Coming straight from the deep jungles of Brazil to the arid expanses of Arizona, extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY are set to unleash their tribally fueled thirteenth album CHAMA on October 24th, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records.
A remarkable testament to Max Cavalera’s unshakable vision, CHAMA delivers the slamming yet rhythmic riffs that defined SOULFLY’s sound across decades, now sharpened with a modern-day edge and vitality. This record is a true return to the band’s spiritual and tribal roots, yet bears the fire of rebirth that only a master like Max could channel.
SOULFLY will also return to Australia in January 2026 for a devastating run of shows alongside Nailbomb and Snot (tour details below).
A First Taste of Fire – Storm The Gates
To mark the announcement, SOULFLY have released the first single, “Storm The Gates,” a battle cry against control and greed. Heavy, primal, and unapologetically relentless, the track summons ancestral strength to unite the tribe in rebellion.
Max & Zyon Speak on CHAMA
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!”
Zyon Cavalera adds:
“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
- Indigenous Inquisition
- Storm the Gates
- Nihilist
- No Pain = No Power
- Ghenna
- Black Hole Scum
- Favela / Dystopia
- Always Was, Always Will Be…
- Soulfly XIII
- Chama
Formats & Pre-Orders
CHAMA is available for pre-order/pre-save now: Click Here
Available formats include:
- CD Jewel Case
- Vinyl Variants:
- Yellow & Orange Corona (Worldwide)
- Transparent Red w/ White Splatter (Nuclear Blast Exclusive)
- Red & Black Marbled (Revolver Exclusive)
- Picture Disc (SOULFLY Exclusive)
- SOULFLY T-Shirt Bundles
The Fire Behind the Album
Recorded at Platinum Underground Studio in Mesa, Arizona with engineer John Aquilino, CHAMA was produced by Zyon Cavalera and Arthur Rizk, with Rizk also handling mixing and mastering.
The album features cover art by Carletta Parrish and guest contributions from Dino Cazares (Fear Factory).
SOULFLY on CHAMA:
- Max Cavalera – Vocals & Guitar
- Igor Amadeus Cavalera (Go Ahead & Die, Nailbomb, Healing Magic) – Bass
- Zyon Cavalera – Drums
- Mike De Leon – Guitar
Australia Tour 2026
SOULFLY will storm Australian stages in January with Nailbomb and Snot:
- Monday 26th January – Brisbane, The Tivoli
- Tuesday 27th January – Sydney, The Enmore
- Friday 30th January – Melbourne, The Forum
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: thephoenix.au/soulfly-2026
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⚡ With CHAMA, SOULFLY aren’t just reigniting the flame – they’re setting the whole world ablaze.
