Metal heroines Nervosa announce their new studio album “Slave Machine” will be unleashed on April 3rd, 2026, via Napalm Records!
Their sixth album shows the Brazil-based 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 of German legends Destruction, the women bridge the gap between old-school power and critical modernity. “Slave Machine” adds twelve fiery songs to Nervosa’s repertoire and is available for pre-order now!
Along with the announcement, Nervosa release the title track of the upcoming record. “Slave Machine” serves as a perfect first harbinger of the fury the Brazilian group is about to unleash on the world: instantly turning up the speed and showing a slightly different side of the thrash band with a catchy alternative bridge, the crushing track kicks off a new era for Nervosa!
Nervosa about “Slave Machine”:
“This song is everything that we want to say and play, many different vocal layers and guitar melodies like a scream to say that we are all part of the ‘Slave Machine’”.
Watch the official music video for “Slave Machine” below.
Nervosa erupts as a metal volcano with their latest record. Never settling, always exploring, one staggering riff after another, Slave Machine is a crushing statement—it comes, sees, and conquers.
Nervosa about “Slave Machine”:
“‘Slave Machine’ is the most brutal and melodic album of Nervosa, and we are proud to take this step further, keeping our roots”.
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 destruction with melodic precision. “30 Seconds” rises up to new heights, while “Crawl for Your Pride” combines Nervosa’s trademark social criticism with gut-punching songwriting. Throughout “Learn or Repeat” and “The Call”, the band once again sprinkles in some pieces of modern groove with old-school vibes before “Slave Machine” rears up one final time on the threateningly sinister “Speak in Fire”.
“Slave Machine” will be available in the following formats:
• 2LP Gatefold Splatter Cristallo/Black + Black, incl. 12″ Black Vinyl + 12″ Booklet – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide
• 1LP Gatefold Marbled Black Smoke – strictly limited to 100 copies (North America exclusive)
• 1LP Gatefold BLACK
• 1MC – strictly limited to 100 copies worldwide
• 1CD Digipak + Shirt Bundle
• 1CD Digipak
• Digital Album
Pre-order & pre-save “Slave Machine” here.
Tracklist:
1. Impending Doom
2. Slave Machine
3. Ghost Notes
4. Beast of Burden
5. You Are Not a Hero
6. Hate
7. The New Empire
8. 30 Seconds
9. Crawling for Your Pride
10. Learn or Repeat
11. The Call
12. Speak in Fire
Festival 2026:
27.–29.08.26 DK – Næstved / Næstved Metalfest
Line-up:
Prika Amaral – Vocals, Guitars
Helena Kotina – Guitars
Hel Pyre – Bass
Emmelie Herwegh – Bass
Michaela Naydenova – Drums
