After four years of silence, The Pretty Reckless are back and they’ve returned with a vengeance. The record-breaking, multiplatinum band has unleashed their brand-new single “For I Am Death,” a track that signals the start of their next chapter.
Frontwoman Taylor Momsen isn’t one to over-explain her work, instead inviting listeners to create their own meaning: “With ‘For I Am Death,’ I want the music to speak for itself,” she says. “The interpretation of the song might align with my own, or it might come from the heart of the audience. Either way, I’m excited to see what people take away from it… Oh, and rock and roll will never die.”
The single arrives with a haunting new music video directed by Lewis Cater, where Momsen transforms into the personification of death itself. Surrounded by sinister forces, her performance blurs the line between theatrical and terrifying making the visual just as gripping as the song. You can watch the full video below.
“For I Am Death” follows their high-profile run on AC/DC’s Power Up stadium tour, where the band played to more than three million fans across North America and Europe. From LA’s Rose Bowl to London’s Wembley Stadium, the group proved once again why they’re one of the most compelling live acts in rock today.
Since breaking out with Light Me Up, The Pretty Reckless have carved their name into rock history, racking up seven No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart – the most ever for a female-fronted band.
With their last album, Death by Rock and Roll, they explored life, loss, and resilience. Now, with “For I Am Death,” they’re cracking open the door to something darker, stranger, and undeniably exciting.
If this first taste is anything to go by, the next era of The Pretty Reckless isn’t just about continuing their legacy – it’s about rewriting it.
