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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.
Ambato, EC · active
Cafeterasub is a Death/Thrash/Groove Metal band from Ambato, Ecuador, with roots stretching back to 1994. Originally founded as a death metal act called Damaged Skull, the band evolved through numerous lineup changes and genre influences to forge a distinct style of their own, releasing full-lengths including Deidades desenmascaradas (2004), Espíritu virus (2007), and the EP Ojos de un dios en celo (2020). They are one of the longer-running metal acts to emerge from Ecuador's central highland region.
Ituzaingo, AR · 2016–present · active
Calvario is a groove metal and metalcore band from Ituzaingo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, active since 2016. The band self-released their debut self-titled album through their Bandcamp page, establishing a heavy, riff-driven sound that sits between the rhythmic punch of groove metal and the aggressive structures of metalcore. They remain an active presence in the Buenos Aires underground metal circuit.
Cuenca, EC · active
Carne de Cañón is a Heavy/Groove Metal band from Cuenca, Ecuador, active since 1999. The band released their self-titled full-length in 2018, a 13-track collection that draws together the best of their catalog and showcases a groove-driven sound firmly rooted in the metal tradition of Ecuador's southern sierra. They continue to operate independently out of Cuenca.
Corrientes, AR · 2018–present · split-up
Cerebral Insane was a death/groove metal band from Corrientes, Argentina, formed in May 2017 with a lineup of five members including vocalists Cesar Meza and Esteban Vargas, guitarist Leandro Juarez, bassist Juanma Postigo, and drummer Bruno Sosa. The band released their debut EP "Esquizofrenica" in 2018, featuring tracks "Eutanasia" and "Rompecabeza," and also appeared on the Argentine metal compilation "Voz Eterna" that same year. They have since split up.
Santa Catarina, BR · 2017–present · active
Choque is a thrash/groove metal band from Santa Catarina, Brazil, formed in 2017. The band is active in the underground Brazilian metal scene and releases music independently through Bandcamp.

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