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Scargzlot is a Chilean black metal solo project founded in 2016 by the musician known as Verwelkt, who handles all instruments and vocals. The project released its debut demo, From the Darkest Abyss of Solitude, in 2018 followed by the Wolf's Atonement album in 2019, both distributed in ultra-limited physical editions through Corpse Torture Records. Themes across the recordings center on death, depression, and poetry.
Rio de Janeiro, BR · active
Progressive and power metal band from Rio de Janeiro, formed in 2004, featuring vocalist Caio "Kai" Alexandre, keyboardist Thales Guimarães, guitarist Daniel "Juca" do Valle, bassist Ivan Osorio, and drummer Eduardo. The band built a discography between 2016 and 2024 before releasing the 12-track full-length Genesis of the End in 2026.
BR · active
Brazilian solo project conceived and executed entirely by Alexandre Bischof, who composes, performs, and produces all material under the banner of black metal crossed with post-punk and occult rock. The self-titled debut album appeared on September 21, 2018, and was followed by Gemini (2019), A Shadowy Lesson (2021), and Crossroads (2022).
Aracaju, BR · active
Gothic and doom metal band from Aracaju, Sergipe, active since 1996 with a discography spanning over two decades. The band released Everything Will Die in 1998, Into the Mind's Labyrinth in 2004, and Tempus Fugit in 2018 through The MetalVox, and returned to activity after a hiatus that lasted from 2009 to 2015.
Rio de Janeiro, BR · active
All-female thrash metal band from Rio de Janeiro, founded in 2004 by guitarist Julia Pombo and bassist Cíntia Ventania. Vocalist Angélica Burns joined in 2007, and the band released the five-track demo Keep Thrashing! before recording their debut full-length Take the Risk in 2017 with a new vocalist credited as O Lenhador (The Lumberjack).
Salvador, BR · active
Black metal solo project based in Salvador, Bahia, operated by Lunatic, who also serves as drummer for Ad Baculum. The project released the full-length ...Knives, Candles and Darkness... to an 8/10 review in Roadie Crew, with all compositions, recording, mixing, and mastering handled by Lunatic alone, followed by the full-length Deep Vortex Beyond the Stars in 2025.
Juiz de Fora, BR · active
Technical death metal band from Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, originally founded in 2001 by guitarist/vocalist Silvio Machado and bassist Marcelo Ameal. The band disbanded after their last show in 2005 before reuniting with additional members Leo Schröder (guitar) and Felipe Veiga (drums) to finally record and release their debut demo Before the Beginning in 2023.
La Paz, BO · active
Scoria is a thrash metal and crossover band from La Paz, Bolivia, with roots stretching back to 1992, making them one of the longer-running acts in the country's metal underground. The band released a string of full-lengths across the 2000s and 2010s — including Anti-Bolivia (2000), Sol (2002), Resistencia (2004), and Inmortal (2018) — documenting over two decades of politically charged and socially critical Bolivian metal. Their 2021 live album Vive captures the band's enduring presence on the La Paz scene.
Curitiba, BR · active
Brutal death metal band from Curitiba, Paraná, founded in 1993 by A. Mauricio Laube (guitar), Silvio Knop (bass), Giovanni Schneider (vocals), and Osvalnir Vieira (drums). After multiple lineup changes the project became Laube's sole vehicle from 2002 onward; he released the Majesty demo in February 1995, the full-length Bloodshedding in 2011, and Monolithic Insanity in 2016, performing and producing all instruments himself.

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