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Buenos Aires, AR · 2001–present · active
Flauros is a melodic death metal band from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with roots dating to the early 2000s. The band released a split with fellow Argentine act Devilry — with the Flauros side recorded in June 2000 — and later issued the limited 7" EP "Suicide," pressed to only 500 copies, with its two tracks titled "Side 6.8.1945" and "Side 9.8.1945."
Buenos Aires, AR · 2012–present · active
Frater is a melodic death metal and metalcore band from Buenos Aires, Argentina, whose discography spans over a decade including "Into the Light" (2012), "Pulso en Eclipse" (2017), and "Sangre y Viento" (2024). Core members Andrés Bori on guitar and vocals and Andrés Zadunaisky on bass have appeared across multiple releases, with Juan Orcajada joining on vocals for the 2024 album.
Sorocaba, BR · 2011–present · active
Hammathaz is a metalcore and melodic death metal band from Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil, active since 2011. The band released their debut full-length, The One, in 2020 — a nine-track album recorded at Estúdio Fusão in Cotia and produced by Thiago Bianchi (known for his work with Noturnall and Shaman) — following earlier releases including the EP Inner Walls. Drawing on influences from In Flames, Killswitch Engage, and Sepultura, the band blends technically driven riffing with melodic hooks across their independent catalog.
Teresina, BR · 2019–present · active
Headwolf is a melodic death metal band founded in Teresina, Piauí, with founding members including vocalist Marcelo Abreu, lead guitarist Adriano Theo, and drummer Alex Fernando. Their lyrics draw on Nordic culture and mythology, and the band released the EP The Lost Warriors as part of their mission to bring fresh approaches to Brazil's underground metal community.
Santos, BR · 2012–present · active
Hugin Munin is a melodic death metal band from Santos, São Paulo, Brazil, formed in the late 2000s under the original name Gungnir before adopting their current Norse mythology-themed name. The band released the EP "Ravens Empire" and the full-length album "Ten Thousand Spears for Ten Thousand Gods" (2011), the latter receiving a perfect score of 10/10 from Brazilian metal outlet Whiplash.com. They have performed as a support act for international acts including Krisiun, Korpiklaani, and Eluveitie, and released the EP "Mountainbreaker" as the first installment of a planned trilogy.
Santiago, CL · 2011–present · active
Human Behavior is a melodic death metal band from Santiago, Chile, featuring guitarists Rodrigo Cuello and Claudio Cárcamo, bassist Pablo Cáceres, drummer Sebastián García, and vocalist Alejandro Gómez. The band released the EP Human Life Decay in January 2018, followed by the full-length Suicide of Computing Madness in 2020, a concept album exploring the social impact of technological advancement recorded at Orange Studios.
Santiago, CL · 2008–present · active
In Cold Blood is a melodic death metal band from Santiago, Chile, founded by Leonardo Araya in 2008. The band operates independently and addresses themes including politics, social issues, and the environment through their melodic death metal framework.
Buenos Aires, AR · 2014–present · active
In Element is a melodic death metal band from Buenos Aires, Argentina, whose lineup has included vocalists Dane Tee and Santiago Cánepa and guitarist Emanuel Torres. Their fifth album, "Victory or Defeat", was released on October 30, 2022 through French label M&O Music and blends melodic death metal with electronic and trap-influenced production.
Ribeirão Preto, BR · 2020–present · active
Inanimalia is a melodic death metal band from Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, originally formed around 2016 by guitarist Rafael Cazuza alongside vocalist Alessandra Lodoli and bassist Thales Carosia. Their debut EP "A Message" introduced a sound rooted in straightforward death metal that evolved over time to incorporate elements of doom, groove, and progressive metal. The current lineup—also featuring guitarists Henrique Manreza and Marcelo Gratão alongside drummer Vagner Venâncio—pursues longer, more melodic compositions than the band's earlier material.

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