Evanescence Announce 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition of The Open Door

Evanescence has unveiled a special 20th anniversary edition of their second studio album, The Open Door, set to release on November 6th through Craft Recordings. This expanded version includes a newly remastered edition of the popular track "Sweet Sacrifice." The reissue will be available in a range of colored vinyl editions, such as midnight nebula, metallic blue, sea glass, ghost blend, mercury blend, opaque ivory, and translucent cobalt. Fans can pre-order all editions directly from Evanescence's website.

Singer Amy Lee shared her thoughts on the album, describing The Open Door as a pivotal period in her career. She aimed to push boundaries, experiment, and connect more deeply with her audience. She expressed her delight at the album's enduring resonance, noting that its popularity 20 years later is deeply meaningful to her. Originally debuting at No. 1 upon its initial release, The Open Door was praised as a critical milestone.

Its popularity has recently been reignited by the discovery of "Sweet Sacrifice" on TikTok. Listen to the remastered version of "Sweet Sacrifice" and explore the new artwork and tracklist for the 20th anniversary edition of The Open Door below. The album's tracklist includes 16 songs, ranging from "Sweet Sacrifice" to "The Last Song I'm Wasting On You," with a demo version of "Good Enough" included as a bonus track.