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Arauco, CL · 2014–present · active
Grimtotem is a female-fronted pagan/folk metal band from Arauco, Bio-Bío, Chile whose music draws from the legends, myths, and history of the Mapuche and Chiloé cultures of southern Chile. Their discography includes the demo "Wengan" (2014), the album "Invunche" (2016) — which invokes the Mapuche mythological figure of the invunche as a metaphor for colonial violence — and two further albums, "Espíritu Del Bosque" (2021) and "El Golfo Y El Humedal Resisten" (2022).
Caxias do Sul, BR · 2006–present · on-hold
Mystic Shadows released their debut CDr ...Over Old Hills in 2004, an eight-track record drawing on paganism, Norse mythology, and epic black metal traditions with a lineup of Myth, Arntor, and Falcon. Tracks like Into the Mist and Pagan Memories showcase the band's atmospheric ambition and folk-leaning sensibility, blending keyboard-driven grandeur with raw black metal aggression.
Rio de Janeiro, BR · 2018–present · split-up
Operating under the pseudonym Lord Caronte, this Rio de Janeiro one-man project explored pagan metal built around themes of fantasy and mythology. The band left behind a demo, Forgotten Tunes, and contributed the track "Nameless Fairy Maiden" to the Stimmen des Ideals compilation (2007) before eventually dissolving.
Comodoro Rivadavia, AR · 2015–present · active
Vargskraft is a black/pagan metal band from Comodoro Rivadavia, in the Chubut province of Patagonian Argentina, featuring a multi-member lineup including Velkan on vocals, VargVind on bass, DysterEnsomheit and Vinter on guitars, and Panzer on drums. The band released their debut EP "Aullidos de Libertad" on December 2, 2015, a three-track release with songs including "Estrategia Alfa" and "Fortaleza de Lobo."
Buenos Aires, AR · 2011–present · active
Vorgrum is a pagan and folk metal band from Buenos Aires, Argentina, active since 2011 and known for fantasy-rooted themes involving trolls, warriors, and ancient lore. They have built a substantial catalog including "The Awakening" (2011), "Last Domain" (2015), "Party in the Deep" (2018), "Nature Emerge" (2022), and "Summit of Dreams" (2024), with core members recording under the monikers Kryz, Folter, and Olek.
Aracaju, BR · 2012–present · active
Wild Hunt is a pagan metal band from Aracaju, Sergipe founded by vocalist and guitarist Fábio Laporte, drawing their lyrical themes from Brazilian mythology and indigenous culture. The band released their debut EP "Awakening of the Wild Spirits" in 2018, followed by the single "Hy Breasail" in 2021, which blended pagan and folk metal with a conceptual approach to Brazilian history. Their track "Savage Rebel" was also featured on the Roadie Metal Vol. 14 compilation in 2020.

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