Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Today, Arizona extreme metal trailblazers Soulfly deliver their tribally fueled thirteenth album “Chama” via Nuclear Blast Records. Once again, a remarkable testament to the Brazilian songwriter’s natural affinity for slamming yet rhythmic riffs that defined his signature sound to listeners around the world. A true return to the spiritual upbringing of Soulfly that somehow bears a modern-day edge and vitality. Something that could only be attained by a true master of the craft, and Max has stunned us all again.
Heavy and utterly relentless, ‘No Pain = No Power‘ is Soulfly‘s unbreakable war cry. This punishing track captures the band in full battle mode—raw and driving—with guest firepower from Gabriel Franco (Unto Others), Ben Cook (No Warning), and the crushing guitar of Dino Cazares (Fear Factory). It’s a defiant anthem: strength forged through struggle. Watch the music video directed by Zyon Cavalera and edited by Cody Longhere, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxmW2wbG0Es
Max Cavalera states, “To me this is the ultimate guest song and video. Nikolas Motta, Biaggio, Dino, Igor A, Bootsie, Gabe, and Ben made this a collective masterpiece! Zyon took this album and video to the next level. It’s the first time he wrote a script and directed a music video. Mixing UFC and Metal will hopefully inspire a whole new generation of fans! Chama!!”
Zyon Cavalera comments, “It feels like just yesterday watching UFC fights with my family talking about how cool it would be to connect with a fighter. Then we saw Pereira using ‘Itsari’ and were hooked ever since. ‘No Pain = No Power’ goes to show your dreams are not so far away.”
Order “Chama”:
https://soulfly.bfan.link/chama
Next week, Soulfly head on their Favela Dystopia 2025 West Coast Tour.
with Go Ahead And Die. The 17-date trek will kick off on November 1st in Roswell and head to Denver Spokane and Fresno before concluding in Flagstaff on November 23rd.
11.01 Roswell, NM @ The Liberty
11.02 El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace MON
11.03 Gallup, NM @ Wowies Event Center
11.05 Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
11.06 Denver, CO @ The Federal Theater
11.07 Casper, WY @ Oil City Beer Company
11.08 Great Falls, MT @ The Newberry
11.09 Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
11.10 Richland, WA @ Ray’s Golden Lion
11.16 Tacoma, WA @ Airport Tavern
11.17 Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall
11.18 Reno, NV @ Alpine
11.19 San Jose, CA @ The Ritz
11.20 Fresno, CA @ Strummer’s
11.21 Bakersfield, CA @ Temblor Brewing
11.22 Palmdale, CA @ Transplants Brewery
11.23 Flagstaff, AZ @ Monte Vista Hotel
Worldwide dates
01.24.2026 AU Mt Claremont @ Froth & Fury Fest – Perth 2026
01.26.2026 AU Brisbane @ The Tivoli *
01.27.2026 AU Newton @ Enmore Theatre
01.30.2026 AU Melbourne @ Forum Melbourne
01.30.2026 AU Wayville @ Froth & Fury Fest – Adelaide 2026
* – with NAILBOMB, SNOT
Purchase tickets here:
https://www.soulfly.com/tour
“Chama” Track Listing
01. Indigenous Inquisition
02. Storm the Gates
03. Nihilist
04. No Pain = No Power
05. Ghenna
06. Black Hole Scum
07. Favela / Dystopia
08. Always Was, Always Will Be…
09. Soulfly XIII
10. Chama
“Chama” is available in the following formats:
“Chama” was recorded at the Platinum Underground Studio in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino. John has worked with Max and company multiple times before and is not only a talented engineer but a family friend. The album was produced by Zyon Cavalera and Arthur Rizk. The latter was also responsible for the mixing and mastering. Rizk has not only worked with the Cavalera family numerous times before, but has also helped to shape the world of heavy metal in the modern day. Soulfly enlisted Carletta Parrish to create the album artwork. For the album, Igor Amadeus Cavalera (Go Ahead & Die, Nailbomb, Healing Magic) played bass and Mike De Leon played guitar. The album also includes features from Dino Cazares (Fear Factory) and Todd Jones (Nails).
Soulfly‘s line-up on “Chama” is :
Max Cavalera | Vocals & Guitar
Igor Amadeus Cavalera | Bass
Zyon Cavalera | Drums
Mike De Leon | Guitar
