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Eva Under Fire | Rock 30 Guest Co-Host | May 16-17, 2026

It’s been four years since Eva Under Fire last co-hosted the Rock 30, and this return hits at exactly the right moment. With the new album Villainous arriving July 10 and a major tour with Five Finger Death Punch on deck, Eva Marie — now also publicly embracing Amanda Lyberg more openly — sounds like an artist who finally feels fully in control of the band’s identity. During our conversation, she opened up about the long build toward album two, the emotional weight behind the songs, and why Villainous became the most honest record Eva Under Fire has made so far.

Villainous

One of the biggest talking points surrounding Villainous is the title track collaboration with Maria Brink from In This Moment. Amanda described the experience as a genuine full-circle moment, calling Brink the “mother of metal” and praising not only her voice but the intensity and theatricality she brings to everything she touches. What stood out most during the interview was how naturally the collaboration came together — from the song itself to Maria jumping into the music video and personally reaching out afterward. Amanda also talked about how the Detroit roots of Eva Under Fire still shape the band’s mindset today, especially after watching parts of their local music scene disappear during the pandemic years.

Mental Health

As always, one of the strongest parts of talking with Amanda is how effortlessly the conversation moves between music and mental health. As a licensed therapist, she spoke passionately about self-discovery, learning how to reclaim your voice, and why authenticity matters more now than ever — both in songwriting and in life. She also gave major praise to producer Scott Stevens for helping unlock new creative territory on this album while still protecting the emotional core of the songs. With Villainous set to launch a massive new chapter for Eva Under Fire, one thing became very clear during this interview: the band isn’t interested in simply surviving anymore — they’re ready to own the moment.

Rock 30 RADIO

You can now hear your favorite Rock 30 songs 24/7 on Rock 30 Radio.  Also, if you missed last weekend’s show, we replay it for you four times daily at 12 midnight, 6am, 12 noon and 6pm Central time.  We replay archived shows as well different times of the day so you’ll always have some surprise appearances from many of the artists who have co-hosted the show previously.  It’s free to stream in the US, Canada, Mexico and the UK.  We are thinking about doing some live shows on Rock 30 radio.  If you would like us to add this to our lineup, tell us about it at feedback@rock30.com.  To listen now, click on the player below or ask Alexa to “Play Rock 30 Radio.”

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