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Metal heroines Nervosa<\/a><\/strong> are officially entering a new era. The Brazil-based modern thrash metal powerhouse have announced their sixth studio album, Slave Machine<\/em>, set for release on April 3, 2026 via Napalm Records \u2014 and they’re marking the moment with the arrival of its blistering title track.<\/p>\n A band that has never been content to stand still, Nervosa<\/strong>‘s latest chapter finds them operating at staggering speed with formidable precision. Having conquered some of the world’s biggest metal stages \u2014 from Wacken to Hellfest \u2014 and earned a reputation as one of the most uncompromising forces in contemporary thrash, Slave Machine<\/em> aims to cement their status as true genre frontrunners.<\/p>\n Following the momentum of 2023’s Jailbreak<\/em>, which saw founding guitarist Prika Amaral<\/strong> step fully into the role of lead vocalist, Nervosa<\/strong> now hit harder than ever. The band tear through the scene “with the force of a sledgehammer,” unleashing twelve new tracks that balance sheer aggression with sharpened melody.<\/p>\n Once again, Nervosa<\/strong> have teamed up with producer Martin Furia<\/strong>, known for his work with German thrash legends Destruction<\/strong>. Together, they bridge the gap between old-school thrash ferocity and modern critical edge, crafting an album that feels both rooted and forward-looking. Slave Machine<\/em> is available for pre-order now<\/a>.<\/p>\n The newly released title track serves as a ruthless introduction to what’s coming next. “Slave Machine” immediately cranks the velocity, showcasing relentless riffing and layered vocals, while also revealing a slightly different dimension of the band through a catchy alternative bridge \u2014 a surprising twist that still hits with crushing force.<\/p>\n Speaking about the song, Nervosa<\/strong> explain: “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’.”<\/p>\n