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Mar del Plata, AR · 2013–present · unknown
Architeuthis Dux is a death-grind band from Mar del Plata, Argentina, featuring Chela on vocals, Blass on guitar, Pitu on bass, and Joaco on drums. The band has built an extensive catalog of recordings, including releases such as "Apotheosis of the Guillotine", "Acropolis", "Hecatomb", and a split with Indonesian band Jeritan. Named after the scientific designation for the giant squid, they are one of the most prolific acts in the Argentine extreme metal underground.
São Paulo, BR · 2001–? · disbanded
Are You God? was a brutal death metal and grindcore band from São Paulo, Brazil, active from 2001 until their split-up. They released their 2001 debut demo as a handmade CD-R on recycled paper, distributing over a thousand copies for free — a gesture rooted in the DIY ethos of the São Paulo underground. Their discography includes the 2006 album Miranda (released via Travolta Discos and 2+2=5 Records) and a 2008 split with German grindcore act Japanische Kampfhörspiele.
Valparaíso, CL · 2018–present · active
Ascoculto is a death metal and grindcore band from Viña del Mar, Chile, who recorded and released their debut album "El Comegente" in 2007 on Niño Abuelo Records, tracked at Estudios Cero DB. They subsequently appeared on the 2009 split "Brutal Anal Devastation" alongside Chilean acts Visceral, Vomitos y Reflujos, and Triquinosis.
Vila Velha, BR · 2005–present · active
Ass Flavour is a death/grindcore band from Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, active since 2005 and known for gore-drenched splatter-death metal in the tradition of Carcass, Pungent Stench, and Cannibal Corpse. Their 2015 album Dirty Procedure showcases ultra-fast drumming and multi-timbred growling vocals alongside pathological themes, and members have since branched into related projects including the death/black metal act Impugnant.
Aracaju, BR · 2021–present · active
Aüscülta is a death metal and grindcore band from Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil, formed in 2021 and part of a small but tenacious extreme metal scene in Brazil's northeastern interior. Their name — a stylized rendering of the Portuguese/Latin word meaning "listen" — signals an abrasive, confrontational approach to brutality, combining death metal's heaviness with grindcore's short-burst intensity.
São Paulo, BR · 2024–present · active
Bad Resilience is a grindcore and noisecore project from São Paulo, Brazil, founded in mid-2024 by musician Rodrigo Chenta. The project fuses diminutive riffs with raw blast-beat grind, drawing lyrical themes from Christian theology — including kenosis, ordinances, and martyrdom — with lyrics in both English and Spanish. Their debut album Mutilated Head (2024) arrived alongside the single Stoning, establishing a deliberately brutal and theologically charged identity.
São Paulo, BR · 2011–present · active
Badtrip Surfdeath is an instrumental power trio from São Paulo, Brazil, active since 2008 and coined the term 'surfdeath' to describe their collision of hardcore, grind blasts, black metal riffs, and psychedelic textures. The trio of Rodrigo Chã (guitar), Manéu Junqueira (bass), and Marcus Dentão (drums) released their self-titled debut in 2011 followed by Badtrip Surfdeath II in 2013, both recorded in São Paulo. Their entirely wordless approach lets the genre-blurring density of the music speak for itself.
Belém, BR · 2019–present · active
Baixo Calão is a grindcore band from Belém, Pará, operating out of the Amazon region and representing one of the more distinctive voices in Brazil's northern underground extreme metal scene. Their sound is rooted in old-school grindcore — relentless blasts, caustic riffs — with lyrical themes targeting anti-religion, social decay, and political corruption. The band gained notable exposure through the European underground circuit, including a performance at the Obscene Extreme Festival in the Czech Republic.
São Paulo, BR · 2008–present · active
Banni Conflict is a grindcore band from São Paulo that has been grinding since the mid-2000s with a discography spanning demos, splits, and EPs. Their 2015 EP "Cidadão Comun" is among their more notable releases, and the band appeared on international grindcore compilations including a 2014 tribute to Belgian grind legends Agathocles. The current lineup of Jander (vocals), Paulo PH (guitar), Fábio (bass), and Will (drums) continues to carry the São Paulo grind tradition.

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