed the band’s ability to reach diverse audiences. That model underpins their 2026 Sanctuary release, which again pairs high-profile producers with genre-spanning collaborations to sustain relevance.

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Evanescence Releases Sanctuary

Evanescence released Sanctuary on June 5, 2026.
Sanctuary is available digitally, on standard CD, deluxe CD (with a Blu-ray of the 2023 São Paulo concert and documentary), and as a digital instrumental version.
“Who Will You Follow” topped Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay and Hard Rock Song charts.
The 2026 World Tour begins June 11, 2026, in North America, the UK and Europe, with Spiritbox, Nova Twins, Poppy and K.Flay opening.

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