Prika Amaral (Nervosa) & Guernica Mancini (The Gems) Interview – New Music, Metal Scene & Touring

Prika Amaral (Nervosa) & Guernica Mancini (The Gems) Interview – New Music, Metal Scene & Touring

Author: Scott Penfold | Loaded Radio | Heavy Metal & Hard Rock News March 9, 2026 Duration: 46:36

In this episode of the Loaded Radio Podcast, Scott Penfold sits down for a heavy metal interview with Prika Amaral of Nervosa and Guernica Mancini of The Gems.

This week's Loaded Radio Podcast is a Women In Metal special featuring two powerful artists shaping modern heavy music. Nervosa founder Prika Amaral joins the show to talk about the band's upcoming thrash assault Slave Machine, while Guernica Mancini of The Gems dives into the band's second album Year Of The Snake.

Two interviews, two bands, and one episode celebrating women bringing serious fire to the metal world.


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