2025 Is the Year of Evanescence — Here’s Everything You Need to Know

New Single: “Afterlife”

On March 28, Evanescence released “Afterlife”, their first new track since 2021’s The Bitter Truth. The song is featured in Netflix’s animated series Devil May Cry, which premiered on April 3. Co-written by Amy Lee and Alex Seaver of Mako, and produced alongside Nick Raskulinecz, “Afterlife” blends the band’s signature gothic rock with cinematic flair.

Amy Lee describes the track as “both the pain and the resolve” of someone who has “nothing left to lose.”^[1]

The lyric video, released on March 27, includes exclusive clips from the Devil May Cry series.^[2]

New Album in the Works

Fans can rejoice as Amy Lee confirmed that Evanescence is deeply immersed in creating their next studio album. In a recent interview, she revealed, “We are happily, deeply in the creative process on the new album and a couple of other side things like this.”^[3]

While no release date has been announced, Lee emphasized that the band is focused on producing new material following their extensive touring schedule.

2025 Tour Highlights

May 14 – Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA (with Halsey and The Warning)
September 13 – Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL (with My Chemical Romance)
September 18–21 – Louder Than Life Festival, Louisville, KY
November 1 – Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia (with Metallica and Suicidal Tendencies)
November 5 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
November 8 – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
November 12 – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia
November 15 – Accor Stadium, Sydney, Australia
November 19 – Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand

Ticket info via Ticketmaster^[4] and Aussie tour details via News.com.au^[5].

Additionally, Evanescence will be part of the Sick New World Festival on April 12 in Las Vegas, sharing the stage with Metallica, Linkin Park, and Three Days Grace.^[6]

Celebrating 20 Years of Fallen

In 2023, Evanescence commemorated the 20th anniversary of their debut album Fallen with remastered reissues, including 2-LP, 2-CD, digital formats, and a Super Deluxe Edition box set. These editions feature previously unseen photos, a handwritten foreword, and a selection of B-sides and rare recordings.^[7]

Final Thoughts

With the release of “Afterlife,” ongoing work on a new album, and a robust touring schedule, 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Evanescence and their fans around the world.