Bad Guy (Falling in Reverse song)

"Bad Guy" is a song by American rock band Falling in Reverse featuring English professional wrestler Saraya. It was released as a single from the band's 2024 album Popular Monster on August 16, 2024. The song became the band's fourth number-one single on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, following Popular Monster, Zombified, and All My Life.

"Bad Guy"
Single by Falling in Reverse featuring Saraya
from the album Popular Monster
Released	August 16, 2024
Genre	Hard rock nu metal
Length	2:37
Label	Epitaph Records
Songwriters	Ronnie Radke Saraya Bevis Tyler Smyth Max Georgiev Christian Thompson Luke Holland
Producers	Radke Smyth Charles Kallaghan Massabo

Background and composition

According to Riff Magazine, "Bad Guy" blends hard rock and nu metal elements, featuring down-tuned guitar riffs, hip-hop-influenced beats, and a singalong chorus.^[1] Lyrically, Radke addresses critics labeling him a "bad guy," "addict," and "problematic," while Saraya contributes vocals toward the song's climax, as noted by Wall of Sound AU.^[2]

The French publication Louder Now! highlighted the track's transition from a rap-influenced intro to a hard rock chorus.^[3] Similarly, German sources Metal.de and musikreviews.de described "Bad Guy" as one of the album's "catchiest, radio-friendly tracks," blending rock, nu metal, and rap-rock elements.^[4][5]

Music video

The official music video for "Bad Guy" is available exclusively on lead singer Ronnie Radke's Patreon, according to the platform.^[6] It features Saraya alongside Radke, emphasizing their collaboration.^[7]

Reception

Sputnikmusic described "Bad Guy" as a "chuggy alt-rock anthem" that captures the nostalgic essence of early-2000s popular rock.^[8] Riff Magazine noted the song's "nu metal influences" in the down-tuned guitars and hip-hop-influenced beats.^[1] Wall of Sound AU praised the cyberpunk-inspired soundscape and the vocal interplay between Radke and Saraya.^[2] Louder Now! reported that the song transitions from a rap-influenced intro into a hard rock chorus.^[3]

Commercially, the song reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.^[9]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Bad Guy"

Chart (2024–2025)	Peak position
US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10]	14
US Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[11]	13
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12]	38

Credits and personnel

• Ronnie Radke – lead vocals, songwriting, production
• Saraya Bevis – featured vocals, songwriting
• Tyler Smyth – songwriting, production
• Max Georgiev – guitar, songwriting
• Christian Thompson – guitar, songwriting
• Luke Holland – drums, songwriting
• Charles Kallaghan Massabo – assistant production