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Rio Grande, BR · 2013–present · active
In Absenthia is a melodic gothic/doom metal band from Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, formed in 2013. Comprising Bruno Braga (guitars/vocals), Gelisson Amaral (keyboards), William Farias (bass), and Erlon Gutterres (drums/vocals), the band released their debut full-length Thou Shalt Not Forgive Fate in March 2020 through Eclipsys Lunarys Productions. Their sound draws on the melancholic atmosphere of European gothic doom while incorporating South American sensibilities.
Piracicaba, BR · 2022–present · active
Infortuno is a death/doom and hardcore band from Piracicaba, São Paulo, formed in 2022, featuring vocalist Bruno Lucas, guitarist Rodrigo Santos, bassist Bruno Reina, and drummer Bruno Lanza. The band released their debut EP, Decadent Vindication, in January 2023, a five-track record blending sludgy riffs and doomy breakdowns with NYHC-influenced drum grooves. They followed it in 2024 with Covenant of Dissent, a split release with Counterraid.
Teresina, BR · 2019–present · active
Insanitears is a doom/black metal band from Teresina, Piauí, Brazil, active since around 2019. The band explores themes of death, judgment, witchcraft, and the occult within a dark, slow-burning sound rooted in the Brazilian underground metal scene.
Concepción, CL · 2016–present · active
Insomnio is a solo project founded in 2016 in Concepción, Chile by Francisco Acuña Inzunza, also known as the bassist of thrash/speed metal band Crushing Brain. The project blends neofolk, doom, and black metal with themes of melancholy, desolation, nature, and mortality, and has released a prolific run of albums since 2020 including Anónimo (2020), Canto a la desolación (2021), Umbrío (2022), and Danza silenciosa de su muerte (2023).
Rio de Janeiro, BR · 2021–present · active
Introspective Existence is a doom metal duo from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, formed by Dark Doom (vocals) and Desolate (guitar and bass), drawing on 1990s influences to craft slow, introspective heavy music. The band released the single and 7" vinyl "Dying Poem," their debut physical release, establishing their presence in Brazil's underground doom scene.

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