The 12-track album 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).
Sanctuary will be released across multiple formats including Digital Album, Standard CD, Deluxe CD and a limited-edition Box Set, with a double vinyl scheduled for release on September 4. A deluxe digital edition featuring instrumental versions of every track will be available exclusively through Townsend Music. The Deluxe CD, exclusive to the Evanescence store, includes a Blu-ray featuring the band’s Live in São Paulo concert, a documentary from their 2023 South America tour, and behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the ‘Who Will You Follow’ video. A deluxe vinyl edition will also be available exclusively via the band’s webstore. The band also held an online listening party on June 3, giving fans an early preview of the record.
“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 includes ‘Afterlife’—the multi-week #1 rock song featured in Netflix’s animated series Devil May Cry—alongside current single ‘Who Will You Follow’, which currently sits at #1 on Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay Chart and has earned the band their first-ever #1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Song Chart. The official music video, directed by Jensen Noen, emphasises themes of authenticity in an era where truth feels increasingly distorted.
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The band has also announced a major arena tour across Australia and New Zealand in March 2027.
EVANESCENCE Australia & New Zealand Tour 2027
Australian dates presented by Triple M
Perth – RAC Arena – Friday 5 March
Adelaide – AEC Arena – Sunday 7 March
Melbourne – Rod Laver Arena – Tuesday 9 March
Sydney – Qudos Bank Arena – Friday 12 March
Brisbane – BEC – Tuesday 16 March
Auckland – Spark Arena – Saturday 20 March
Ticket Presales
Vodafone Presale (AU): Tue 9 Jun, 12pm – Thu 11 Jun, 12pm
Mastercard Presale (AU): Tue 9 Jun, 12pm – Thu 11 Jun, 12pm
Artist Presale: Tue 9 Jun, 12pm – Thu 11 Jun, 11pm
Sanctuary / Jungle Merch Presale: Tue 9 Jun, 12pm – Thu 11 Jun, 11pm
Live Nation Presale: Thu 11 Jun, 1pm – Fri 12 Jun, 12pm
Spotify Presale: Thu 11 Jun, 3pm – Fri 12 Jun, 12pm
General Public Tickets On Sale: Fri 12 Jun, 1pm (local time)