Lothlöryen is a melodic power/folk metal band originating from Machado, Minas Gerais, Brazil, formed in 2002–2003 and later based in Poços de Caldas. Named in homage to J.R.R. Tolkien's elven forest, the band has built a reputation as one of Brazil's leading folk metal acts, releasing albums such as Of Bards and Madmen (2005), Raving Souls Society (2012), and Principles of a Past Tomorrow (2015), and touring across more than eight countries. In 2025 they released …of Bards and Madmen [reimagined], revisiting their debut.

Prelludium blended melodic power metal with progressive structures in the tradition of the classic European scene, previously operating under the name Sygnus before regrouping around 2006. The band released Awakening - The Unplugged Sessions in 2012, an intimate acoustic set that highlighted their songwriting craft before the group eventually dissolved.

Instrumental guitar project from Recife led by Roberto Torao, who also co-founded the Recife power metal band Silent Moon in 2002 alongside keyboardist Rodolfo Matsumoto. The debut album A Estrada, a 13-track instrumental record spanning metal, progressive rock, and fusion, was self-released on September 15, 2009, with Raniere Falcão on bass and Ebel Perrelli on drums.