Thankfully, Nova Twins are thriving under that weight. 'Parasites & Butterflies' is a blistering, boisterous barrage that cements them as one of the most innovative and confident names in the game.

Sharpening the arena-rock chaos of 'Supernova' into a nu-metal-noise-punk-rap-rock hybrid, the record explores the pressures of modern life, both universal and uniquely Nova, with tracks built from anxiety dreams, battle cries and everything in between. It's the sound of two women hardened by life on the road and fully evolved into their final form.

Releasing the first single 'Monsters' all the way back in January, the Essex duo gave fans an early taste of what was to come. A soaring chorus crashes headfirst into heavy distortion, throbbing bass and thunderous drums - a sonic portrait of the mental pressure they were putting on themselves during this brilliant yet breaking new chapter.

The album was born out of chaos - specifically, the hectic aftermath of a world tour. After selling out shows across the globe and opening for some of the biggest names in music, they returned home to regroup. It was a welcome reset, but one that came with its own hurdles.

Georgia nods. "I think at first we were feeling the pressure. There’s always going to be expectation and outside voices, but we’re quite good at shutting that out and focusing on making something we love. But we put so much pressure on ourselves that actually it was my mind that became my biggest demon."

Nova Twins have never been afraid to wear their hearts on their sleeves, and that honesty remains front and centre. Tracks like 'Piranha' hum with tension and expectation, while 'Parallel Universe' explores the disconnection of a society glued to DMs and dating apps. 'N.O.V.A' is a call to arms for self-belief, while 'Drip' feels like it’s delivered with a sly grin - the sound of a band comfortably claiming their space in the spotlight.

There’s no grand plan - just raw emotion. "The album was definitely very healing for us," Georgia says. "It’s very honest. Whatever we wrote that day was rooted in where we were at that moment. We didn’t pre-plan it. If we needed a pick-me-up, we wrote 'N.O.V.A' or 'Soprano'. We didn’t force anything."

Sonically, things were equally fluid, though this time they wrote with the live show in mind. Having conquered massive rooms filled with crowds ready to mosh at the drop of a bassline, they channelled that energy into an album that builds up, breaks down, and refuses to stay in one genre for more than a moment.

That mindset was reignited in Vermont, during a marathon recording session that included opening for Foo Fighters. "That was our first gig in six months, which for us is ages!" Amy laughs. "It gave us the energy, the electricity that we needed when we were back in the studio."

That same electricity is all over 'Parasites & Butterflies'. And while the soundscape is dense and glitchy, it’s far from safe.

They might be working with heavyweight producers like Richard Costley now, but the heart of Nova Twins remains unchanged. From their first release as BRAATS back in 2014 to the behemoth they are today, the band still runs on the same fuel: the fierce bond between Amy and Georgia.

Their place at the top of the nu-metal ladder isn’t just a personal win - it signals a bigger shift. Gone are the tired old tropes. In their place, new voices, new perspectives, and a scene more diverse than ever. Just ask anyone who saw their recent set at Vans Warped Tour.

When we speak, the band are crammed into their tour van en route to Boomtown Fair - a far cry from the rock and metal fests where they cut their teeth. It’s yet another example of Nova Twins refusing to be boxed in.

It’s a week after Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral - a fitting time to reflect on how the best music often comes from working-class kids with the guts to scrap their way to the top.

"You can’t have those massive shows without grassroots venues, without the people working mixing desks or sorting lights in tiny rooms," Amy points out. "It’s an ecosystem and small shows are the foundation of the industry. You have to feed it all instead of funnelling all of the money into one or two popstars." Georgia nods: "You have to protect the grassroots, or God knows where we’ll be. It’ll all be AI shit." She audibly baulks at the idea of Nova Twins: Voyage - so no holograms just yet.

Instead, their future is very much flesh and blood. A run of UK and European shows is about to put them back where they belong: in front of a crowd. "It drives us crazy not gigging - maybe that’s unhealthy, but fuck it! We love it!" Amy grins. At that moment, their van reverses into something, which seems like the perfect time to wrap things up. So what’s keeping Nova Twins moving forward?

Amy agrees. "I hope people feel inspired by the world we’ve created, that they see themselves in us and that they realise women are allowed to rock out! The real world feels so chaotic and uncertain that we need music that brings us together. Our shows are going to be that place - where people can be silly, mosh, make friends, and not worry about anything else. This whole thing is so much bigger than the two of us."

Spreading their wings and taking to the skies, Nova Twins are proving there’s no stage too big, no idea too wild, and no ceiling they can’t smash through. Queens of the Scene? You’d better believe it.