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Curitiba, BR · 2020–present · active
FerReus is a heavy and power metal band from Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, founded in 2020 by Lucas Shred (guitars, vocals, bass) and Fábio Fernandes (drums). Drawing on a wide spectrum of influences from Black Sabbath and Dio to Angra and Sepultura, the band debuted with a three-song EP in late 2020 as an independent digital release. Their subsequent single "Acheron" was well received across multiple metal blogs and review sites.
Aracaju, BR · 2014–present · active
Finitude is a heavy and power metal band from Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil, founded in August 2005, with a lineup of Marcelo Menezes on vocals, Luiz Gustavo and Ícaro Reis on guitars, Djalma Moreira on bass, and Arnaldo Jr on drums. The band released their debut demo Way of Wisdom in April 2006 and followed it with the promotional single Never See My Fall in 2008, before completing their first full-length, Dissensio Homines, Pt. 1, which appeared in 2013 on MS Metal Records. Their lyrical and conceptual focus is described as centered on the relationship between humanity and the natural world.
Mococa, BR · 2015–present · split-up
Firefrost was a heavy and power metal band from Mococa, São Paulo, Brazil, formed around 2010 and later split up. Drawing on power metal and folk influences, the band recorded tracks including "Eaters of the Dead," "The Lonely Traveller," and "Call of the Immortals," all collected on a self-titled demo slated for release in early 2012. The band released their music independently and maintained a presence on ReverbNation and Bandcamp during their active years.
Santiago, CL · 2004–present · active
Fireland is a melodic power metal band from Santiago/Viña del Mar, Chile, formed by guitarist and vocalist Rafael Castillo and drawing inspiration from the classic European power metal tradition of Helloween and Gamma Ray. The band released their debut album "God 'n' Evil" in 2010 and followed it with "The Time Traveler" in November 2015, recorded at Monosound Studios in Santiago.
Feira de Santana, BR · active
GaiaBeta is a heavy/power metal band from Feira de Santana, Bahia, formed in 2017 by vocalist Marcos Diantoni, with a lineup that also includes guitarists Lennon Kitaro and Fabio Mesquita, bassist Junior McGyver, and drummer Valter Filho. Twice recognized with national metal awards in Brazil, the band released their debut album "Gate of GaiaBeta" through the Greek label Pitch Black Records in May 2025, drawing comparisons to Iron Maiden, Hammerfall, and Helloween.
Recife, BR · 2013–present · active
Gandavo is a power metal band from Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, formed in 2013. The band debuted with the EP Paganus Saga, recorded at Black Chamber Studio in Recife in December 2013, followed by the album Circle of Fire in September 2016. Their output frequently draws on the history and culture of Pernambuco, as reflected in releases such as Heroínas de Tejucupapo (2020).
Virreyes, AR · 2020–present · active
Gargola is a heavy/power metal band from Virreyes, Buenos Aires, first active from 1995 with themes centred on social denouncement and political injustice. The band contributed the track "Battle Hymn" to the 2004 Argentine Manowar tribute Muerte al Falso Metal and "The Ripper" to the 2005 Judas Priest tribute A Tribute to the Priest.
Rosario, AR · 2015–present · active
Hammerlin is a power metal project from Rosario, Santa Fe, led by Marcos Cápula. The project's debut full-length, La Sombra de la Luna, was released in November 2022 as an independently produced home recording, comprising 11 tracks across 51 minutes of melodic heavy metal.
Brasília, BR · 2011–present · on-hold
Harllequin is a heavy and power metal band from Brasília, Brazil, that formed in 2005 and has gone through periods of activity and hiatus. The band released the full-length album Hellakin Riders in September 2012, a ten-track record recorded, mixed, and mastered at Broadband Studio in Brasília. Their work appeared on the compilation Brasil Metal Union 2005, establishing them as part of the Brazilian metal underground.

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