Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee has officially confirmed that the band’s long-awaited sixth studio album will arrive in 2026, bringing to a close a creative period that has seen the group steadily build momentum over the past year. Lee’s comments — made during a radio interview late in 2025 — offer fans their clearest timeline yet for new music from one of rock’s most enduring acts.
The upcoming album will be the follow-up to 2021’s The Bitter Truth, the band’s fifth studio release that marked a major creative push after years of touring and uncertainty in the music industry. In her latest interview on KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas show, Lee was asked about the album’s release window. When pressed on timing, she simply said: “Next year… I have a few more lyrics to write, but it’s going very well, and I’m really excited about it.” Lee also indicated that spring 2026 was a likely period for the release, though she stopped short of naming a specific date.
By all accounts, much of the album’s basic recording work is already complete, with Lee focusing on finishing lyrics and refining songs ahead of its launch. She described the process as progressing smoothly, underscoring her enthusiasm for this new body of work.
New Music and Recent Singles
Evanescence has already dropped a handful of new tracks in 2025, which may hint at the direction of the full record. The band released “Afterlife”, a dramatic single featured in the Netflix series Devil May Cry, and “Fight Like a Girl”, a collaboration with K.Flay tied to the John Wick universe film Ballerina. Both songs showcased the group’s continued range — from cinematic intensity to hard-edged rock — and have kept fans eager for the full album.
Lee also participated in another high-profile collaboration this year, appearing on “End of You” with Poppy and Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante, a track named Best Metal Song of 2025 by Loudwire. While it hasn’t been officially confirmed that any of these tracks will appear on the new album, Lee suggested that many of the songs being developed are already underway and could be refined for inclusion.
Earlier in 2025, Lee talked about the band’s creative approach, noting that they were working with multiple producers and exploring a “free-form” recording process that let songs evolve organically. Rather than forcing a rigid album structure, Evanescence’s sessions focused on whatever “felt good” and served the music, a philosophy that Lee described as energizing and authentic.
This openness to collaboration and experimentation comes at a moment when the band is also preparing for a large-scale 2026 world tour, one that will take them across North America, the U.K. and Europe with support from artists including Spiritbox, Poppy, Nova Twins and K.Flay. Lee said that their work with these artists has been creatively inspiring and that their collective energy will help shape both the new album and the live shows.
The band’s 2026 touring itinerary begins in June in West Palm Beach, Florida, before moving through summer dates in North America and continuing into the fall with UK and European dates. Multiple support acts will join Evanescence across the run, reflecting Lee’s desire to create a rich, collaborative concert experience for fans.
As Evanescence approaches its sixth studio album, Lee’s excitement is palpable. With recording well underway, lyrics being finalized, and an expansive tour on the horizon, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the band’s most significant years in modern history. Lee’s blend of gothic intensity and melodic rock has ensured Evanescence remains a force in alternative and mainstream rock alike — and fans eagerly await the next chapter in their evolving story.
