SOULFLY release video for new single 'Nihilist' featuring Todd Jones of Nails
Lyrics inspired by late ENTOMBED singer L.G. Petrov
29-09-2025
SOULFLY has released the official Costin Chioreanu-directed music video for “Nihilist”, the second single from the band’s upcoming thirteenth album, “Chama”, due on October 24 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Watch “Nihilist” below.
Max Cavalera comments: “My lyrics are inspired by L.G. (Petrov) of ENTOMBED and NIHILIST. He left this earth in 2021 and he was always a big influence on me. This is one of the heaviest songs on the record and I love the fact that we went to Bulgaria to make the video. Todd Jones is the special guest on the song, delivering the hardest line on the record: ‘I don’t believe in anything!'”
SOULFLY guitarist Mike De Leon states: “From the depths of the deepest tribes, we bring you the new SOULFLY. This being my first official video ever with the guys is a complete honor. Enjoy it, crank it up and start the living room mosh pits!”
Watch te previously released “Storm The Gates” below.
SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera comments: “Chama is the Brazilian word for flame. It also means a ‘calling’. Respect to Alex Pereira for using ‘Itsari’ on his UFC walkouts.
“‘Chama’ is inspired by the energy of this moment. This record is the sound of SOULFLY‘s fire! I cannot wait to play these songs live for the Tribe! Chama!”
SOULFLY drummer Zyon Cavalera, who co-produced “Chama”, states: “With each SOULFLY record I’ve played on, I can feel my evolution happening in real time. This record was no different as I got to handle a good amount of the production for the first time. Trying to take the band to places we have never been before was a blast and I look forward to more production work in the future!”
“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 now available for pre-order in the following formats:
- CD Jewel
- Vinyl
- Yellow and Orange Corona (Worldwide)
- Transparent Red w/ White Splatter (Nuclear Blast)
- Red and Black Marbled (Revolver Exclusive)
- Picture Disc (SOULFLY Exclusive)
- SOULFLY T-Shirt
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 features Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY) on one of the tracks.
SOULFLY’s line-up on Chama is :
Max Cavalera | Vocals & Guitar
Igor Amadeus Cavalera | Bass
Zyon Cavalera | Drums
Mike De Leon | Guitar
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