Nervosa Regroup As Global Thrash Act, Release ‘Perpetual Chaos'

Brazilian guitarist, songwriter and co-founder Prika Amaral is joined by Italian-origin bassist Mia Wallace, Spanish vocalist Diva Satanica and Greek drummer Eleni Nota

- ANURAG TAGAT

THRASH METAL band Nervosa’s founder Prika Amaral wasn’t one to be deterred by the pandemic even though there was a lot of strife caused in her own world and outside. Staring down the exit of three members in the incendiary Brazilian quartet who blazed a path all around the globe, Amaral says she received bolstering messages from fans who asked her to power on, even as the world went into lockdown.

Considering the amount of speed conjured on the fretboard by Amaral, it’s no surprise to hear her say over a video call from Brazil that she likes to do everything really fast. “I’m almost like a volcano,” the guitarist says with a laugh. She adds, “I don’t need too much time to do things, especially because we’re living in the internet age. So right after the girls left the band, I started looking for more girls.”