Nervosa (band)

Nervosa is a thrash/death metal band originally from São Paulo, Brazil. The band is signed to Napalm Records and has released five studio albums and one EP.

Nervosa
Nervosa in 2021
Background information
Origin	São Paulo, Brazil
Genres	Death metal, thrash metal
Years active	2010–present
Labels	Napalm
Members	Prika Amaral Helena Kotina Hel Pyre Gabriela Abud
Past members	Fernanda Terra Karen Ramos Fernanda Lira Jully Lee Pitchu Ferraz Luana Dametto Mia Wallace Eleni Nota Diva Satánica Nanu Villalba Michaela Naydenova
Website	nervosaofficial.com

History

Foundation and Victim of Yourself (2010–2015)

The band was founded in 2010 by guitarist Prika Amaral and drummer Fernanda Terra, months later Karen Ramos joined the band as a second guitarist. A year and a half later, bassist Fernanda Lira joined while Karen Ramos left the band. Ramos lived far outside of São Paulo and was therefore rarely able to take part in band rehearsals. The remaining musicians, who had previously played in pure female bands, then decided to continue as a trio.^[1]

 

Former drummer and founding member Fernanda Terra played for the band from 2010 to late 2012

In 2012 the band released the demo Time of Death and produced for the song Masked Betrayer a music video. Drummer Fernanda Terra left the band a short time later and was replaced by Pitchu Ferraz. In May 2012 the band was signed by the Austrian record label Napalm Records.^[2] The band recorded their debut album in 2013, Victim of Yourself, produced by Heros Trench and Marcello Pompeu by Brazilian thrash metal band Korzus.

Agony and Downfall of Mankind (2016–2019)

The recordings for the second studio album Agony started in January 2016 in the USA. It was produced by Brendan Duffey.^[3]

In February 2018, the band recorded their third studio album Downfall of Mankind with new drummer Luana Dametto and producer Martin Furia: the album was released on June 1, 2018. João Gordo from the band Ratos de Porão, Rodrigo Oliveira from the band Korzus and Michael Gilbert from the band Flotsam and Jetsam appear as guest musicians.^[4]

First rebuild, Perpetual Chaos cycle (2020–2022)

In April 2020, bassist and vocalist Fernanda Lira and drummer Luana Dametto left Nervosa and found their own project Crypta; Amaral described the split as amicable and solely based on musical differences.^[5] They were replaced by vocalist Diva Satanica (Bloodhunter), bassist Mia Wallace (Abbath) and drummer Eleni Nota.^[6] With this new lineup, Nervosa as a four-piece recorded their fourth studio album Perpetual Chaos, which was released on January 22, 2021. Special guests have been Schmier from Destruction, Eric A.K. of Flotsam and Jetsam fame and Guiherme Miranda.^[7][8] Prika spoke about the international line-up which comprises now members from Brazil, Italy, Spain and Greece, as a logistic choice, saying that traveling questions and touring will work much better. Nervosa began touring worldwide in support of Perpetual Chaos a year after its release.^[9][10] As of April 2022, according to Diva Satánica, Nervosa has begun writing new material for their fifth studio album.^[11]

Second band revamp and Jailbreak (2023–present)

In late August 2022, it was announced drummer Eleni Nota had departed the band due to health issues and was being replaced by Nanu Villalba.^[12] Less than four months later, after completing the South American tour, it was announced that Villalba had departed the band due to a "lack of common agreement".^[13]

In January 2023, it was announced Helena Kotina (who filled in on bass for Mia Wallace in 2022) joined the band as a second guitarist. It was revealed she had joined the band back in March 2021, a few months after the band released Perpetual Chaos.^[14] It was also announced that the band parted ways with vocalist Diva Satánica in September 2022.^[15] In late March 2023, the band announced several lineup changes: founding guitarist Prika Amaral will also be the band's lead vocalist going forward, bassist Mia Wallace has been replaced by Hel Pyre (but will still occasionally play live), and the band's new drummer is Michaela Naydenova.^[16] The band also released new singles "Endless Ambition" and "Seed of Death" from their upcoming album, Jailbreak, released on September 29, 2023.^[17]

In January 2024, Michaela Naydenova announced she had departed the band to "experiment more in the musical field". She was replaced in the band by Gabriela Abud.^[18]

Members

Band members

• Prika Amaral – guitars (2010–present), lead vocals (2010–2011, 2023–present), backing vocals (2011–2023)
• Helena Kotina – guitars (2021–present)
• Hel Pyre – bass (2023–present)
• Gabriela Abud – drums (2024–present)

Former members

• Fernanda Terra – drums (2010–2012)
• Karen Ramos – guitars (2010–2011)
• Fernanda Lira – bass, lead vocals (2011–2020)
• Jully Lee – drums (2012)
• Pitchu Ferraz – drums (2013–2016)
• Luana Dametto – drums (2016–2020)
• Eleni Nota – drums (2020–2022)
• Diva Satánica – lead vocals (2020–2022)
• Mia Wallace – bass (2020–2023)
• Nanu Villalba – drums (2022)
• Michaela Naydenova – drums (2023–2024)

Former live members

• Amílcar Christófaro – drums (2012, 2014)
• Samantha Landa – drums (2016)
• Aira Deathstorm – drums (2016)
• Simone van Straten – guitars (2017)
• Helena Kotina – bass (2022)
• Emmelie Herwegh – bass (2023, 2024)
• Mia Wallace – bass (guest, 2024)

Timeline

Discography

• Victim of Yourself (2014)
• Agony (2016)
• Downfall of Mankind (2018)
• Perpetual Chaos (2021)
• Jailbreak (2023)

References

1. [1] Nervosa interview. Metal Ladies, retrieved on June 02, 2020
2. [2] Brazilian Female Thrashers NERVOSA Sign With NAPALM RECORDS, Blabbermouth.net, retrieved on June 02, 2020
3. [3] Brazilian Female Thrashers NERVOSA To Record New Album In U.S. Blabbermouth.net, retrieved on June 02, 2020
4. [4] NERVOSA To Release 'Downfall Of Mankind' Album In June, Blabbermouth.net, retrieved on June 02, 2020
5. "Nervosa: Prika on the real reason of Fernanda Lira's exit, new album "Perpetual chaos" & more" – via www.youtube.com.
6. [5] NERVOSA Announces New Lineup, Blabbermouth.net, retrieved on June 02, 2020
7. "Nervosa - Start Tracking New Full Length". metalstorm.net. August 15, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
8. "NERVOSA Announce New Album, 'Perpetual Chaos'". metaladdicts.com. October 13, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
9. "Nervosa - Announce Co-Headlining European Tour With Warbringer". Metal Storm. July 15, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
10. "Warbringer - Withdraw From Euro Tour With Nervosa, Begin Writing New Material". Metal Storm. November 26, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
11. "An Interview with Diva Satánica of Nervosa". vwmusicrocks.com. April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
12. "Nervosa - Drummer Replaced". Metal Storm. September 1, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
13. Greg Kennelty (December 21, 2022). "NERVOSA Parts Ways With Drummer NANU VILLALBA". Metal Injection. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
14. Greg Kennelty (January 12, 2023). "NERVOSA Announces New Second Guitarist". Metal Injection. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
15. Greg Kennelty (January 30, 2023). "NERVOSA Parts Ways With Vocalist". Metal Injection. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
16. "NERVOSA Announces New Lineup, Shares 'Endless Ambition' Single". Blabbermouth.net. March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
17. "Nervosa To Release New Album "Jailbreak" In September; Posts New Music Video "Seed Of Death" Online". Metal Underground. August 2, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
18. "Nervosa Welcome New Drummer Gabriela Abud". ThePRP. January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.

External links

• Official Website
• Nervosa at AllMusic