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Coronda, AR · 2015–present · active
Fulanno is a stoner/doom metal trio from Coronda, Santa Fe, Argentina, consisting of Fila Frutos on guitar and vocals, Mauro Carosela on bass, and Jose A on drums. The band built an international cult following through their albums "Velas Negras" (2018) and "Nadie Está a Salvo del Mal" (2020), and returned in 2025 with "Nosotros Somos el Fin del Mundo" via Interstellar Smoke Records.
Nova Venécia, BR · 2019–present · active
Genius of Sugarcane is a stoner/doom metal band from Nova Venécia, Espírito Santo, Brazil, built around the core of vocalist and guitarist Estevão Neri Massucatti, guitarist Luis Alfredo Santos, bassist Bruno Rodrigues, and drummer Rodrigo Gaspar Rodrigues. The band released their debut EP "Preludes from New Times" in November 2019, a three-track effort recorded at Audio Space Studio that draws on H.P. Lovecraft, spirituality, and nuclear themes across its doom-laden, psychedelic sound.
Santo André, BR · 2018–present · active
Giant Jellyfish is a stoner/doom metal band from Santo André, Brazil, formed in 2018, featuring Teka Almeida on vocals and keyboards, Rafa Almeida on guitar, Claudio HC Funari on bass, and Leandro De Villa on drums. The band released their self-titled debut in 2018, followed by the sophomore full-length "Dark Dharma" on February 22, 2022, recorded by Danilo Pozzani at Acustica Studios. Their heavy psych and fuzz-driven sound draws on Black Sabbath while incorporating occult and psychedelic themes.
Rio de Janeiro, BR · 2017–present · active
Gods & Punks is a stoner and doom metal band from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, formed by brothers Alexandre and Pedro Canhetti and blending heavy riffing with psychedelic and space rock elements. The band released the album "Death" in July 2024 through Electric Valley Records, a record inspired by vocalist Alexandre's near-death experience in 2021 and recorded across studios in Brazil and Paris.
Santa Catarina, BR · 2012–present · active
Gólgota is a stoner/doom metal band from Santa Catarina, Brazil, founded by guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Kauan Lourenço Branco to explore slow, fuzz-heavy, and psychedelic heavy music. The band released the album Skjebne in March 2025, continuing their exploration of dark, atmospheric doom with brooding riffs and layered instrumentation.
Bahia, BR · 2017–present · active
Huvala is a one-person stoner and sludge metal project from Bahia, Brazil, formed in 2017 under the sole hand of the musician known as Putrefactus, who handles all instruments, vocals, and mixing. The debut release Sirens of Souls (September 2017) consists of two lengthy, atmosphere-heavy tracks — "The Oathbreaker" (11 minutes) and "Sepulcher of the Bride" (9 minutes) — drawing from doom, atmospheric black metal, and sludge. The project's name is a stylized play on the geological term uvala, with the added H described by the artist as purely aesthetic.
Mendoza, AR · 2015–present · active
Kala Sumeriah is a stoner/groove metal band from Mendoza, Argentina, featuring vocalist Gus Banco Pravata, guitarist Edu Palladino, bassist Martin Fumarola, and drummer Alvaro Garcia Bensi. Their fourth studio album, Wormoboros, was released on April 27, 2022, produced by the band and recorded at The Arrival Studio.
São Paulo, BR · 2020–present · active
Kraftvøid is a São Paulo-based instrumental stoner/doom metal project founded by Gustavo Lima in March 2020. The project pursues a raw, organic approach to heavy music and released its self-titled debut album in January 2022, featuring tracks such as "I Am The Emptiness" and "Fire of a Thousand Suns." Operating without a Spotify presence, the project distributes its music independently through Bandcamp.
Rio de Janeiro, BR · 2019–present · active
Letters From is a stoner/sludge metal band from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, drawing on influences including Kyuss, Neurosis, Mastodon, and Tool. The band released their debut EP "Witch" in late 2013, establishing their heavy, riff-driven sound within the Brazilian underground heavy music scene.

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