Ira!
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | early 1980s in São Paulo, Brazil |
| Founder | Nasi, Edgard Scandurra, Ricardo Gaspa, André Jung, Dino Nascimento |
| Headquarters | São Paulo , Brazil |
Area served | Brazil |
Key people | Nasi, Edgard Scandurra, Ricardo Gaspa, André Jung |
| Products | Rock music albums and live performances |
Ira!—a name meaning Anger or Rage in Portuguese and inspired by the Irish Republican Army—is a rock group from Brazil that originated in São Paulo during the early 1980s. Their musical style draws heavily from The Who's Mod influence, Led Zeppelin's hard rock, and the punk energy of The Clash.
History
Fronted by vocalist Nasi and guitarist Edgard Scandurra, along with bassist Ricardo Gaspa and drummer André Jung, Ira! experienced their greatest commercial success throughout the mid to late 1980s. Tracks such as "Núcleo Base," "Flores em Você," and "Envelheço na Cidade" continue to be frequently played on Brazilian radio stations. Although their prominence diminished in the 1990s, the band saw a resurgence following a performance before an audience exceeding 250,000 at Rock in Rio 2001 and an acoustic session broadcast on MTV Brasil in 2004.
In September 2007, after a conflict with their manager Airton Valadão Rodolfo—who is also Nasi’s brother—Nasi departed from the lineup. By November of the same year, Edgard Scandurra publicly confirmed that Ira! had disbanded, with members focusing on individual projects.
After years of legal disputes, Nasi and Airton reconciled on 27 June 2012, resulting in the transfer of the 'Ira!' trademark back to Nasi. Despite circulating rumors about a reunion, Nasi dismissed any immediate plans but expressed willingness to collaborate again with Edgard Scandurra.
On 22 November 2025, the band shared news via social media regarding the passing of Dino Nascimento, original bassist and founding member.
Studio albums
- (1985) Mudança de Comportamento
- (1986) Vivendo e Não Aprendendo
- (1988) Psicoacústica
- (1990) Clandestino
- (1991) Meninos da Rua Paulo
- (1993) Música Calma para Pessoas Nervosas
- (1995) 7
- (1998) Você Não Sabe Quem Eu Sou
- (1999) Isso é Amor
- (2001) Entre Seus Rins
- (2007) Invisível DJ
- (2020) IRA
Live/video albums
- (2000) MTV ao Vivo: Ira!
- (2004) Acústico MTV: Ira!
- (2007) Invisível DJ (live in studio)
- (2011) Ira! e Ultraje a Rigor ao Vivo no Rock in Rio (with Ultraje a Rigor)
- (2017) Ira! Folk (Ao Vivo em São Paulo - Março 2017)