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Age of Artemis is a progressive power metal band from Brasília, Brazil, widely regarded as one of the finest acts in the Brazilian power metal scene. Their debut album "Overcoming Limits" (2011) was produced by Edu Falaschi of Angra, and their third full-length "Monomyth" (2019) secured international distribution in Japan through King Records, cementing their reputation. The band performed at Rock in Rio's 30th anniversary edition in 2015 and have built a catalog distinguished by melodic sophistication and ambitious compositional scope.
Alchimist is a progressive power metal band from São Luís, Maranhão, originally founded in 2014 with roots in classic acts like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest before developing an aggressive, technical sound drawing from Symphony X, Dream Theater, and Angra. The band released their debut EP "The Wisher" in 2016, featuring five tracks including the single "Beyond Darkness," and went on to perform at local shows in Maranhão's growing metal scene.
Allos is a progressive power metal band from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, blending the speed and harmony of power metal with sophisticated prog technique and symphonic elements. Their 2024 album 'Strong Delusion' features guest appearances from Christian Liljegren of Swedish veterans Narnia and Rob Rock of Impellitteri, and was mixed by Thomas 'Plec' Johansson, signaling the band's growing international reach.
Ancaria is a progressive power metal project formed in 2012 by vocalist and keyboardist Ignacio Remis and guitarist Guillermo Olondriz in Argentina. The duo writes Spanish-language metal with sweeping arrangements, and their discography includes the 2022 album Mi Propio Destino and the 2024 full-length Contra el Viento. Both members handle composition duties jointly, with Remis also managing programming and production.
Art of Khaos was a progressive power metal band from Brasília, Distrito Federal, active until around 2020. Their 2018 album Monster Inside drew comparisons to Symphony X and Lamb of God, blending technical guitar work and heavy riffing with the melodic songwriting of progressive power metal.
Auro Control is a progressive power metal band from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil whose debut album "The Harp" (2024, Rockshots Records) fuses melodic power metal with progressive depth and Bahian percussion. Produced by Thiago Bianchi (Noturnall, ex-Shaman) and featuring guest appearances from Jeff Scott Soto, Aquiles Priester (W.A.S.P., ex-Angra), and Felipe Andreoli (Angra), the record announced the quintet as one of Brazil's most ambitious new acts in the genre.
Auvernia is a progressive power metal band from Buenos Aires, Argentina, built around vocalist and guitarist Fernando H. Varela alongside drummer Juan P. Verni and bassist Guido Quaranta. The band released their debut full-length Towards Eternity in 2008 on Galileo Records, a nine-track album blending soaring melodic vocals, double-bass drumming, and symphonic keyboards with cover versions of X Japan's "Blue Blood" and Queen's "The Show Must Go On" as bonus tracks.
Drahktar is a progressive power metal band from Porto Alegre, Brazil, formed in 2017. The band released their debut album Across the Wasteland in May 2021, an 11-track record featuring vocalist Lucas Vidal, guitarists Leonardo and Luis Fernando Moura, bassist Ângela Lopes, and drummer Fabiano Lopes.
Hangar is a progressive power metal band from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, originally formed in 1997 by drummer Aquiles Priester, who later became known for his work with Angra. The band released six studio albums, including Last Time (1999), Inside Your Soul (2001), and The Reason of Your Conviction (2007), building a dedicated following in the Brazilian metal scene. Keyboardist Fábio Laguna joined in 2002 and became a core compositional force, and the band reunited in 2025 after an extended hiatus.
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