"It's a violent, wild and out-of-control time, especially for women, but for all people." Evanescence's Amy Lee on why she's embracing having a platform in an increasingly troubled and dangerous world

Amy Lee.

Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee has opened up on the band's upcoming new studio album, and why she's embracing her platform as an artist that can help people through what are increasingly tough times.

Speaking to KOMP 92.3, Amy discusses imminent sixth Evanescence album Sanctuary, out June 5, revealing that she and her bandmates had been working on new music "for a while", but escalated work on the record last year.