Thrash metal engine Nervosa have just dropped “Elements Of Sin”, the third single from their upcoming fifth full-length, Jailbreak. The album is due to be released this Friday, September 29 via Napalm Records. Check out the video and more from the band in the article below.
Pre-order Jailbreak here.
Prika Amaral on “Elements of Sin”:
““Elements Of Sin” was one of the first songs that me and Helena composed together. I remember when the riff from the chorus came at the end of 2021 and the lyrics of the chorus came together. We were so excited with this song that we also composed a few parts of the drums at that time. The process of composing of this album was very fun.”
Finally seeing the light of day, Jailbreak is a decisive start of a new era in the band’s history, as it’s the first Nervosa album with guitarist and founding member Prika Amaral on vocal duties, and showcases the new lineup completed by Michaela Naydenova on drums, Hel Pyre on bass and Helena Kotina on guitars.
Among its various themes, Jailbreak explores messages of breaking free from everyone and everything holding you back from doing exactly what you want to do. It encourages the listener to be proud of who they are, to trust in themselves and the strength that lies within them. The album’s lyrical themes comment on our society in a direct, critical manner, with messages delivered through intensely fast-twitching, raw soundscapes.
Prika Amaral on Jailbreak:
“I’m very happy with the result of how our new album turned out. This time, we were able to take even more risks and do new things. With two guitars the doors open to a whole new world of possibilities, in fact Nervosa had two guitars in the beginning, but then we decided to go with one guitar for logistical reasons, since it would be easier to move with one less person for tours. Now Nervosa has a much bigger structure that allowed this addition, and we are really enjoying this moment of the band. The process of writing this record was the most fun and brought the most musicality, enriching the band.”
Helena Kotina adds:
“I think Jailbreak is Nervosa’s most revolutionary record, both musically and lyrically. It was a very challenging process but at the same time very constructive. We were able to take care of every detail until we obtained the best result.”
Jailbreak tracklisting:
01 Endless Ambition
02 Suffocare
03 Ungrateful
04 Seed Of Death
05 Jailbreak
06 Sacrifice
07 Behind The Wall
08 Kill Or Die
09 When The Truth Is A Lie (feat. Gary Holt)
10 Superstition Failed (feat. Lena Scissorhands)
11 Gates To The Fall
12 Elements Of Sin
13 Nail The Coffin
Jailbreak will be available in the following formats:
1LP Vinyl purple
1LP Vinyl red/white marbled incl. slipmat (in gatefold) bundled with wristband & printed cotton bag
1MC transparent red, white print
CD Digipak + “Jailbreak” Shirt Bundle
CD Digipak + “Seed Of Death” Shirt Bundle
Digital Album
Experience Nervosa Live in 2023:
October 05.23 MX – Santiago De Querétaro / Chihuahuas Bar
October 06.23 MX – Mexico City / Hendrix Bar
October 07.23 MX – Torreón / Vertigo
October 08.23 MX – Monterrey / Nandas 78 Bar Barrio Antiguo
October 11.23 MX – Tijuana / Black Box
October 12.23 MX – Guadalajara / Novecientosiete
October 13.23 MX – Chihuahua / Rocktezuma
October 14.23 MX – Juárez / Hysteria bar
October 15.23 MX – Puebla / Beat 803
November 17.23 DE – Weissenhäuser Strand / Metal Hammer Paradise
January 29.24 US – Port of Miami / 70000 TONS OF METAL 2024
Nervosa is:
Prika Amaral – Vocals and guitars
Helena Kotina – Guitars
Hel Pyre – Bass
Michaela Naydenova – Drums
More from Nervosa:
Jailbreak kicks off with charging “Endless Ambition”, a track previously released in early 2023 that acted as a first harbinger for everything that is about to come on the album. The track immediately showcases the incredibly powerful attitude and talent of Amaral as frontwoman. Raging “Suffocare”, which deals with several aspects of toxic relationships, and “Ungrateful” continue on the path of the intense opening track, before easing into the beautiful, epic intro of “Seed Of Death”. With its philosophical lyrics that explore questions about the never ending cycle of life, the song grabs at an omnipresent issue relevant to all of us. Relentless title track “Jailbreak” attacks with a thrash metal chorus and roaring guitar solos. As a very special treat, Nervosa spice up the intense track “When The Truth Is A Lie” with none other than an impressive guest contribution from legendary Exodus guitarist Gary Holt, whilst Infected Rain/Death Dealer Union vocalist Lena Scissorhands provides another strong guest feature by lending her voice on “Superstition Failed”. Uncontrollable closing track “Nail The Coffin” seals the 13-track album with a forceful thrash banger in true Nervosa style.
On Jailbreak, the band continue their powerful collaboration with Martin Furia, who produced the four-piece’s successful previous records. With this album, Nervosa grace fans with yet another thrash metal masterpiece.
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