NERVOSA are set to unleash their new album, “Slave Machine”, on April 3, 2026 via Napalm Records. The band’s sixth full-length finds the Brazilian/Greek death-thrash powerhouse pushing their sound to ferocious new extremes, firing on all cylinders with blistering speed and crushing intensity.
Having conquered the world’s biggest metal festivals — from Wacken Open Air to Hellfest — and earning strong acclaim from both fans and critics, NERVOSA continue to cement their status as leaders of the genre. With founding guitarist Prika Amaral firmly established as the band’s new vocalist since 2023’s “Jailbreak”, they charge forward with unstoppable, sledgehammer-like force.
Reuniting once more with producer Martin Furia of German thrash legends DESTRUCTION, the band skillfully fuse old-school power with a sharp, modern edge. “Slave Machine” delivers twelve blistering new tracks to the NERVOSA arsenal and is available for pre-order now.
Alongside the album announcement, NERVOSA have unveiled the title track “Slave Machine”, offering a fierce first taste of what’s to come. The song immediately hits the accelerator, revealing a slightly different side of the band through a catchy, alternative-flavored bridge, while still packing crushing intensity — a statement opener that signals the dawn of a new era for NERVOSA.
NERVOSA comments on the “Slave Machine” title track: “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’.”
Regarding the “Slave Machine” album, NERVOSA said: “‘Slave Machine’ is the most brutal and melodic album of NERVOSA, and we are proud to take this step further, keeping our roots.”
Across twelve brand-new tracks, the five-piece push their crushing sound further than ever. Opener “Impending Doom” sets an ominous tone, slowly building tension through thunderous riffs and jagged drumming that underline the band’s commanding presence. The title track “Slave Machine” immediately shifts into high gear, pairing speed with a surprising alternative-style bridge and an infectious chorus that reveals a fresh shade of the band’s identity.
“Ghost Notes” follows with a barrage of heavy yet instantly memorable riffs, powered by relentless drums and Prika Amaral’s ferocious vocals, capped off by a stunning guitar solo. On “Beast Of Burden,” NERVOSA unleash their most savage side, while “You Are Not A Hero” delivers a massive chorus, giving Slave Machine a true anthem moment.
Elsewhere, “Hate” erupts with raw aggression, and “The New Empire” channels destruction through sharp melodic precision. “30 Seconds” pushes the intensity even higher, while “Crawl For Your Pride” blends the band’s trademark social commentary with knockout songwriting. “Learn Or Repeat” and “The Call” continue to mix modern groove elements with old-school thrash spirit, before the album closes on a dark, menacing note with “Speak In Fire,” bringing Slave Machine to a threatening, sinister finale.
Tracklisting
01. Impending Doom
02. Slave Machine
03. Ghost Notes
04. Beast Of Burden
05. You Are Not A Hero
06. Hate
07. The New Empire
08. 30 Seconds
09. Crawling For Your Pride
10. Learn Or Repeat
11. The Call
12. Speak In Fire
Photo by Akis Zaralis
