The highly anticipated collaborative single “Hand That Feeds” by Grammy-nominated singer Halsey and Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee officially debuted today, May 9, 2025, on Spotify and other streaming platforms! The track was commissioned for the upcoming John Wick spin-off film Ballerina, produced by Lionsgate, marking the first time the pair have merged their distinct styles on a cinematic soundtrack.
Listeners can stream “Hand That Feeds” now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major platforms; the official music video is expected to follow later this week on YouTube. This high-profile collaboration underscores the evolving landscape of modern film soundtracks, where powerhouse vocalists from diverse genres join forces to create cinematic moments that resonate both on-screen and across global streaming charts.
Amy Lee’s acoustic performances reveal the raw emotional heart of her music by stripping away layers of orchestration and distortion. With only her voice and minimal accompaniment, every lyric feels personal and charged with vulnerability. Their intimate nature provides rare glimpses into the songwriter hiding behind a powerful front-woman: her classical training, nuanced phrasing, and soft breath dynamics that so often get lost in the full-band mix.
These versions captivate fans not only because they are different, but also because of the closeness they create: it is as if Amy is sitting across from you, one hushed note at a time telling her stories. Whether at a secret soundcheck, an exclusive radio session, or an invite to a late night studio session, her acoustic performances always remind us that at the core of every epic chorus is a simple, unforgettable melody.
Anywhere But Home Tour Soundcheck (Live in Paris, 2004)
Captured during Evanescence’s European leg of the Anywhere But Home tour, this acoustic “My Immortal” strips back the full‑band arrangement to just Amy’s vocals and piano. Notice the delicate reverb on her voice and the way she holds that final note, making each lyric linger in the air.
On May 6, 2025, Halsey and Amy Lee simultaneously revealed their first official studio collaboration, “Hand That Feeds.” Halsey’s announcement on X read:
HAND THAT FEEDS A song by Halsey & @AmyLeeEV – Out May 9th for @BallerinaMovie @Lionsgate. X (formerly Twitter)
Just minutes later, Amy Lee shared her own excitement:
“So thrilled to bring you a new song, ‘Hand That Feeds’ with @halsey THIS FRIDAY! We’ve been fans of each other’s work for a long time and it really feels like the universe pulled us together for this moment. We already had the Hollywood Bowl show in place when Lionsgate invited us to work on a song for the Ballerina Movie together, and it’s finally time to serve it UP! Cannot wait for you all to hear!!”
Evanescence’s vocalist will be teaming up with the New Jersey star for new track Hand That Feeds, which is taken from the new John Wick spin-off movie Ballerina. It’ll be arriving this Friday, May 9, and Amy says that she’s “so thrilled” to be releasing it.
“We’ve been fans of each other’s work for a long time and it really feels like the universe pulled us together for this moment,” she writes on X. “We already had the Hollywood Bowl show in place when Lionsgate invited us to work on a song for the Ballerina movie together, and it’s finally time to serve it up! Cannot wait for you all to hear!!”
What to Expect on May 9
Early snippets hint at a haunting piano riff beneath both singers’ soaring vocals. Fans can look forward to a dramatic duet, blending Amy Lee’s gothic‑cinematic tone with Halsey’s emotive pop flair. With the hype at a fever pitch on social media—and both artists teasing the track across platforms—“Hand That Feeds” is poised to be one of 2025’s most talked‑about releases.
This tweets not only confirmed the release details, but also offered a glimpse into the organic way in which the two artists and a major film studio aligned their schedules—heightening excitement for both the single and the upcoming Ballerina soundtrack.
Within minutes, the tweets garnered thousands of likes and retweets. Fans speculated about whether the song would feature a duet structure or alternate verses. Over on PopCrave, one fan wrote, “This is what happens when two eras of alt‑rock collide. My heart!”
In the third episode of The Rehearsal’s second season, “Pilot’s Code,” Nathan Fielder’s quest to improve inter-pilot communication brings him to his most extravagant simulation yet. In a bid to understand the mind-set of a pilot who’s open to feedback, he turns to the widely celebrated story of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who, in 2009, successfully landed a passenger plane on the Hudson River after an engine was struck by a flock of birds. Fielder’s curiosity hinges on an interaction and an absence: In the black-box recording of Sully’s famous flight, there’s a notable 23-second stretch of silence as he navigates the descent, after which he is heard asking his co-pilot for ideas. What happened during that stretch, and what made Sullenberger the kind of captain who would solicit feedback from his first officer?
To answer these questions, Fielder turns to Sullenberger’s memoir, Highest Duty, and proceeds to subject himself to a series of simulations that draw from the captain’s life experiences, meant to help Fielder better understand the guy. He goes all the way back to infancy in a sequence that produces the indelible image of a fully-shaven Fielder in diapers going through the motions of being a baby, complete with breastfeeding by a colossal puppet standing in for Sullenberger’s mother.
“I don’t even know what word to put on it,” Amy Lee, Evanescence’s lead singer, says about the sequence. “It’s just blowing my mind. It’s really beautiful.” Speaking from her home in Nashville, Lee discussed the episode, the aviation community’s strong affinity for the band in general, and whether she’d undergo one of these rehearsals herself.
Between its blend of humor, heart, and grand theatricality, this episode exemplifies why so many viewers — and even rock stars — are captivated by Fielder’s singular vision.
Since the release of Evanescence’s fifth studio album, The Bitter Truth, in March 2021, lead vocalist Amy Lee has embarked on a dynamic journey marked by global tours, heartfelt collaborations, and exciting new projects.
The Bitter Truth Tour: A Global Endeavor
In November 2021, Evanescence kicked off The Bitter Truth Tour, which continued until October 2023. The tour began in Portland, Oregon, and concluded in Recife, Brazil, featuring 124 performances worldwide. Despite delays due to the pandemic, the band delivered memorable concerts across North America, Europe, and Latin America, including a concert in São Paulo attended by over 40,000 fans.
During the tour, there were joint performances with Lzzy Hale from Halestorm, Sharon den Adel from Within Temptation, and Sonny Sandoval from P.O.D. These performances highlighted Amy Lee’s ability to collaborate and showcased her versatile vocal talents.
Lineup Changes and New Collaborations
In May 2022, the band experienced a change in lineup. Guitarist Jen Majura left, and Tim McCord shifted from bass to guitar. Emma Anzai, from the band Sick Puppies, joined as the new bassist and backing vocalist. She immediately brought new energy to the band’s live shows.
Evanescence is currently basking in the glory of two decades since the release of their breakthrough album Fallen, and as usual, with the celebration, some details about the album have come to light. In a recent exclusive interview with Kerrang!, the band’s frontwoman and leader, Amy Lee, opened up about the mixed emotions she harbors for one of the album’s tracks: “Everybody’s Fool.”
Lee admitted that the song’s lyrics reflect her youthful perspective, something she no longer fully identifies with. “It’s just the way it sounds when you read the lyrics,” she explained. “I was talking about high school and talking to, more than anything, my little sisters.”
The singer recalled her frustration with the pop culture influences that had captivated her younger siblings. “I was like, ‘Guys, that is not what’s cool, it’s not about what’s on the surface – that’s superficial, it’s about what’s in your heart,'” she shared.
Lee acknowledged that the song’s message of superficiality stemmed from her own experiences in the spotlight. “‘Everybody’s Fool’ started off from watching them and me being like, ‘Why are you idolizing something that’s fake?'” she explained. “I don’t like the way that it’s phrased.”
To reconcile her feelings, Lee decided to reinterpret the song’s meaning during the music video production. “When we did the video, I made it like it was about me,” she revealed. “I could relate to the way people see you on the big stage being very different to who you really are, and that’s not necessarily being what you wanted to be.”
Despite her reservations about the song’s original message, Lee emphasized that she doesn’t harbor any animosity towards “Everybody’s Fool.” “I don’t have any song that I’ve put out that I hate,” she affirmed. “It’s just that I’ve grown out of it a little bit.”
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Since the debut of “Fallen” from Evanescence back in 2003, Amy Lee has been one of the leading vocalists of rock, combining classical training with raw emotional power. Drawing from her background as a classically trained pianist and singer, she infused gothic-flavored melodies with operatic control and dramatic flair. Over five studio albums, her technique, tone, and interpretive nuance have evolved with the time, personal experience, and changing aesthetics of production. Just as comfortable singing haunting ballads or punctuating with arena-sized anthems, Lee’s use of dynamics with emotion makes every performance a showcase of an artist in evolution. In this deep-dive analysis, we follow the different phases of her journey-to-him vocal journey.
1. Raw Power & Gothic Drama on Fallen (2003)
On tracks like “Bring Me to Life,” Amy’s voice crackles with urgency. She balances a tight chest-voice belt against sudden head-voice shifts, creating that signature “open-door” effect in the opening lines.
Evanescence’s Amy Lee has shared that one video game in particular has sparked such fandom for her that she was inspired to get a tattoo.
Lee made the revelation in a promotional video for Netflix tied to the release of the Devil May Cry animated series for which Evanescence contributed the recently released single, “Afterlife.”
What Is Amy Lee’s Favorite Video Game Franchise?
Within the shared discussion, Lee was asked if she was a gamer. It was then that she shared her longtime passion for the Legend of Zelda gaming series.
“I am a huge Legend of Zelda fan, for life,” said the singer. “Ocarina of Time was like my first RPG experience.”
She confesses, “I still play it from time to time to calm my heart down and put me to sleep. Throughout my life, as they’ve gone into Breath of The Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. There’s just been this ongoing life journey with me and my family and The Legend of Zelda.”
As she chuckles about her love of the game, she suddenly recalls that she has gotten one tattoo and it’s the “life hearts” that are found on her wrist that she proudly displays.
Amy Lee’s haunting vocals brought a transformative depth to Korn’s MTV Unplugged performance, which Loudwire ranked as the 8th best episode in the series’ history.Recorded in December 2006, this acoustic set featured a standout rendition of “Freak on a Leash” where Lee’s ethereal voice intertwined seamlessly with Jonathan Davis’s, offering a fresh, emotionally charged take on the nu-metal classic.This collaboration not only showcased Lee’s versatility but also highlighted the innovative potential of acoustic reinterpretations in heavy music.
The performance was part of a broader effort to reinterpret Korn’s music in an acoustic setting, featuring contributions from other notable artists like The Cure.The album debuted at number 9 on the U.S. Billboard 200, reflecting its commercial success and the positive reception from fans and critics alike.
For those interested in experiencing this unique performance, the “Freak on a Leash” duet featuring Amy Lee is available on various platforms, including YouTube and Spotify.
