title iconThe star of Stranger Things announces his new single, "I Am"

The actor and musician portray Vecna in the fourth season of the hit Netflix series. Kerrang! Previously, he fronted the London punk band Counterfeit before becoming a solo artist.

A new track will be released next Friday by Bower, according to Jimmy Fallon during a recent interview on The Tonight Show... “Yes, I do,” Bower replied before Fallon confirmed the track will be called ‘I Am. „I am so excited,” Bower said after the interview. "Everything feels just not real right now." He shared the news on Twitter. 

A low, menacing Vecna voice was heard in Bower's recitation of Lizzo lyrics elsewhere in the interview. Doug Bradley's portrayal of Hellraiser also inspired him for the role, he said.

As Bower previously revealed, he listened to Placebo's cover of 'Running Up That Hill' to get out of character after playing Vecna. A huge resurgence in popularity was caused by the original Kate Bush version appearing in Stranger Things 4.

Bower told NME he enjoyed being a solo musician before appearing in Stranger Things. It has been a long time since I have felt so creatively at ease," he said at the time.

I don't want to be like, 'Oh, well, I'm a lone wolf, and I don't need anyone, but going with your gut is certainly a good idea."As Bower celebrates seven-and-a-half years of sobriety, he recently opened up about his addiction.