EVANESCENCE have announced their fifth studio album, "Sanctuary," set for digital and CD release on June 5, 2026, with double vinyl following on September 4. The band simultaneously launched a 2026 world tour, kicking off June 11, with a diverse lineup of support acts including Spiritbox, Nova Twins, Poppy, and K.Flay.
Vocalist Amy Lee revealed that "Sanctuary" is the product of approximately three years of intensive work carried out during tour breaks and studio sessions across Los Angeles and Nashville. The album was produced by Zakk Cervini, Jordan Fish, and Nick Raskulinecz — the latter known for his acclaimed work with Foo Fighters, Halsey, and numerous metal acts. Lee described the creative drive behind the record as fuelled by the current state of the world.
"I felt very fueled by the state of the world creatively," she said. "I feel like I have a ton to get off my chest." She added that the band has been "obsessing over" the music for years and that releasing it finally feels like a relief.
The timing capitalizes on renewed momentum following "Afterlife," a 2025 single featured on Netflix's "Devil May Cry" soundtrack, which became EVANESCENCE's fastest-rising track and biggest single since their landmark 2003 debut album "Fallen," accumulating over 150 million global streams.
EVANESCENCE have partnered with humanitarian organization Plus1, donating one dollar from every ticket sold on the tour. "Sanctuary" arrives as one of the most anticipated metal-adjacent releases of 2026, and with Spiritbox as a prime support act, the tour lineup underlines the band's enduring relevance within heavy music.