Evanescence Releases Powerful New Single "Afterlife" for Netflix's Devil May Cry

Listen to Evanescence's latest single "Afterlife," featured in the upcoming Netflix series Devil May Cry. Experience the dramatic new sound!

Evanescence Unveils "Afterlife"

Evanescence has just dropped an exciting new single titled “Afterlife.” This powerful track is set to be featured in the highly anticipated animated series Devil May Cry, which is premiering on Netflix next Thursday, April 3.

Atmospheric Lyrics and Dramatic Chorus

In the haunting first verse, lead singer Amy Lee captivates listeners with evocative lines:

“Hide before the floodgates open / Can we just lie here until it’s all over? / I hear the violence coming / Turn and run inside / You build your walls, but can’t forget the hate / You hide…”

As the song builds, it erupts into a thunderous chorus where Lee passionately sings:

“Damned to finally meet you in the afterlife.”

Her emotive plea follows with:

“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.”

Collaboration and Production

“Afterlife” was co-written by Amy Lee and Alex Seaver from Mako. The track has been co-produced by Seaver along with Nick Raskulinecz. Accompanying the single is a stunning Devil May Cry-themed lyric video, which you can watch below:

Devil May Cry Series Overview

The upcoming Netflix series, created by Adi Shankar, is an adaptation of the popular Capcom video game franchise. In this dark narrative, sinister forces attempt to open a portal between the human and demon realms. At the center of this chaos is Dante, an orphaned demon-hunter-for-hire, who is unaware that the fate of both worlds depends on him.

Evanescence's Future Music Plans

A press release indicates that an “alternate version” of “Afterlife” will be featured multiple times throughout the new series. The band is focused on creating new music this year, following their fifth studio album, *The Bitter Truth*, which was released in 2021.

In a recent interview, Amy Lee expressed enthusiasm about the creative process, stating that the band is “happily, deeply in the creative process on the new album and a couple of other side things like [‘Afterlife’].” This marks their first opportunity to record again since *The Bitter Truth*, and Lee shared, “Super fun, super grateful for the opportunity.”

Upcoming Performances

Additionally, Evanescence is gearing up for some exciting performances later this year, including opening for My Chemical Romance, Metallica, and Halsey. They are also scheduled to perform at the Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, this September.

In a previous conversation, Lee mentioned that creating *The Bitter Truth* was “very cathartic” for the band, allowing them to express themselves fully. She shared, “It was so good for our souls. We had so much to say and talk about.”

Looking ahead, Lee noted, “I try not to make too many concrete plans – it just happens. When you sit at the piano and just let it happen. But yeah, I want to make new music with this cool new energy we have with the band.”

FAQs

• What is the release date for Netflix’s *Devil May Cry*? The series premieres on April 3.
• Who collaborated with Amy Lee on “Afterlife”? Alex Seaver from Mako co-wrote the song.
• What is the theme of the *Devil May Cry* series? It revolves around the chaos caused by sinister forces attempting to connect the human and demon realms.
• When was Evanescence's last studio album released? Their last album, *The Bitter Truth*, was released in 2021.
• Where can I watch the lyric video for “Afterlife”? You can find the lyric video for “Afterlife” on YouTube.

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