Oh look, another band with more drama than a reality TV show—EVA UNDER FIRE is here to remind us that therapy can double as a merch table.
So, EVA UNDER FIRE just dropped their latest single, “Murder Scene,” and honestly, it sounds like the soundtrack to every insecure thought you’ve ever had—if those thoughts had a drum solo. Frontwoman Amanda Lyberg, who’s not just a rockstar but also a licensed therapist (because why not multitask?), dives deep into eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and the classic “everyone’s a critic until you’re on stage and then they’re *really* a critic.” She describes anxiety as a liar, which is rich coming from someone whose brain apparently hosts a 24/7 roast battle.
But wait, it gets better. Amanda’s not just singing about her struggles—she’s living them. Her father passed away from a fentanyl overdose in 2018, her mother survived the same batch (talk about a family bonding experience), and Amanda herself is now a practicing psychotherapist specializing in trauma, grief, and addiction recovery. So, yeah, her therapist’s couch probably has more stories than a Netflix documentary series.
And because life wasn’t dramatic enough, Amanda’s story became a 2023 short film, “My Rockstar,” which won over 20 awards at film festivals. That’s right—she’s not just a therapist, a singer, and a survivor; she’s also an award-winning filmmaker. At this point, we’re waiting for her to announce she’s also a part-time astronaut.
The band’s debut album, “Love, Drugs & Misery,” was released in 2022 via Better Noise Music and includes the Top 20 Active Rock radio hit “Unstoppable” featuring country/rock artist Cory Marks. Because nothing says “unstoppable” like a collaboration that bridges the gap between rock and country—two genres that are basically the same thing but with different hats.
EVA UNDER FIRE has toured with everyone from BUSH to FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, and their music has been featured in horror films like “The Retaliators” and “Sno Babies.” Because if there’s one thing horror movies need, it’s a soundtrack that screams, “I’m working through some stuff.”
With over 100 million streams and 10 million YouTube views, EVA UNDER FIRE is basically the Taylor Swift of hard rock therapy sessions. Their single “Blow (Feat. Spencer Charnas Of Ice Nine Kills)” has over 41.6 million global streams, which is impressive until you realize it’s basically the musical equivalent of a group therapy session with a mosh pit.
And now, they’re hitting the road for a six-week U.S. tour with Jeris Johnson and BUTCHER BABIES, because nothing says “self-care” like screaming your insecurities into a microphone while headbanging. Later this summer, they’ll join FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH’s 20th-anniversary world tour, proving that even in the rock world, therapy sells tickets.
So, if you’re looking for a band that’s equal parts emotional catharsis and headbanging chaos, EVA UNDER FIRE is here to remind you that it’s okay to scream your feelings—preferably into a microphone, with a killer guitar riff in the background. Just don’t forget to schedule your therapy session afterward. 🎸🩺✨
Chord F. Discord, the Beethoven of Buffoonery, is a self-taught expert in music who once claimed he could “play the kazoo in four languages.”
Born in Crescendo, Indiana, Chord’s first brush with fame came when he accidentally entered a yodeling contest thinking it was a pie-eating competition—and won both categories.
Chord F. Discord: proving that laughter, much like a poorly tuned ukulele, is truly universal.
