Twenty years after The Open Door debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Craft Recordings celebrates Evanescence’s landmark 2006 album with a newly remastered and expanded anniversary Deluxe Edition, arriving November 6th on 2-LP, CD, and digital formats. Alongside the original album, the collection brings together three fan-favourite rarities from The Open Door era—“If You Don’t Mind,” “Together Again,” and “The Last Song I’m Wasting On You”—plus a previously unreleased demo of “Good Enough,” offering an intimate glimpse into the early development of one of the album’s favourite songs. The band recently performed “Like You” live for the very first time on their current Arena tour, which prompted Kerrang! magazine to comment that “It’s exquisitely beautiful and elicits the kind of intimacy some might consider impossible in a space of this size”
Alongside the black vinyl release, the 2-LP set, housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket, will be available in a range of limited-edition colour pressings through the Evanescence Store (Midnight Nebula), Craft Recordings (Metallic Blue), Barnes & Noble (Sea Glass), Books-A-Million (Ghost Blend), Revolver (Mercury Blend), Indie Record Stores (Opaque Ivory), and select International retailers (Translucent Cobalt). All formats are available to pre-order/pre-save now.
When Evanescence emerged in the early 2000s, their debut album Fallen became a global phenomenon, earning two GRAMMY® Awards and establishing the band as one of the defining rock acts of the decade. Released on September 25, 2006, The Open Door arrived with enormous expectations—and found Evanescence pushing decisively beyond the sound of their debut. With Amy Lee taking greater creative control, the album expanded the band’s musical vocabulary through sweeping orchestration, electronic textures, choral arrangements, and piano-rich compositions, setting Lee’s unmistakable voice against music that could move from crushingly heavy to starkly intimate. The result was an album that felt unmistakably like Evanescence while opening up entirely new possibilities for the band.
Debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (and No. 2 in the UK charts), The Open Door sold more than 447,000 copies in its first week and topped charts around the world while landing in the Top 5 across more than 15 countries. Lead single “Call Me When You’re Sober” became a Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hit, while the piano-led “Lithium” emerged as an enduring fan favourite and live staple. “Sweet Sacrifice,” which earned a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance, captured the album at its most ferocious, while closing track “Good Enough” revealed its other extreme: a sparse, piano-driven performance centered on Lee’s voice.
That evolution was recognised upon release. Entertainment Weekly described The Open Door as “more personal and, by accessing a deeper emotional palette, maybe even more universal,” while Kerrang! hailed it as “a massive creative leap” beyond its predecessor.
Two decades later, The Open Door continues to find new audiences. “Sweet Sacrifice” has recently experienced a resurgence on TikTok, where a new generation of listeners has embraced the track, adding another chapter to an album whose appeal has extended well beyond its original release.
The anniversary edition arrives amid a busy chapter for Evanescence. Following the June 2026 release of Sanctuary, their sixth studio album, the band embarked on an extensive world tour, with dates across North America, the UK and Europe, followed by upcoming shows in Asia and a run through Australia and New Zealand in early 2027. The 12-track Sanctuary includes “Who Will You Follow” and the No. 1 rock hit “Afterlife,” originally released for Netflix’s Devil May Cry, and features collaborations with K.Flay, Halsey, Poppy and Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante. As Evanescence continues to move forward, The Open Door (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) offers a chance to revisit the album that first demonstrated just how far the band’s sound could reach.
Reviews from their recent UK arena tour were unequivocally positive:
To watch Evanescence in concert is to be spellbound…Caustic chugging guitar clears the way for towering choruses to explode into life, sparking enormous singalongs with (Amy) Lee at the helm. The Guardian 4/5
This is one to tell the grandkids about. The Sun 4/5
Whilst Evanescence could have easily coasted through a tour on nostalgia alone, this performance made it clear that they have no intention of becoming a legacy act…Two decades on, the voice that defined a generation echoes louder than ever. Rolling Stone UK 5/5
Adulation doesn’t always mean expelling energy, and volume isn’t necessarily a gauge of level of fandom. The 20,000 people here appreciate the band they’ve had a special relationship with for a quarter of a century in the most fundamental way possible, sitting or standing and listening with absolute reverence, entirely in awe. As evenings go, it’s nigh on perfect. Kerrang
Evanescence’s biggest ever London show is a triumphant spectacle powered by Amy Lee, an iconic team-up and some all-time anthems. Metal Hammer
Evanescence feels like a fresh band hitting the heights of its fame right now…. it’s WE who should be thanking this band for delivering a brilliant night of belting anthems that ring on in the ears long after the last chord dies. Daily Star
Opener ‘Sanctuary’ absolutely knocks everyone out of their seats. Not only does it cement the strength of the band’s sixth record, but it breathes even more life into it. Rock Sound
For the latest tour listings and ticket information, visit evanescence.com.
Click here to pre-order/pre-save The Open Door (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) and stream the advance single “Sweet Sacrifice (Remastered 2026)”
Tracklist
LP
Side A
- Sweet Sacrifice
- Call Me When You’re Sober
- Weight of the World
- Lithium
- Cloud Nine
Side BSnow White QueenLacrymosaLike YouLose Control Side CThe Only OneYour StarAll That I’m Living ForGood Enough Side DIf You Don’t MindTogether AgainThe Last Song I’m Wasting On YouGood Enough (Demo Version)* CD/DigitalSweet SacrificeCall Me When You’re SoberWeight of the WorldLithiumCloud NineSnow White QueenLacrymosaLike YouLose ControlThe Only OneYour StarAll That I’m Living ForGood EnoughIf You Don’t MindTogether AgainThe Last Song I’m Wasting On YouGood Enough (Demo Version)**previously unreleased Tour Dates 2026 September 25 — Berlin, Germany at VelodromSeptember 26 — Munich, Germany at Olympiahalle MünchenSeptember 28 — Bologna, Italy at Unipol ArenaSeptember 29 — Zürich, Switzerland at HallenstadionOctober 1 — Barcelona, Spain at Palau Olímpic BadalonaOctober 2 — Madrid, Spain at Palacio VistalegreOctober 4 — Lisbon, Portugal at MEO ArenaOctober 24 — Fort Worth, TX at Sick New World TexasOctober 26 — Morrison, CO at Red Rocks AmphitheatreNovember 28 — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at National Hockey StadiumDecember 1 — Tokyo, Japan at SGC Hall AriakeDecember 2 — Tokyo, Japan at SGC Hall AriakeDecember 4 — Osaka, Japan at Zepp Osaka Bayside 2027March 5 — Perth, Australia at RAC ArenaMarch 7 — Adelaide, Australia at Adelaide Entertainment Centre ArenaMarch 9 — Melbourne, Australia at Rod Laver ArenaMarch 10 — Melbourne, Australia at Rod Laver ArenaMarch 12 — Sydney, Australia at Afterpay ArenaMarch 16 — Brisbane, Australia at Brisbane Entertainment CentreMarch 20 — Auckland, New Zealand at Spark Arena About Craft Recordings: Craft Recordings is home to one of the largest and most essential collections of master recordings and compositions in the world. Its storied repertoire includes landmark releases from icons such as Celia Cruz, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Isaac Hayes, John Coltrane, John Lee Hooker, Joan Baez, Joan Sebastian, Little Richard, Miles Davis, and R.E.M. Plus, the catalogue recordings of celebrated contemporary acts include A Day to Remember, Alison Krauss, Daddy Yankee, Evanescence, Nine Inch Nails, Taking Back Sunday, and Violent Femmes, to name just a few. Renowned imprints with catalogues issued under the Craft banner include Fania, Fantasy, Fearless, HITCO, Musart, Nitro, Panart, Prestige, Riverside, Rounder, Specialty, Stax, Vanguard, Varèse Sarabande, Vee-Jay and Victory, among many others. Craft creates thoughtfully curated packages, with a meticulous devotion to quality and a commitment to preservation— ensuring that these recordings endure for new generations to discover. Craft is also home to the Billie Holiday and Tammy Wynette estates which preserve and protect their respective names, likeness, and music through day-to-day legacy management of these cultural trailblazers. Craft Recordings is part of BMG.
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