Violent Vira

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. That year, she released singles including "Saccharine" and "Common Decency". She also performed at the 2025 edition of Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky. 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.

In January 2025, Violent Vira released the single "Saccharine" through the independent record label Mom + Pop Music. The song was produced by Jennifer Decilveo. 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.

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. She also performed at Louder Than Life 2025, She was also announced as an opening act for Babymetal's 2026 North America and Latin America headline tour with Halestorm.

EPs Till' Death Was Never Enough (2023)

Selected singles

"I Don't Care" (2021, independent) - streaming release "Saccharine" (2025, Mom + Pop) Aftershock Festival 2025

Tours

Opening act Europe + UK tour (for Kim Dracula) (2026) North America 2026 (for Babymetal; with Halestorm) (2026)

Headlining Chasing Ghosts North America tour (2025)

Our Lady of Sorrows tour (2026)

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.

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.

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.

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