Femme Fatale made just one album during their original run, yet they left an indelible mark on the 80s Sunset Strip scene and the glam metal world at large. Still fronted by the effervescent Lorraine Lewis, the band has released “Bad Love,” a dynamite stomper accompanied by one of the most incendiary music videos of the year, directed by Vicente Cordero and shot by David Hernandez. The visual extravaganza features real fire, fire performers, and even a real firefighter from the adult industry named Eva Angelina, creating what Lewis describes as a truly pyro-powered feast for all the senses. Written by Lewis, guitarist and producer Steve Brown, and guitarist David Julian, “Bad Love” explores the magnetic pull of toxic connections. Lewis comments, “It’s messy, it’s addictive, and it’s real. I wanted to capture that push-and-pull between desire and self-preservation. We’ve all been there. We see the red flag and still jump in headfirst… but if that red flag’s on fire? Baby, that’s your cue to run.”
Brown brought in heavy hitters for the track including Joey Cassata on drums, Sean McNabb on bass, and what Lewis accurately describes as a slaying guitar solo from Ron Bumblefoot Thal. The result showcases Lewis looking and sounding as mesmeric as ever, with the band delivering an electrifyingly assaultive performance that matches the song’s intensity. Following their earlier 2025 single “Living Like There’s No Tomorrow,” which made a monster splash after years out of the spotlight, “Bad Love” continues Femme Fatale’s return to form with the kind of heat that simply cannot be faked.