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Olinda, BR · 2010–present · split-up
Bethesda was a Christian power metal band from Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil, formed in 2010 and later split up. The band is listed on Metal Archives with Christian lyrical themes typical of the Brazilian Christian metal underground. Their music operated within the melodic and epic conventions of the power metal genre.
Salvador, BR · 2020–present · active
Blessed in Fire is a power metal band from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, active since the early 2000s and independent. The band is part of the Brazilian power metal scene rooted in Salvador, with early releases including a rehearsal recording titled "Dead & Alive" (2003), and continues to be active in the regional metal community.
Santiago, CL · 2021–present · active
Bravelord is the solo power metal project of Chilean musician Rodrigo Bravo, launched in 2021 with the debut single The Power From The End Of The World, produced by Nicolás Arce at AST Studios. The debut full-length album of the same name was released in November 2025 through AST Music, a conceptual record built around an environmental allegory featuring guest vocals from Caterina Nix of Chaos Magic and Paulo Domic, drawing from the classic late-1990s power metal sound.
Franca, BR · 2012–present · active
Brotherhood is a power metal band from Franca, São Paulo, Brazil, formed around 2010–2012 from the ashes of a prior band called Savior. Drawing influence from Blind Guardian, Savatage, and Metallica, the band released their debut album "Where the Gods Collide" (2011) as an independent release and went on to open for Blind Guardian in São Paulo. Their energetic, melodic approach has made them a notable act in the Brazilian power metal underground.
Recife, BR · 2009–present · active
Caravellus is a progressive/power metal band from Recife, Brazil, founded around 2002 by guitarist Glauber Oliveira as a studio project blending heavy metal with Brazilian folk influences such as maracatu, frevo, and ciranda. The band released their debut album "Lighthouse and Shed" in 2007 and followed with "Knowledge Machine" in 2010, distributed across Brazil, North America, Europe, South Korea, and Japan. Their 2022 album "Inter Mundos" features drummer John Macaluso (Ark, Yngwie Malmsteen) and draws on progressive metal influences in the vein of Dream Theater, Symphony X, and fellow Brazilians Angra.
Paraguaçu Paulista, BR · 2020–present · active
Castellica is a heavy/power metal band from Paraguaçu Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil, originally founded in 2011 by vocalist Thiago Colavite and guitarists Danilo and Lucas Colavite. Drawing influence from Iron Maiden, Helloween, and Blind Guardian, the band blends classic heavy and power metal with prog metal elements, built around epic riffs, technical solos, and themes of medieval fantasy and human experience. They released their debut full-length album, Moment of Glory, on February 5, 2021, and have performed alongside acts such as Sepultura at the Rock Rio Pardo festival.
BR · 2011–present · active
Castlevania is a Brazilian power metal band formed in 2004, featuring Gabriel on guitar and bass, Julia on vocals and keyboards, Rayana on guitar, and César on vocals. The band draws heavy thematic inspiration from dark fantasy and the Castlevania video game series, and released their debut demo Castle of Power in 2006, which included a cover of the iconic track "Bloody Tears" from Castlevania II. Their music has been described as epic, free-flowing power/speed metal with fluid and dynamic songwriting.
Buenos Aires, AR · 2009–present · active
Ceasefire is a power metal band from Buenos Aires, Argentina, whose lineup features vocalist Horacio Alippi, guitarist César Delgado, bassist Andreas Alippi, keyboardist Daniel Tkach, and drummer Pablo Nardelli. The band has been active in Buenos Aires' metal scene since the early 2000s, releasing a demo in 2005 and continuing to develop their melodic, keyboard-driven power metal sound over the following years. Their blend of soaring vocals and dynamic arrangements places them firmly within the Latin American power metal tradition.
São Paulo, BR · 1991–present · active
Confessori is a progressive and power metal band from São Paulo, Brazil, listed on the Encyclopaedia Metallum and active in the city's long-established metal scene. The band plays in the melodic progressive metal tradition that São Paulo has been known for through acts like Angra and Shaman.

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