A new era for Evanescence is fast approaching, with the band unveiling the "first of many" new songs this week. In tandem with the WORLD PREMIERE of the new song, "Afterlife," Amy Lee joined Abe Kanan for an Audacy Check In to talk about what's next.
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"This is the first, of many," Amy shares about new music from Evanescence. "We are working on a lot of songs right now for the new album, but, you know, this came up through Netflix and we're just really excited to have an excuse to get in there right away."
The song is set to be featured in the new series, Devil May Cry, from Netflix, adding to the storied tradition of sonically stellar moments on soundtracks, which Amy and Abe reminisced about. But more importantly, did you say "new album?"
"We're just working" says Lee. "We got off the road in November or something, and we've been just creative. I like to, when we book shows and we happen to have time in between that makes sense... it's like, 'hey, let's stick around, get an Airbnb and like get some instruments together and see what who's got an idea.' So we were doing some of that and that can be fun and productive. We got some cool locations out of it. We did one in Italy, it was nice."
"Really spending the time in the studio, like me just focusing and us, taking the time to turn some of those ideas into real songs as has been happening since. So, I've got a lot cooking. I don't have a date for you, but there'll be more and more and more music coming out."
Amy also went on to talk about the band's "big community" of amazing fans, and the evolution of Evanescence over their 20-plus year career. "With age comes confidence, and with success comes fans and support. I'm happier now doing what I do with my band, than I ever have been before."
Don't miss the full conversation with Amy Lee above and at audacy.com/live.