Rock fans can officially start counting the days. Amy Lee has confirmed that Evanescence will release a brand-new studio album in 2026, marking the band’s first full-length record since The Bitter Truth arrived in 2021.
The confirmation came during a recent backstage interview around the band’s holiday season performances, where Lee revealed that writing is well underway and progressing smoothly. She shared that lyrics are currently being finalized and suggested that a spring 2026 release window is the goal — a timeline that lines up with what fans have been speculating for months.
Amy Lee performing at Maquinária Festival — by Silvio Tanaka, licensed under CC BY 2.0
A Creative Hot Streak for Evanescence
The upcoming record will be Evanescence’s sixth studio album, and all signs point to a band firing on all cylinders. Since the release of The Bitter Truth, Amy Lee has remained highly active creatively, both within and outside the band.
Over the past year, Evanescence released “Afterlife,” a dramatic and cinematic track featured in Netflix’s Devil May Cryanimated series, reminding fans of the band’s flair for dark, atmospheric storytelling. They also teamed up with K.Flay on the explosive collaboration “Fight Like a Girl,” pushing their sound into fresh, modern territory.
Perhaps most buzz-worthy was “End of You,” a collaboration featuring Amy Lee alongside Poppy and Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox — a crossover moment that showcased Lee’s continued relevance within the evolving heavy music landscape.
While it hasn’t been officially confirmed which of these tracks will appear on the new album, they offer a clear snapshot of the creative momentum driving Evanescence into this next era.
A Massive Tour to Follow
Alongside the album news, Evanescence has also announced plans for a major 2026 world tour, set to support the new release. The tour lineup is already turning heads, with Poppy, Spiritbox, Nova Twins, and K.Flay confirmed as support across various dates.
The tour will span North America and Europe, giving fans the chance to hear new material live while revisiting the band’s iconic catalog — from Fallen and The Open Door to their more recent, heavier output.
Amy Lee of Evanescence live — by Victor Fernandes, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Why This Album Matters
More than two decades into their career, Evanescence continues to evolve without losing the emotional weight that defined them from the start. Amy Lee’s confirmation of a 2026 album feels less like a comeback and more like a confident statement: the band is still growing, still experimenting, and still deeply connected to its audience.
With new music on the horizon and a global tour locked in, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years Evanescence has had in a long time.
Fans should brace themselves — the next chapter is coming, and it’s closer than it feels.