Year : 2018
Style : Thrash Metal , Female vocals
Country : Brazil
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 182 mb
Bio:
Female thrash metal power trio from Sao Paulo, Brasil, formed by Fernanda Lira (bass and vocals), Prika Amaral (guitar and backing vocals) and Pitchu Ferraz (drums).Even having been part of groups of different styles before, like death metal and crossover, all members see in the compositions of Nervosa the same passion: thrash metal. With strong influences from this genre’s classic school bands, the girls in the band seek to bring up what is best in heavy music.Prika Amaral started the band in February 2010, and in July 2011 Fernanda Lira took over the bass and vocals of NERVOSA, and only then, finally with the full team, the band started working as a professional band – writing, recording, doing shows.In March 2012 the band released their first video for the song “Masked Betrayer”, which reached the incredible mark for a new band of 20,000 views in just one week, which led them to receive an honorable mention YouTube, ranking 17th place most viewed music video of the week and the 55th most watched in March of that year.Because of the reputation earned through their hard work, NERVOSA in the following months accomplished a great achievement: the deal with the Austrian label Napalm Records, which has in its roster names like Cavalera Conspiracy, WASP, Grave Digger, Moonspell, Huntress, among many others.In 2012, the first record of the band, a demo with three tracks, was released in Brazil on CD independently, under the title ’2012′ in August, and abroad via Napalm Records on vinyl in turquoise color, and via Nuclear Blast in clear version, both under the title ‘Time Of Death’, which cover art was designed by artist Andrei Bouzikov, who has worked with several bands before, such as Municipal Waste.Nervosa ends the year of 2012 with a very positive balance of more than 50 shows made across the country, among them, sharing the stage with bands like Exodus, Raven, Grave, Samael (in Roça n Roll Festival), Exumer and Artillery , among others.After a period of changing drummers, the girl who took over the drumsticks and came to join forces with the band in February 2013 was the competent Pitchu Ferraz, who carries a long 20-year career in the instrument.The year of 2013 began with renewed energy, and the band continued promoting their EP nationwide, with shows in several states, and even with a tour around North and Northeast of Brazil, and sharing the stage with other major names, such as Korzus, Ratos de Porão and even Destruction, Exciter, Blaze Bayley, Kreator, DRI and Benediction.In 2014, the girls finished recording their first full length, entitled Victim of Yourself, which featured 12 tracks and which cover was again signed by the artist Andrei Bouzikov, and which booklet was produced by the Brazilian artist Rafael Romanelli.The album was released in March that year via Napalm Records in Europe and North America and by other labels and distributors in South America, Japan and Russia. In addition to the traditional format on CD, it was also launched four versions on vinyl in black, blue, red and transparent colors, with distribution by Napalm Records and also by Nuclear Blast.Two videos were also released along the album promotion: ‘Death!’, which was recorded in an abandoned cemetery, reaching the record of views from all the videos of the band, and ‘Into Moshpit’, a compilation of live videos that demonstrates all the energy in the live show of the girls.These two singles, added to other tracks on the album, made ‘Victim of Yourself’ reach great metal audience response, as well as highlight and good ratings in major magazines in this segment around the world, such as the European Metal Hammer, Rock Hard , Terrorizer and Bass Guitar, the American Revolver and Guitar World and even the Japanese Burrrn!, besides Brazil’s Roadie Crew, Bass Player, Guitar Player and Modern Drummer.The good reception of the album was essential to result in a long and intense tour, which lasted for the years of 2014 and 2015. To promote the record, the band played in 17 of the Brazilian states, went through seven countries in Latin America and made a successful tour in Europe, with 51 shows in 60 days, passing through a total of 16 countries on the continent, including presentations on some of the major European summer festivals like Summerbreeze, Brutal Assault, Metal Days, Obscene Extreme, among others.The band is currently doing the last shows of the tour ‘Victim of Yourself’ and finishing the writing of their new album, to be released in mid-2016.
Album:
Brazil’s Nervosa have been dominating the spotlight in the thrash game for several years now, and for good reason. The three-piece immediately grabbed the attention of the world upon their release of their 2012 demo, which led to a deal with their current label, Napalm Records. Through Napalm, Nervosa have released two full length records in 2014 and 2015 – “Victim Of Yourself” and “Agony”, respectively. Both records were incredibly well received, and their third Napalm offering, “Downfall of Mankind” is set to perform just as well, if not better.Nervosa’s particular brand of thrash metal is a world away from Metallica or Testament. Rather, the trio led by front woman Fernanda Lira takes inspiration from a more underground, more visceral style of thrash. The influence of American cult favourites Nuclear Assault and Dark Angel can be clearly heard, but on even a cursory listen to any of Nervosa’s material, it is obvious that despite their Brazilian origins, their sound is very German. Hyper-aggressive thrash mixed with a very early incarnation of death metal was a template that built almost the entirety of the Teutonic thrash movement in the ‘80s in Germany, and it is a sound that Nervosa have carried since their first demo – and “Downfall of Mankind” is no different.With the exception of the atmosphere-building intro track, “Downfall of Mankind” is wall to wall ferocity, starting with the anthemic crusher “Horrordome” and not relenting until the closing notes of the bonus track, “Selfish Battle.” Lead single “Never Forget, Never Repeat” showcases the essence of Nervosa’s sound, mixing the unrestrained ferocity with a selection of hooks that are guaranteed to translate extremely well in a live environment. “Enslave” opens with a very strong, At The Gates/“Coma of Souls” era Kreator riff – this coupled with the Mille Petrozza and Schmier influenced rasp of Lira’s vocals further strengthens the link to Teutonic thrash Nervosa carry.One of the highlight tracks from “Downfall of Mankind” is doubtlessly “…And Justice For Whom?”. Tongue-in-cheek title aside, the track has a very early speed metal sound, sounding a little lighter in places than the death-thrash Nervosa are known for, though the trio bring in the heavier influence at just the right moments to give the track a truly crushing feel. “No Mercy” brings an intense, high-speed thrash banger to the table, while “Raise Your Fist!” is another track that will be an instant hit in the live environment – though the lyrics are perhaps a tad sloppy in comparison to the rest of “Downfall of Mankind.” Continuing their tradition, Nervosa close the standard edition of the record with an absolutely devastating track written in their native Portuguese – “Cultura do Estupro”.“Downfall of Mankind” was always going to be a vital record for Nervosa. With their third full length, this is Nervosa’s chance to prove that they are worthy of their place in the big leagues of metal, and to push them from a promising young band to one of the leaders of modern thrash. Their brand of Teutonic thrash, via Brazil, is refreshing – despite wearing its influence on its sleeve – and “Downfall of Mankind” is exactly the record Nervosa had to make. True to the style they have championed since their origin, while still keeping things interesting, “Downfall of Mankind” is a highly energetic, visceral and, above all, exceptionally enjoyable album, charged with social and political commentary and driven by a mountain of hyper-aggressive riffing. The future for Nervosa is very bright indeed.
Line Up:
Prika Amaral Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2010-present)
Fernanda Lira Bass, Vocals (2011-present) - See also: ex-Detonator e as Musas do Metal, ex-HellArise, ex-Hellgard
Luana Dametto Drums (2017-present) - See also: Apophizys
Tracklist:
01. Intro 01:12
02. Horrordome 03:17
03. Never Forget, Never Repeat 04:40
04. Enslave 03:15
05. Bleeding 03:47
06. ... And Justice for Whom? 03:34
07. Vultures 04:09
08. Kill the Silence 03:29
09. No Mercy 03:40
10. Raise Your Fist! 04:04
11. Fear, Violence and Massacre 03:35
12. Conflict 02:59
13. Cultura do Estupro 03:10
14. Selfish Battle 03:26 (Bonus Track)
+ Video "Kill the Silence" (Official Video)
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