Nervosa
Slave Machine
Metal Icons NERVOSA Crank Up the Power on Furious New Full-length Slave Machine!
NERVOSA unleashes another round of fury on their new album, Slave Machine, out April 3, 2026 via
Napalm Records. Their sixth album shows the Brazilian modern thrash metal band releasing their
inner beasts at staggering speed and with formidable emphasis. Having performed at the biggest
metal festivals worldwide, from Wacken to Hellfest, and making a lasting impression on fans and
critics alike, NERVOSA aims to consolidate their standing as genre frontrunners. With founding
guitarist Prika Amaral established as their new singer with their previous record, Jailbreak (2023),
they tear through the scene with the force of a sledgehammer. Once again working with producer
Martin Furia, the women bridge the gap between old-school power and critical modernity.
Twelve new songs show the five-piece exploring their crushing style in an enhanced way. Opening
“Impending Doom” builds up menacingly, using thunderous riffs and jagged drums to establish the
women’s dominance in the scene. The title track, “Slave Machine”, instantly turns up the speed and
adds a surprising alternative bridge to the already catchy chorus, showing a slightly different side of
the metal powerhouses. The following “Ghost Notes” unleashes a storm of heavy, yet easily
recognizable riffs, driven by impelling drums and the ever-so-furious vocals of Prika Amaral, crowned
by an astounding guitar solo. Through “Beast Of Burden”, NERVOSA shows their harshest side, while
“You Are Not A Hero” offers a grand chorus, gifting Slave Machine a true anthem. “Hate” unfolds
with raw brutality, and “The New Empire” looks for ...