By Stig Editor 
Evanescence’s Amy Lee Teams Up With ‘John Wick’ Director Chad Stahelski for Explosive ‘Fight Like a Girl’ Music Video — A Wild Throwback to Whitesnake-Era MTV
In a crossover that no one saw coming but everyone’s thrilled about, Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee has joined creative forces with Chad Stahelski, the visionary director behind the John Wick franchise, to deliver a hard-hitting and visually electric music video for her new single, “Fight Like a Girl.” And this time, Stahelski isn’t directing a gunfight, he’s directing his first-ever music video.
The explosive collaboration is already making waves online, not only for its fierce message of empowerment but for its unapologetically retro aesthetic, a cinematic nod to the golden age of MTV, where big hair, leather jackets, and screaming guitars reigned supreme.
“It was all about energy, attitude, and giving zero apologies,” said Stahelski. “Amy wanted this video to scream power and rebellion and I immediately thought of those iconic, over-the-top rock videos from the ’80s. Think Whitesnake, think Skid Row, think leather-wrapped amps and wind-blown hair in slow motion that’s the vibe we went for.”
Amy Lee, known for blending gothic elegance with raw emotion, found in Stahelski a kindred spirit with a flair for visual storytelling. “I’ve always been drawn to cinematic drama,” Lee shared. “Chad brings this intensity and precision to everything he does, and I knew he could translate the fire behind this song into something unforgettable.”
The video for “Fight Like a Girl” blends grunge-glam visuals with fierce choreography, adrenaline-charged scenes, and an underlying narrative of resistance and self-worth. Lee, draped in dramatic black lace and combat boots, storms through dystopian corridors as fire sparks behind her — an image Stahelski says was meant to reflect “inner rage turned into unstoppable force.”
Beyond the theatrics, the song’s core message remains unshaken: empowerment through resilience. “This isn’t just about women,” Lee said. “It’s about anyone who’s ever been underestimated, silenced, or told they’re too much. It’s time to fight back and fight like a girl.”
Stahelski, known for orchestrating some of the most iconic action sequences in modern cinema, embraced the opportunity to play with a different kind of rhythm one that’s led by emotion rather than bullets. “Amy is a force,” he added. “Directing her in this video was like choreographing a battle cry.”
With the video already racking up views and stirring nostalgic nods to an MTV era that birthed rock gods and glam queens, “Fight Like a Girl” proves that when music and film collide with intention, the result is nothing short of epic.
And for those wondering yes, there’s a classic car, a wind machine, and a solo on top of an amplifier. Chad Stahelski wouldn’t have it any other way.