American rock band Evanescence announced a new album titled “Sanctuary” and released the lead single “Who Will You Follow” in early April 2026 [1].

This release marks the band's first new music in five years [2]. It serves as the long-awaited follow-up to their 2021 record, “The Bitter Truth” [2].

The album is scheduled for release on June 5, 2026 [1]. The project will be released through BMG Records [2].

Depending on the classification of previous works, “Sanctuary” is identified as the band's sixth studio album [6]. Some reports suggest it is the fifth studio effort if the 2017 compilation “Synthesis” is excluded from the count [5].

The lead single, “Who Will You Follow,” is currently available for streaming [2]. This new era of music arrives after a period of relative silence from the group following the promotion of their previous work in 2021 [2].

“The album is scheduled for release on June 5, 2026.”

The release of 'Sanctuary' signals a return to the recording cycle for Evanescence after a five-year hiatus. By partnering with BMG Records for this sixth studio effort, the band is positioning itself to recapture the momentum of their 2021 release while expanding their discography in a competitive rock landscape.