Amy Lee, the unmistakable voice behind Evanescence, has officially confirmed that her upcoming 2026 album will be her final studio release. After more than two decades of shaping the sound of modern rock and giving a generation of fans anthems to hold onto, she is preparing to close this defining chapter of her life. Alongside the album, Lee will embark on a global farewell tour, marking the end of a remarkable era with the kind of theatrical, emotional impact that only she could deliver.
The album, titled The Last Embrace, is scheduled for release on May 29, 2026. It has been described as her most personal and cinematic body of work yet—a collection of songs that reflect on identity, grief, love, and the passage of time. The record will feature original compositions as well as reimagined versions of her most iconic songs, woven together with orchestral arrangements and haunting electronics. It is, according to Amy herself, “a final conversation with the people who’ve carried this music with them.”
Working again with longtime producer and arranger David Campbell, Amy has crafted a soundscape that draws from classical, gothic, industrial, and alt-rock elements. But unlike any of her previous albums, The Last Embrace is structured as a narrative experience—each track flowing into the next, like chapters in a final letter. Early studio reports reveal track titles such as “Paper Wings,” “Hollow Light,” “The Rain Remembers,” and a piano-and-strings finale called “Before the Silence Falls.”
The idea of a final album, Amy says, didn’t come suddenly. It was the product of years of soul-searching, particularly following the personal and global upheaval of the last decade. “I’ve spent my whole adult life living inside this music. But I’ve changed. The world’s changed. And I wanted to leave something behind that could speak clearly, truthfully—without compromise or expectation,” she said in a heartfelt video posted to her social media accounts.
As news of the announcement broke, tributes from fans and fellow artists poured in across the internet. Within hours, #TheLastEmbrace was trending globally. Artists like Hayley Williams, Sharon den Adel, and Brendon Urie publicly thanked Amy for her influence, and praised her for closing this chapter with such intentionality. Music critics have already begun speculating that the album could be one of the most significant artistic farewells in modern rock.
In tandem with the album release, Amy Lee will launch a global farewell tour titled Echoes in the Dark. The tour will begin on June 14, 2026, in London’s Royal Albert Hall and will continue through Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and select cities in Asia. Major stops include Paris, Berlin, São Paulo, Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney, and Tokyo, with the final performance scheduled for October 30 in New York City.
Unlike any Evanescence tour before it, this series of performances will feature full orchestral backing on select dates, immersive stage visuals, and personalized interludes in which Amy shares the stories and meaning behind key songs. Each show will be tailored to its location, with unique setlists and visual concepts that reflect the mood of the city and venue. “It won’t just be a concert,” Amy said. “It’ll be a goodbye shared, night by night, memory by memory.”
The tour will also include special guest appearances from artists Amy has collaborated with over the years, both onstage and through pre-recorded multimedia content. Names haven’t been officially confirmed, but rumors point to appearances from Lindsey Stirling, Lzzy Hale, and members of Within Temptation and Seether. VIP ticket holders will gain access to exclusive soundchecks, Q&A sessions, and a limited-run commemorative book chronicling Amy’s journey through the years.
In addition to the album and tour, Amy will also release a companion piece: a limited-edition book titled Beneath the Surface, which will include personal letters, annotated lyrics, journal entries, behind-the-scenes photos, and reflections on pivotal moments throughout her career. The book will be bundled with deluxe physical editions of The Last Embrace and is expected to sell out quickly upon pre-order.
Amy has made it clear that this isn’t a retirement from creativity—only from the scale and pressure of full-length albums and global tours. “I’ll still write, still sing, still collaborate. But this… this is the last time I pour every piece of myself into something this big. I want to end it the way it deserves to end: with fire, honesty, and beauty.”
Fans can register for ticket pre-sales starting September 1, 2025, with general on-sale beginning a week later. Multiple cities are expected to sell out within minutes, and plans are already in motion to film select tour dates for a farewell concert documentary to be released in early 2027. Meanwhile, Evanescence’s catalog has seen a resurgence in streaming numbers, as fans revisit the journey that began with Fallen back in 2003.
Amy Lee’s voice, lyrics, and vision have shaped the emotional landscape of alternative music for over twenty years. Now, as she prepares to step away from the spotlight on her own terms, she’s leaving behind not just an album—but a legacy. A final offering that promises to be as powerful, poetic, and unforgettable as the artist herself.
