Nitro, one of the most emblematic rock bands in the Northern Region of Brazil, opens a new chapter in its history with the release of “Seu Escravo” (Your Slave), a single arriving on music streaming platforms on December 5th via Marã Música. After a series of heavier tracks, the trio formed by Dênis Carvalho, Lucas Souza, and Rodrigo Erse (Rods) now presents a romantic rock ballad that marks an aesthetic and emotional turning point. Composed by Dênis as a visceral declaration to his partner, the song celebrates love, partnership, and emotional commitment—themes the band considers essential in this new phase. The release reinforces not only the group’s artistic maturity but also the strength that has consolidated Nitro as one of the most powerful and combative voices in contemporary rock produced in the North of the country.
“Seu Escravo” marks an emotional turning point in your most recent repertoire, following the release of three heavier tracks. What motivated this change in atmosphere, and why did this moment seem ideal to reveal a more romantic side of the band?
Every Nitro album has a moment of romantic ballads; it’s true that most of the songs are heavy, with themes about the system, but we always reserve a moment to talk about love as well.
The song originated as a declaration of love from Denis to his partner. How was it to transform such an intimate feeling into something public—and even collective—within a band? Was there any apprehension, or was it natural from the start?
Talking about love, as I said, is very natural for the band. I’m in love with my partner, and the guys in the band are also married. The music ends up representing the whole band; the feeling isn’t forced, you know? I have zero fear, and making it public breaks the ice with the fans! Rockers also love and give themselves body and soul to their other half.
The term “slave,” within the metaphor of the song, appears as total surrender to someone one loves. How do you perceive this male vulnerability in rock, a genre that has historically always valued a tough and invulnerable posture?
First of all, we believe in the song, despite the harsh stance of Rock, if we analyze it well there’s always a side of love songs. I know that in “Seu Escravo” (Your Slave) we went a little further, leaving our feelings at the feet of our beloved with the submission of a slave at her disposal. Being a woman’s slave is awesome! Being a man’s slave, never!
The band says that the music reflects what you’re experiencing. What does this moment in Nitro’s career—both personally and artistically—reveal about the trio’s maturity and evolution over the last two decades?
The life of a band that’s been together for so many years resembles a traditional marriage, except without sex, of course. The years in a band bring a lightness to how they manage their career, without much anxiety or the demands of a normal teenager; we find that everything gets easier with time.
You mention Roberto Carlos as a reference when talking about love and partnership. What other influences—both within and outside of rock—helped shape the emotional aesthetic of “Seu Escravo”?
Roberto Carlos, especially during his Jovem Guarda phase, was a staple in every home during our childhood and adolescence, influencing our parents’ romantic side. Other artists like Legião Urbana, Cazuza, Barão Vermelho, Rita Lee, Jota Quest, Queen, and the Beatles, among others, easily influenced our romantic side.
The idea of being a slave is also a provocation, prompting reflection from many people asking, “How can you be a slave to a woman?” Funny, you can’t be a slave to a woman?
After the re-release of Pés no Chão, featuring important names in Brazilian rock, you’re returning with a more intimate single. How has this recent collaborative experience impacted your sound and musical philosophy in this new phase?
“Pés no chão” was a very important album for our career, a moment when, together with the guests, we were certain that we are mature, with friends in the music industry validating our work, believing that we are on the right path in music, that we can tackle heavy sounds and romantic ballads. Everything’s alright.
The song is about recognition, partnership, and true love. What do you hope the audience will feel when they hear “Seu Escravo”? Is there a specific reaction you dream of seeing from your fans?
We hope that the public, especially men, will reflect on this moment, where violence against women is very high in our country, and that nothing justifies this brutality. Women are our partners, friends, and loved ones. We can love and be loved without violence. Calling someone a slave is simply a recognition of someone who is by your side at all times, an acknowledgment, a thank you for always being there. We hope for more respect for women.
With over 20 years of history and now embarking on a more emotional phase, how do you imagine the next chapter for Nitro? Can we expect more tracks in this affective vein, or will heavy rock continue to pulse in the band’s heart?
As we always say, we’re going to talk about feelings inherent to man: love, revolt, protest, and so on. These songs are part of an album that we’re going to release in 2026. We’ve already released 4 singles from an album with 12 tracks, featuring a lot of rock in all its forms.
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