Violent Vira

VIOLENT VIRA
Violent Vira performing in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2024
Violent Vira performing in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2024
Background information
Born (2000-08-27) August 27, 2000
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2021-present
LabelMom + Pop Music
Websitehttps://www.violentvira.com

Violent Vira (stylised as VIOLENT VIRA) is a Mexican-American singer and songwriter. She began releasing music independently in 2021, with her debut single "I Don't Care" released on September 24, 2021. Her first EP, Till' Death Was Never Enough, was released on August 4, 2023.

After releasing a series of independent singles between 2021 and 2023, Violent Vira signed with the independent label Mom + Pop Music in 2025.[1][2] That year, she released singles including "Saccharine" and "Common Decency".[3] She also performed at the 2025 edition of Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky.[4][5][6]

Musical career

Independent releases

In September 2021, Violent Vira released her debut single, "I Don't Care". She released several additional singles in 2021 and 2022, including "You Wanted More", "Luka" and "God Complex".

In August 2023, she released her first EP, Till' Death Was Never Enough, which included the tracks "Collar of Truth" and "You're Not Gone, You're Just Dead!".

Signing with Mom + Pop and 2025 releases

Violent Vira signed with Mom + Pop Music in early 2025.[1] The label listed her on its artist roster in 2025.[7]

In January 2025, Violent Vira released the single "Saccharine" through the independent record label Mom + Pop Music. The song was produced by Jennifer Decilveo.[8] The singles "Burn Me With a Bible" and "Common Decency" followed later in 2025, ahead of the release of her full-length album, Lover of a Ghost.[9]

In 2025, Violent Vira undertook the Chasing Ghosts North American Tour, with BRAYTON and Ivri as opening acts. Phoenix New Times reported that her performance at The Van Buren in Phoenix drew almost 1,800 attendees.[10] She also performed at Louder Than Life 2025,[4][5][6] Riot Fest 2025[11] and Aftershock Festival 2025.[12]

2026 touring

In early 2026, Violent Vira was announced as a support act for Kim Dracula's European and UK tour, alongside VOWWS.[13] She was also announced as an opening act for Babymetal's 2026 North America and Latin America headline tour with Halestorm.[14]

Discography

Albums

  • Lover of a Ghost (2025)[15]
No.TitleLength
1."Intro"1:27
2."Missing Posters"2:52
3."Burn Me With a Bible"4:05
4."Eat"4:14
5."Indie"2:54
6."Common Decency"4:04
7."Lil Crush"3:01
8."Wave In The Monitor"3:43
9."Interlude"1:43
10."Saccharine"3:12
11."Trap Nest"3:59
12."S.E.X. Narcissist"3:41
13."You Promised"3:34
14."Chasing Ghosts"4:06

EPs

  • Till' Death Was Never Enough (2023)[16]
No.TitleLength
1."You're Not Gone, You're Just Dead!"2:55
2."Frailty"2:56
3."Amphetamines (use me)"3:09
4."Waiting outside a Hospital"3:22
5."Collar of Truth"3:07

Selected singles

  • "I Don't Care" (2021, independent) - streaming release[17][16]
  • "Blood on the Sheets" (2023, independent)[18]
  • "Saccharine" (2025, Mom + Pop)[2]
  • "Burn Me With a Bible" (2025, Mom + Pop)[16]
  • "Common Decency" (2025, Mom + Pop)[3][15]

Live Performances

Tours

Opening act

Headlining

  • Chasing Ghosts North America tour (2025)[20]
  • Our Lady of Sorrows tour (2026)[21]

Musical style and reception

Coverage of "Saccharine" in SLR Magazine, PM Studio and I'm Music Magazine described the single as part of Violent Vira's shift toward a heavier alternative metal sound.[2][3][22]

A review of her Aftershock Festival 2025 performance in RIFF Magazine described her set as "a sneaky good afternoon set" and compared elements of her sound to Flyleaf vocalist Lacey Sturm.[23]

Phoenix New Times reviewed her 2025 Chasing Ghosts tour performance at The Van Buren in Phoenix, describing her music as combining melodic vocals with heavier vocal styles and reporting that the show drew almost 1,800 attendees.[10]

WHIP Radio reviewed her performance at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, noting her stage presence and the audience response during the show.[24]

Glasse Factory named Violent Vira its Artist of the Month in October 2025 and discussed her combination of grunge, emo and metal influences.[25]

See Also

References

  1. 1 2 "VIOLENT VIRA signs with Mom+Pop". ROSTR Insider. February 3, 2025. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Alt-Metal VIOLENT VIRA releases new song "Saccharine," signs with Mom+Pop Music". SLR Magazine. January 24, 2025. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "VIOLENT VIRA returns with "Saccharine"". PM Studio. January 27, 2025. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 Hay, Kirby Adams (August 19, 2025). "Louder Than Life lineup: See full 2025 set times, locations". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 "LOUDER THAN LIFE announces band performance times". KNAC.com. August 22, 2025. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 "Louder Than Life 2025 Lineup". JamBase. September 2025. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Artists – Mom+Pop Music". Mom+Pop Music. 2025. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  8. ↑ "VIOLENT VIRA - Saccharine". Album of The Year. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  9. ↑ Alper, Eric (October 16, 2025). "Violent Vira Unleashes Explosive New Single "Common Decency" Ahead of Album 'Lover of a Ghost'". That Eric Alper. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  10. 1 2 Lu, Matt (December 11, 2025). "Violent Vira earned the keys to the alt-metal kingdom at her Van Buren show". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  11. 1 2 Fest, Riot (May 15, 2025). "Riot Fest 2025 Single Day Lineup". Riot Fest. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  12. 1 2 "Aftershock Festival 2025 | Music Festival Wizard".
  13. ↑ wookubus (October 31, 2025). "Kim Dracula Debuts "In Threes", Adds VOWWS & Violent Vira To Early 2026 European/UK Tour". Theprp.com. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  14. 1 2 "BABYMETAL announce North America and Latin America headline tour". March 30, 2026. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  15. 1 2 "Violent Vira Unleashes Powerful New Single 'Common Decency'". S.L.R. Magazine. October 15, 2025. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  16. 1 2 3 "Spotify – Web Player". Spotify. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  17. ↑ "VIOLENT VIRA - Songs, Events and Music Stats | Viberate.com". www.viberate.com. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Blood on the Sheets – Single by Violent Vira". Spotify. 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Kim Dracula announces winter 2026 headlining European & UK tour | // MELODIC Magazine". September 30, 2025. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  20. ↑ Perreault, Olivia (May 22, 2025). "Violent Vira Plots 'Chasing Ghosts' North American Tour". TicketNews. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  22. ↑ Johnny (January 28, 2025). "Violent Vira Shares New Video/Single "Saccharine"". IMM. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  23. ↑ "Aftershock 2025: Deftones, Turnstile and more". RIFF Magazine. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  24. ↑ Beltran, Alana (December 5, 2025). "REVIEW AND INTERVIEW: Violent Vira @ Theater of Living Arts". WHIP Radio. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  25. ↑ Michelle, Helana (October 15, 2025). "Violent Vira Just Lit the Fuse for Her Next Era - Glasse Factory". Glasse Factory. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
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