Amy Lee, Evanescence + Building the ‘Sanctuary’ | Interview
In an interview for Loudwire’s June 2026 digital cover story, Evanescence singer Amy Lee tells Loudwire Nights radio host Chuck Armstrong all about the new album ‘Sanctuary,’ opening for Metallica, the unstoppable tour uniting Evanescence, Spiritbox, Poppy and K. Flay and offers some worthy life lessons we can all apply in our own lives.
0:00 – Evanescence’s new album
4:30 – Thriving on chaos
6:15 – The weight of words
7:25 – The heaviness of the new album
9:50 – The hardest song to write
11:45 – Keeping an open mind
15:30 – Current lineup & Emma Anzai
18:00 – Faith and spirituality
20:10 – New collaborators
24:40 – Upcoming tour
25:40 – Playing with Metallica
27:45 – Falling in love with music
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@DanMcClarren-m4s
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Keep being yourself Amy, you're such an inspiration to so many people
@wherearewegoing378
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Is the pandemic so going on? Why isn't the band doing in person promotions and interviews?
@liraelntingz
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Really hope Amy never feels awks talking about spirituality – it's shining out of her eyes and through her voice, the universe (the energy of unconditional love and truth!!!!) is so present in this record that it is going to change the world. Waheguru!
@michaeloneill1360
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Loving the New Album! 2 Tracks In & 10 to Go!
@emma00b
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Great sit down chat
@anakarada
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
I'm honored to have my music featured in your outro! Thanks, Loudwire 🤘
@Linda1957s
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
I am close to 70 years old and heard my son years ago listening to evanescence.. fell in love immediately. Can't wait for the new music. Love her voice!❤
@adriannacabrera9013
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
I love that album it’s so beautiful and amazing thanks for sharing
@IraniVatanParast
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
She is the best of everything
@johnntj3870
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
FLAMENGO 🇧🇷
@preston6676
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
I don't know how they did it…but Sanctuary doesn't sound like an Evanescence album…it sounds like an 'Us' album and I can't explain that feeling any further; either you get it or you don't. It reminds me of what Gaga did with her "Chromatica" album and created a 'place' for her fans.
@Tony-w5x
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
She is an absolute doll.. and such a magnificent artist. Glad to know there’s more of her on the way.
@ryanmiskolczi-f3s
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Your style
@ryanmiskolczi-f3s
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Your awasome. God Bless. The best
@MuzikAficionado
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
The excitement to have Sanctuary dropped on us, and then watching Amy talk about it is uncontainable! 🤩 Long Live Evenescence❣
@Lemthepoetofficial
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
When I started listening to Evanescence I did not speak English at all. Here I am 20 years later fluent in English. It is an absolute HONOR to understand everything she is saying and singing without looking up ever word like an idiot <3
@Lemthepoetofficial
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
I LITERALLY NEED THIS ALBUM SO BADLY Amy lee my favorite since I was 11 years old <3
@sarahweatherington2302
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
I want to sing, but idk who to talk to about that. I made a promise to a friend of mine that I would try to show someone what I can do. I love this interview and your music. You're right, there is so much feeling in your music. It's absolutely amazing.
@NicholasWhiteIronic
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
The Open Door is still in my car's CD player. What a powerhouse Evanescence is. I'm so chuffed for new music.
@ryankelly9167
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Still a huge fan Amy! I tell people that the Evanescence show I saw at Palladium Ballroom in Dallas was the best concert I ever saw. You were amazing that night!! ❤
@sweeneytodd4017
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
GOTHQEEN >>>>>> MY RESPECT >>>>
@Eric-o2x7f
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Who knew a woman can have a perfect speaking voice, and singing voice. Both talents, podcast possibilities and music that doesn't compare. You nailed it all. Ever think about JC
@randallross420
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Thanks for the new tunes Amy❤❤❤
@charlescdt6509
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
This women has some GORGEOUS eyes.
@Muthrtung
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Pretty Epic interview with great questions! TY🤙
Saw them here in Aotearoa, NZ, last Nov with Metallica! Neither band had been back here for MANY years, so it was a night to remember, alright!
Have been such an Ev fan since the 00's when I fronted my own local band, & the hubs – also in my band – is an og Tallica fan, so we were STOKED! almost 60k peeps at our rugby arena.
I was personally wondering how all the Metallica fans would receive Ev tbh – bc I've seen old footage of them NOT being well received many moons ago, before Metallica at a festival – & the crowd were amazing to them. Made me proud lol
It's also been so lovely seeing Amy turn more spiritual than religious as she's matured & found empowerment with it!
They blew us all away so much at the gig. Well-oiled incredible machine that they are (& my first Metallica gig lol)
They're coming back probs next year! Can't wait🤩
Listened & looked at the lyrics to Forever Without You.. can't help but wonder if it's about Ben & like a final exorcism re that whole period.. Either way cool song!
Anyways… awesome interview. Thanks🍫
@Neil-writer-author
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Love her voice
@Chris-24-herrera
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
I had a crush on this woman since high school she’s so gorgeous
@astridpinel2789
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
What the fuck is that unskippable three minute ad that played at thr beginning of the video?!?!?! Did anyone else get it?
@hollowsminion
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Awesome interview. Love her and her grounded self. Keep on rockin’ Amy!!! 🤘🤘
@Pamelaabbitt2
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
I want 2 hear amy lee sing
@NO-BEN-NO-EV-PERIOD
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
it has officially leaked yw
@NO-BEN-NO-EV-PERIOD
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
first time this has ever happened to me w an ev song but i've heard forever without you several times and the last time was a few hours ago but then something broke inside me and shed a few tears for some reason….wonder if this happened to anyone else w that song or another one
@NO-BEN-NO-EV-PERIOD
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
it's not about religion it's about RELATIONSHIPS
@NO-BEN-NO-EV-PERIOD
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
2nd half is way better than the first
@NO-BEN-NO-EV-PERIOD
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
was expecting more but i'll wait til i get all the hqs stead of the ones i have now and then judge but it's not looking good altho how do i heal is damn near perfect
@R_SENAL
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Toward the end realizing I'm slightly older than Amy Lee… 😮😅I never thought about it before
@adrinescence
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Live her so much, and this album is amazing.
@123theprodigy5
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
This week we have evanescence and next week we have sublime, rock is better than ever this year
@indigo1351
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
After all these years she looks cheerful and healthy, i`m very happy for her ❤
@daianaevfns
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
❤❤❤❤ l love You Amy ❤❤
@Curt1991
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Bring on the Sanctuary Era 🖤❤️
@Curt1991
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Seriously love the band and amy lee 🖤💜🖤
@dardashawithtanya
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Love it ❤
@77chrysler
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Dude, Love The Machine Shop!!! 🤟
@Arozua
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
17:39 Finally someone asked her about this! About the religious themes that appears to be on this album based on the song titles like Sanctuary, Rapture, and Afterlife. I’ve also been wondering about that. Thank you for asking that question!
@DonnyWinter
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
I am so excited for Sanctuary. This album is gonna be great!!
@imperfectmyst
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Love her!!!! ^^
@imaginarysoul3437
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 am
Cant wait to hear her new song with Skylar Grey!!! Hopefully it will find the right home or better if it ends up in a movie or something.