The Pretty Reckless and Taylor Momsen Prepare the New Album 'Dear God'

Guitars turned up, drums hitting hard and a voice that refuses to be ignored — that combination has defined The Pretty Reckless since the moment the band first stepped into the modern rock landscape. Now, with the announcement of their upcoming album “Dear God”, the group led by Taylor Momsen prepares to open another chapter in a career built on intensity, attitude and unapologetic hard rock energy.

The first taste of the new record arrives through the single “When I Wake Up”, a track that delivers the powerful sound fans expect while exploring a slightly darker emotional tone. Driven by sharp guitar riffs and a relentless rhythm section, the song captures the band’s ability to combine heavy rock dynamics with emotionally charged storytelling.

Speaking about the track, Momsen described it as a reflection on the moment when a dream begins to collapse into something far more dangerous. According to the singer, the song explores the experience of realizing too late that a thrilling ride fueled by excess may already be heading toward an inevitable crash.

The upcoming album “Dear God” represents the band’s fifth studio release and reflects a renewed commitment to honesty in songwriting. Built around raw performances and introspective lyrics, the record embraces vulnerability without losing the explosive guitar driven energy that has defined the band’s sound since their early years.

At the center of that sound stands Taylor Momsen, whose voice moves effortlessly between haunting melodies and full-throttle rock power. Over time, her performances have helped shape the identity of The Pretty Reckless, transforming the project into one of the most recognizable forces in contemporary hard rock.

The band arrives at this new moment after several years of high-profile touring and major milestones. Among them was their participation in the massive global tour supporting AC/DC, where the group performed in stadiums across multiple continents and introduced their music to audiences far beyond the traditional rock circuit.

Since the release of their debut album “Light Me Up”, the band has steadily expanded its influence through records like “Going to Hell”, “Who You Selling For” and “Death by Rock and Roll”. Along the way, The Pretty Reckless achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first female-fronted rock band to score eight No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart.

With “Dear God” now on the horizon and “When I Wake Up” introducing the album’s atmosphere, The Pretty Reckless once again step forward with the same raw spirit that has defined their music from the start: loud guitars, fearless emotion and a voice that refuses to fade into the background.

If the new single is any indication, “Dear God” could become another explosive chapter in the ever-growing legacy of The Pretty Reckless.

DEAR GOD Tracklist:
Life Evermore Pt. 2
For I Am Death
When I Wake Up
Love Me
Dragonfire
Dear God
Life Evermore Pt. 3
About You
Spell On You
Rollercoaster of Life
Eye of the Storm
Devil in Disguise (Michelle’s Song)
Dark Days
Life Evermore Pt. 1

Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist

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