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Rio de Janeiro, BR · 2021–present · split-up
Demonthor is a black/thrash metal band from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The band released "A Night for the Demon" in 1999 and is listed as split-up on the Metal Archives, representing one of the underground black/thrash outfits that emerged from Rio de Janeiro's extreme metal scene.
Guayaquil, EC · active
Desecration of Christ was a black/death metal band from Guayaquil, Ecuador, active from 2020 until their split-up. Rooted in themes of anti-Christianity, blasphemy, and war, the band released a demo in 2021 and their full-length Rape of God's Flock in 2022, followed by a split in 2023.
Fortaleza, BR · 2024–present · active
Destruidor is a black/speed/thrash metal one-man project based in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, led by the musician known as Victor Skullcrusher. Drawing heavy influence from first-wave black metal acts like Hellhammer, Venom, Bathory, Celtic Frost, and Sodom, the project has released several recordings including "Lord of Darkness" (2024), "Raising Hell," and "Torment From Hell."
Araripina, BR · 2021–present · active
Diabolical Evil is a one-man black/speed metal project from Araripina, in the northeastern Brazilian state of Pernambuco, operating under the sole membership of Rodrigo Infërnäl Ridër. Launched in late 2020, the project draws on old-school influences including Sarcófago, early Bathory, Slayer, and Mercyful Fate, blending first-wave black metal with thrash and speed metal aggression. The band released the "Cursed by Blood" 7-inch in 2022 through Vicious Witch Records, earning coverage from Decibel Magazine.
Vitória, BR · 2013–present · active
Discrëntë is an extreme metal band from Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, active since 2013, blending black metal, death metal, crust punk, and D-Beat into a raw and aggressive sound driven by anarchic social lyrics. The band recorded their self-titled EP between 2015 and 2016 at Studio da Gruta, with mastering by Alex Ferreira, releasing it in 2018. Their music draws on influences including Sarcófago and Brazilian extreme metal traditions alongside international crust and noise acts.
Pelotas, BR · 2007–present · split-up
Dissector is a black/death metal band from Pelotas, in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, formed in 2007. The band is registered on Encyclopaedia Metallum among several acts sharing the name from different countries, representing the extreme metal underground of southern Brazil. They have released material on Bandcamp before splitting up.
Salta, AR · 2017–? · disbanded
Ecliptic Sunset is a black/death metal band from Salta, Argentina, founded in 1998 by guitarist and vocalist Alejandro Medina, who wrote and arranged all music on their releases. The band released three studio albums: '...From These Dried Lands' (2003), 'Of Torment and Grief' (2005), and 'Sinister Temperance' (2015), before splitting up in 2022.
Quito, EC · active
Equidnos is a Black/Doom Metal band from Quito, Ecuador rooted in occultist themes. The project released its debut full-length, "Una larga noche de nekromancia 'Kuddesiell Konsinnatio Korporis'", in 2019 through Wolfgang Records, followed by the EP "Instrumentos para medir el viento" in 2021.
Nova Friburgo, BR · 2024–present · active
Falecido Morte Lenta is a black/death metal band from Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, formed in 2024. The band explores themes of terror, nihilism, and evil, releasing the album Possessed by Suffering as their debut statement. Operating as an independent underground act, they contribute to the growing extreme metal movement in the Rio de Janeiro state interior.

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