Track Listing:- Arrogance
- Theory of Conspiracy
- Deception
- Intolerance Means War
- Guerra Santa
- Failed System
- Hostages
- Surrounded By Serpents
- Cyberwar
- Hypocrisy
- Devastation
- Wayfarer
‘Agony’ is the second full-length from Brazilian thrashers, Nervosa, and what a bombastic piece of awesomeness it is. If you dismissed the hype surrounding this band as being partially because it is comprised of women, this album will blow that theory out of the water. Nervosa has been described as thrash with hints of death metal, which is an accurate description as they have managed to take the best elements from both and put them into one hell of package in their latest album.
From start to finish, ‘Agony’ is solid. It would be difficult to point out any obvious flaw within this album. That old-school thrash feel is definitely there. So is a dynamic sense of aggression. Vocalist and bassist Fernanda Lira often speaks in interviews about the political situation has influenced the band. Nervosa has found a way to turn sentiment and dissatisfaction into an album that becomes relatable and pushes the band into the territory of being one of the best modern thrash bands out there. Having been compared to German-thrash legends Destruction, ‘Agony’ proves why this is an apt comparison. From the opening riffs of “Arrogance” to the slightly haunting vocal performance on “Wayfarer”, this is hands-down one of the best albums of the year.
