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Santiago, CL · 2021–present · active
Big Bastards are a Santiago groove and D-beat metal band who released their self-titled five-track debut in September 2021. The record is a raw and direct statement of political and social rebellion, with tracks like "Hijos del fuego" and "Muere por tu lider" driving home its confrontational edge.
Tacuarembó, UY · active
Bisonte is a stoner/doom/sludge metal band from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, formed in 2019 by Paulina and Mario as a vehicle for heavy, spiritually charged music. The band released their debut EP, The Beholder, in 2021, and followed it with their first full-length, Mother Tempest, in February 2025, which includes a cover of The Melvins' With Teeth. Their music draws on the slow, crushing traditions of doom and sludge metal with an introspective lyrical focus.
São Paulo, BR · 2014–present · active
Black Laguna is a Southern/Groove Metal band from São Paulo, Brazil, formed around 2013–2014. Drawing heavily from Pantera, Down, and Black Label Society, the trio brings a Brazilian take on the heavy, riff-driven sound that originated in the American South. Their self-titled debut EP was reviewed by the Brazilian metal press as a promising, well-produced first step in the style often called “metal cerveja.”
Lages, BR · 2010–? · disbanded
Blood Eyes was a heavy and groove metal band from Lages, Santa Catarina, Brazil, active from 2010 until their split-up. The band operated as an independent act within the southern Brazilian underground metal scene, blending the rhythmic aggression of groove metal with traditional heavy metal influences.
São Gonçalo, BR · 2014–present · active
Bogotah is a groove metal band from São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, formed in 2014. The band blends heavy rock and metal with grooved riffs and fast passages, drawing comparisons to the southern groove metal sound. They released an EP in 2014 and subsequently put out two full-length albums, including 'Um Brinde Ao Fim do Mundo' promoted during a 2017 tour, and remain active on the Rio de Janeiro live circuit.
Serra, BR · 2012–present · active
Broken & Burnt is a groove metal band from Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil, active since 2011. Describing their sound as "heavily distorted music" with influences spanning groove, stoner, thrash, doom, and sludge metal, the band has released several albums including "Let the Burning Begin" (2012), "Stolen" (2013), "It Comes to Life" (2016), and "Another Round" (2019). They are an independent act with a self-described philosophy built on raw energy and aggression.
Recife, BR · 2016–present · active
Béllica is a groove metal band from Recife, Brazil, formed in July 2016. Drawing clear influence from Pantera, Lamb of God, Machine Head, Sepultura, and Soulfly, the band crafts a heavy, aggressive sound rooted in the tradition of groove and modern metal. Their music is shaped by themes of a world in constant conflict, and they self-release material through their Bandcamp page.

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