The 2025 Game Awards, held on December 11 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, saw standout wins for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hades II, and Donkey Kong Bananza among others — but the event wasn’t just about trophies.
In a highlight moment, Evanescence took to the stage in front of the expectant crowd for a special live performance of “Afterlife” — their atmospheric track from the Devil May Cry Netflix adaptation.
The band delivered a powerful rendition, with Amy Lee’s impeccable vocals soaring over the dramatic instrumentation and bursts of flame effects that lit up the stage. Backdropped by visuals from the series, the performance captured the perfect blend of cinematic intensity and rock energy, bringing one of the year’s most compelling tracks to life in spectacular fashion. [1]
Originally released this past spring alongside the Devil May Cry series, “Afterlife” has recently received a fresh remix by GUNSHIP for the Spotify Singles series in collaboration with the Game Awards — showcasing the song’s enduring appeal across different musical landscapes.
🎥 Watch the performance below: