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Santos, BR · 2015–present · active
Dark Witch is a power metal band from Santos, São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 1999 and influenced by classic heavy metal acts such as Blind Guardian, Grave Digger, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest. The band released their debut album "The Circle of Blood" in 2015, a 12-track record co-released digitally by Heart of Steel Records and physically by Arthorium Records, that includes a cover of Brazilian heavy metal band Harppia. Their music addresses themes of occultism, mythology, and history.
São Paulo, BR · 2014–present · active
Darkest is a thrash/death metal band from São Paulo, Brazil, formed in 2014 and active as an independent act. The band is catalogued in the Encyclopaedia Metallum and maintains a presence on ReverbNation and Bandcamp under the handle "darkestera."
São Paulo, BR · 2016–present · active
Darkest Æmber is a doom/death metal band from São Paulo, Brazil, originally formed in 2010 before going on hiatus in 2016 when founding member Fernando Melo relocated to Germany. The band was reactivated in 2023 as a studio project after Melo reunited with the core lineup, continuing to explore themes of death, existence, and depression through their slow, heavy sound.
Ananindeua, BR · 2022–present · active
Darkhammer is a black/thrash metal band from Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil, formed in 2022 with a sound rooted in hatred, destruction, and anti-Christian themes. The trio — featuring Lucas Jhones on guitars and vocals, L. Blanco on bass, and Vitor Hugo on drums — released their debut album “Possessed by Death” in November 2022, which includes a cover of Mayhem’s “Freezing Moon” alongside six original tracks recorded at Fabrika Studios.
Medellin, CO · active
Darkkill is a thrash metal band from Medellín, Colombia, active since 2010. Trading in themes of death, war, and metal, they released the demo "The Savage Rites of Death" in 2013.
Marataizes. Espirito Santo, BR · 2011–present · active
Darkness Creature is a black metal band from Marataízes, Espírito Santo, Brazil, formed in 2011 by members known as Mortiph (guitars/vocals), Morgan (bass), and Azgoth (drums). The band released the album “Império do Mal” in 2017 through Irmandade Hermética do Ódio and Culto Tirânico Records, a seven-track record steeped in occult and anti-Christian imagery.
CO · active
Darkorion is a melodic death/heavy metal band from Bogotá, Colombia, formed in 2007. Exploring themes of introspection, the cosmos, and Lovecraftian mythology, the band released a self-titled demo in 2021 as an independent act.
Cinco Saltos / Cte. Cordero, AR · 2015–present · active
Darkshine is a thrash metal band from Cinco Saltos, Patagonia, Argentina, formed by veterans of the local scene including vocalist Mariano Bravo, bassist German Dergo, guitarists Ezequiel and Otty Crespo, and drummer Miguel Angel Castro. The band released the EP "Infección de Mentes," drawing influence from classic thrash acts such as Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Sepultura.
Presidente Prudente, BR · disbanded
Darkway was a death/thrash metal band from Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil, formed in 2004 and later split up. The band explored themes of religious hypocrisy, politics, and the macabre, and released the EP “Court of Iron” in January 2015 through the Digital Yourself label.

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