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AlbumE · 2026

Sanctuary

by Evanescence

Sanctuary is a 2026 rock album by Evanescence. It runs 12 tracks across 8 minutes on Columbia Local. Riffiter listeners rate it 3.5/5 from 8 ratings.

Rock · Gothic Rock · Alternative

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12 tracks · 8 min

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Sanctuary is the upcoming sixth studio album by American rock band Evanescence, set to be released on June 5, 2026, through BMG Rights Management. It was produced by Jordan Fish, Nick Raskulinecz, and Zakk Cervini. It is the band's first album to feature bassist Emma Anzai. Sanctuary has been supported by two singles: "Afterlife", released on March 28, 2025 as part of the Devil May Cry soundtrack; and "Who Will You Follow," released on April 10, 2026. Background and recording In September 2024, the band stated that they would be entering the studio to record new music for their sixth studio album that November. The album's fifth track, "Afterlife," from the Netflix animated series Devil May Cry, was released as a single on March 28, 2025. Amy Lee called it "the first of many" new songs that were to be released. In December 2025, Lee stated that there would be a new Evanescence album released in 2026. The album's title was announced in March 2026, and its artwork and tracklist were revealed. The lead single, "Who Will You Follow," was released on April 10 to positive reception. Release and promotion

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Sanctuary is set to be released on June 5, 2026, through BMG Rights Management. "Afterlife", the first song released from the album, was released on March 28, 2025 as part of the soundtrack of the adult animated series Devil May Cry. The album's second single, "Who Will You Follow", was released on April 10, 2026. The album will be promoted by a headlining world tour set to begin on June 11, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Openers across select dates of the tour include K.Flay, with whom the band released the non-album single "Fight Like a Girl", from the soundtrack of Ballerina (2025); Spiritbox; Poppy; and Nova Twins.

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Is Sanctuary good?
Riffiter listeners rate Sanctuary 3.5/5 from 8 ratings.
When was Sanctuary released?
Sanctuary was released in 2026 on Columbia Local.
How many tracks are on Sanctuary?
Sanctuary has 12 tracks, with a runtime of 8 minutes.
What genre is Sanctuary?
Sanctuary is catalogued under Rock, Gothic Rock, Alternative.
What albums are similar to Sanctuary?
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