Amira Lynne Elfeky is an American singer and songwriter. Her debut studio album, It Was Only a Dream, is set to release in November 2026.
Early life Elfeky was born and raised in Simsbury, Connecticut to an Egyptian father and an American mother. She attended Simsbury High School. When she was 18, Elfeky moved to San Francisco with her family. She currently resides in Los Angeles.
Elfeky's father used to play her Arabic songs from an early age, while her mother played her classic rock records. She was introduced to nu-metal by her two older brothers.
Career In March 2024, Elfeky released her first EP, Skin to Skin. In February 2025, it was announced that Elfeky was featured on "Judgement Day", a track from the Architects' album The Sky, the Earth & All Between. In 2024 she began working with music producer Zakk Cervini, who has worked with others in the genre, and he was in charge of producing and mixing her new material. Her second EP, Surrender, was released on March 29, 2025. Elfeky is a nominee for the 2025 Heavy Music Awards in the category of Best International Breakthrough Artist.
On September 30, 2026, Elfeky released the single "Breakdown". The following week on October 7, she announced that her debut studio album, It Was Only a Dream, would release November 13, 2026.
Musical style Elfeky's style has been described as a mix of several genres, including goth metal, nu-metal, nu-gaze, and alternative metal. She has cited Evanescence, Linkin Park, Deftones, System of a Down, Lana Del Rey, and Lady Gaga as influences.
Touring Elfeky opened for Bring Me The Horizon's US tour in September 2025. She is set to support I Prevail's Violent Nature Tour in September 2026 alongside Polaris.
Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected details Title Album details It Was Only a Dream Scheduled: November 13, 2026 Label: Atlantic, Anemoia
Extended plays + List of extended plays Title EP details Skin to SkinReleased: March 29, 2024 Label: Atlantic SurrenderReleased: March 28, 2025 Label: Atlantic
Singles
As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist Title Year Album "Tonight (demo)" 2023 Skin to Skin EP "Coming Down "Everything I Do Is For You" "A Dozen Roses" 2024 "Lonely Day" rowspan="2" "Remains of Us" "Will You Love Me When I'm Dead" Surrender EP "Death of Me" 2025 "Hold onto Me" "Breakdown" 2026 It Was Only a Dream
As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist Title Year Album "Bazooka" 2026 Devil May Cry: Season 2 "Paradise"
Awards and nominations Heavy Music Awards
|2025 || Amira Elfeky || Best International Breakthrough Artist ||
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