Maphra
Maphra | |
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.jpg) Maphra performing with Bring Me The Horizon at Sonic Temple 2026 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2025–present |
Maphra (stylized as MAPHRA) is a singer of metal and pop music. A contralto, she uses both clean and harsh vocals. She is best known for her cover version of "Doomed" by Bring Me the Horizon.[1][2] She is represented by United Talent Agency.[3] Her full name and background have not been revealed to the public.[4]
History
[edit]Maphra's first published music was a cover of "Lovely" by Billie Eilish and Khalid, released in February 2025.[5]
Maphra had her breakthrough with a YouTube video where she performed the song "Doomed" by Bring Me the Horizon.[6] Her version achieved over 25 million views on YouTube[7] and attracted attention from YouTubers such as The Charismatic Voice[8] and Anthony Vincent.[9] It ranked first or second on the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs chart for nine consecutive weeks, which is unusual for a cover of a rock song.[2][6][10] Her interpretation of "Circle with Me" by Spiritbox also charted.[11]
After Maphra published a cover of "Silence" by The Plot in You, the band's lead singer Landon Tewers praised her singing skills, commenting that even he could not reach the high notes as well as Maphra.[1]
Her live debut followed in May 2026 at Welcome to Rockville, where she performed with Ice Nine Kills, filling in Mckenna Grace's sections for the live debut of their song "Twisting The Knife".[12] A week later, Maphra performed "Doomed" with Bring Me the Horizon at Sonic Temple.[10]
As of June 2026[update] her YouTube channel had nearly 53 million views in total.[13][non-primary source needed] Her cover version of "Doomed" was streamed more than 19 million times on Spotify.[10]
Charts
[edit]| Song | Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| "Doomed" | US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)[14] | 1 |
| "Circle with Me" | US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)[15] | 5 |
References
[edit]- 1 2 Schumacher, Louisa (2026-04-30). "YouTube-Phänomen Maphra mischt die Metal-Szene auf". kulturnews.de (in German). Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- 1 2 Garner, Emily (2026-03-25). "Maphra's viral BMTH cover is Number One in Billboard's Hot Hard Rock..." Kerrang!. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "Maphra". United Talent Agency. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ Stüwe, Christian (2026-04-03). "Hype um Metal-Sängerin: Gibt es sie wirklich oder ist es eine KI?". web.de magazine (in German). Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ Maphra - Topic (2025-02-13). lovely (re-imagined). Retrieved 2026-06-14 – via YouTube.
- 1 2 James Christopher Monger. "Maphra Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ MAPHRA (2026-01-31). Bring Me The Horizon - Doomed (MAPHRA Vocal Cover). Retrieved 2026-06-14 – via YouTube.
- ↑ The Charismatic Voice (2026-03-02). Well, That's Freaking GOOD. Vocal ANALYSIS of Maphra's Bring Me The Horizon "Doomed" Cover. Retrieved 2026-06-14 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Anthony Vincent (2026-02-25). Her voice is INSANE (First Time Hearing MAPHRA). Retrieved 2026-06-14 – via YouTube.
- 1 2 3 Jack Rogers (2026-05-18). "Watch: Bring Me The Horizon Bring Out Maphra For 'Doomed' At Sonic Temple". Rock Sound. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ Wilkes, Emily (2026-05-18). "Watch Bring Me The Horizon duet with Maphra on Doomed at Sonic Temple". Kerrang!. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Tepper, Ned (2026-05-12). "Ice Nine Kills Bring Viral Newcomer Maphra Onstage For Live Debut Of 'Twisting The Knife'". Blunt Magazine. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ "Maphra". Retrieved 2026-05-20 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Rutherford, Kevin (2026-03-26). "Maphra's Bring Me the Horizon Cover Rules Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Artist Index" (PDF). Billboard. May 30, 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-06.