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Bento Gonçalves, BR · 2018–present · active
Evilcult is a speed/black/thrash metal band from Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, founded in 2016 by vocalist and guitarist Lucas "From Hell" with drummer Mateus "Blasphemer" Scussel. Drawing on first-wave black metal and Teutonic thrash influences such as Venom, Bathory, and Destruction, they released the EP "Evil Forces Command" in 2018 followed by their debut full-length "At the Darkest Night" in 2020, which was released internationally on Awakening Records (China) and Diabolic Might Records (Germany).
San Carlos de Bariloche, AR · 2018–present · active
Evoker is a black metal band from San Carlos de Bariloche in Patagonia, Argentina, formed in 2018. Their debut full-length, Snake of the End, was recorded at Lucas Bunker in Bariloche in 2020 and co-released with Metal Squad Records in October 2021. The band draws on the raw, cold atmosphere of Argentina's Patagonian south.
Minas Gerais, BR · 2024–present · active
Evokthum is a bestial war black metal project from Minas Gerais, Brazil, founded in 2024 by the duo Evokator of Storms and Tyrannic Arsenal of War. The band released their debut demo "Majesty Blood Vomiter" in December 2024, followed by their first full-length "Unholy Mass Eradication" in 2025, delivering a raw and aggressive sound in the tradition of war metal acts like Black Witchery and Proclamation.
Suzano, BR · 1999–present · active
Excisio is a black doom metal band from Suzano, São Paulo, Brazil, formed in 1999 by Ricardo Santos, whose compositions draw inspiration from the fantasy and horror literature of Tolkien, Lovecraft, and Poe. The band self-released the demo "Dark Chamber Symphonies" in 1999 and the demo "Lost Kingdoms" in 2001, later issuing a split with LALSSU titled "Like Ashes Carried by the Wind" in 2021.
Formosa, BR · 2023–present · active
Execrado is a black/death metal band from Formosa, Goiás, formed in late 2022 by Danilo Rocha (bass and vocals), Artur Tupinambá (guitar), and Vitão (drums), dedicated to old school death metal with lyrics written in Portuguese and influences from Brazilian heavy metal of the 1980s. The band released their debut EP "Registros do Além" in June 2023, a six-track recording produced at Manga Studio in Brasília.
São Paulo, BR · 2023–? · disbanded
Existência Desperdiçada is a solo melancholic black metal project from São Paulo, Brazil, with all instruments and vocals handled by Apático. The project released at least two albums, Lamúria e Trauma and Suspiros de Quem Não Aguenta Mais Viver, exploring themes of despair and emotional collapse.
La Falda, AR · 2018–present · active
Extipicium is a one-man black metal project from La Falda, in the Sierras de Córdoba, created and handled entirely by Bacilo the Koch, who plays guitars, bass, and handles all vocals and production. The project's debut album, Through Ancient Rites to the Finest Architecture of Extinction, was released in November 2020 and features guest vocal contributions from Javier Blasfemor across most of its ten tracks. A second album, III: PULVIS.CINIS.NIHIL, followed in January 2022, with all releases self-managed under a DIY ethos.
San Pedro de la Paz, CL · 2022–? · disbanded
Faithless Yell was a black metal band from San Pedro de la Paz, Chile, active briefly from 2022 before splitting up. The band released two recordings during their existence: Promo Rehearsal MMXXII and a live document titled Live Possession.
Rio De Janeiro, BR · 2021–present · active
Fallen Gabriel is an atmospheric black metal solo project from Rio de Janeiro, founded in 2021 by the musician known as Dominus Gargoyle, who crafts immersive soundscapes exploring themes of melancholy and darkness. The project released The Benevolence of Death in 2021 and followed it with From the Heavens I Fell in 2022, the latter issued on cassette by Rotting Sun Records in 2023. Fallen Gabriel has been highlighted by Phase B Records as one of the notable black metal voices emerging from the Rio de Janeiro underground.

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