Evanescence have shared their first new song in four years called “Afterlife,” which is featured in the soundtrack for the upcoming new animated Netflix series Devil May Cry.
While the song is not yet available on streaming platforms, Netflix uploaded an animated lyric video for the song earlier today (March 27). The video features scenes from Devil May Cry, which premieres on the video streaming app on April 3. The song has also already been making the rounds on rock radio.
Evanescence’s last album The Bitter Truth came out in almost exactly four years ago (March 26, 2021), so “Afterlife” serves as their first bit of new music since then.
“I’ve been dying for new music,” vocalist Amy Lee told Loudwire Nights host Chuck Armstrong in a recent interview.
Fortunately, it seems as the band has even more underway.
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“We are happily, deeply in the creative process on the new album and a couple of other side things like this,” she continued. “I’m very excited about ‘Afterlife,’ it was our first time to get back in the studio recording since The Bitter Truth. Super fun, super grateful for the opportunity.”
The singer teased that “it won’t be long” before we know more, so stay tuned. But in the meantime, you can hear “Afterlife” and check out its lyrics below. Additionally, you can listen to Lee’s Loudwire Nights interview toward the bottom of the page.
Evanescence have a batch of tour dates booked for 2025, some of which are supporting slots for My Chemical Romance and Metallica. See all of their 2025 dates on the band’s website.
Evanescence, “Afterlife”
Evanescence, “Afterlife” Lyrics [via Genius]
[Verse 1]
Hide before the floodgates open
Can we just lie here ’til it’s all over?
I hear the violence coming, turnin’ road inside
You build your walls, but can’t forget the hate you hide
[Pre-Chorus]
Down to finally meet you in the
[Chorus]
Afterlife
Save me from this pain and fill the hole inside
You wonder why I’m all out of tears to cry
Today I’m not, not afraid to die
[Verse 2]
Breathe, I think you’re finally broken
If we don’t die here, we’ll always be haunted
I feel thе panic in everyone watchin’
Liе to me, we’ve all been used
Is all I do for the sick fantasy?
I’m holdin’ onto one belief
[Pre-Chorus]
I’ll see you in the
[Chorus]
Afterlife
Save me from this pain and fill the hole inside
You wonder why I’m all out of tears to cry
Today I’m not afraid to die
[Bridge]
(Oh-oh) No one hears me pray for my revenge
(Oh-oh) Nothing’s gonna wash away these sins
(Oh-oh) I’ll bathe in the fire, no more walls to mend
(Oh-oh) We all die in the end, but I know who I am
[Pre-Chorus]
So judge me in the
[Chorus]
Afterlife
Save me from this pain and fill the hole inside
You wonder why I’m all out of tears to cry
Today I’m not, not afraid to die
[Instrumental]
[Chorus]
I’m all out of tears to cry
Today I am not afraid to die
Evanescence’s Amy Lee on Loudwire Nights
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