Soulfly to release Chama on Oct 24, lead single Storm The Gates

Soulfly, led by veteran metal frontman Max Cavalera, will release their 13th studio album Chama on October 24 via Nuclear Blast Records, the band announced, unveiling a lead single and a 10‑song tracklist recorded at Platinum Underground Studio in Mesa, Arizona. The album, whose title is Portuguese for flame and also means a calling, marks a return to the tribal rhythms and aggressive sound that established Soulfly while incorporating contemporary production and guest appearances.

The first single, Storm The Gates, arrived with a lyric video and has been described by the band as a "battle cry against control and greed." The track, driven by the group’s signature tribal nu groove and Cavalera’s fierce vocals, features visuals of destruction in its video and lyrics that call for collective resistance and ancestral guidance, according to the band’s announcement and accompanying promotional materials. A separate report credited the lyric video to underground artist Costin Chioreanu.

Cavalera said Chama is inspired by "the energy of this moment" and called the record "the sound of Soulfly’s fire," adding that he looks forward to performing the new material live. His son and drummer...