Photo by: Travis Shinn
Official press release:
Listening to Eva Under Fire is quite literally hard rock therapy, turning scars and demons into anthems of inner strength. As a licensed therapist and singer-songwriter, Amanda Lyberg blends emotional insight with powerful songwriting, delivering lyrics and performances that connect deeply and hit listeners right in the feels.
The Detroit quintet announces the July 10 release of its new album Villainous via Better Noise Music. It follows their 2022-released debut, Love, Drugs & Misery. Pre-order it here.
To herald the news, Eva Under Fire have also shared the video for the title track and first radio single, both of which feature In This Moment’s Maria Brink. Listen to the song here. Watch the video here.
The track is laced with crunchy industrial elements that defined late ’90s and early ’00s-era rock, but Eva Under Fire add a modern punch with the dual-female vocal interplay between Lyberg and Brink. A defiant Lyberg declares about the song’s deeper meaning:
“They thought I would always be compliant, but they pushed me too far. I make my own rules now. Standing up for myself, owning my truth leaves me looking like a villain to those I have left behind.”
Regarding the collaboration with Brink, Lyberg enthuses:
“I’ve been a Maria Brink fan for years so this is a full-circle moment! Her vocal on this track gives it the energy it needed. I honestly can’t think of a better feature given the song’s message. Two fierce women’s voices on a hard rock song about taking your power back? A match made in villainy for sure.”
Brink weighs in, as well, saying:
“I am excited to be a part of the new Eva Under Fire track ‘Villainous’. When I first heard the song and saw the video, I knew right away I wanted to be involved. I can’t wait for everyone to experience both the music and the visuals.”
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month (May), and in honor of the themes explored on Eva Under Fire’s new album, the band has added a “DONATE” button to the “Villainous” video. By clicking the button, fans can directly donate to To Write Love On Her Arms — a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and invest directly into treatment and recovery. Lyberg offers about the decision to partner with To Write Love On Her Arms:
“I’m excited to give back to an awesome organization actually doing the work. TWLOHA describes themselves as a non-profit dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, and self-injury. Those are the same demons being fought in the ‘Villainous’ music video so it’s honestly a perfect fit.”
This fundraiser will be active through the end of May.
Villainous track listing:
- “Awakening”
- “My Own Name”
- “Survive My Scars”
- “Villainous” feat. Maria Brink (In This Moment)
- “The Words You Say”
- “Don’t Say I’m OK”
- “Hello Hollow”
- “Dark Soul”
- “Gasoline”
- “Murder Scene”
- “Safe Word”
- “Teeth”
- “A Violent End”
