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Santiago, CL · 2013–present · active
Dekapited are a thrash metal band from Santiago, Chile whose sound draws heavily on classic acts like Kreator, Dark Angel, Slayer, and fellow Chilean forebears Necrosis and Atomic Aggressor. The band self-released their debut EP Contra Iglesia y Estado in 2011, followed by the full-lengths Nacidos del Odio (2015) and Destrucción Trascendental (2022), the latter recorded at Dbaudiostudio in Melipilla and promoting it with an extensive European tour spanning roughly 20 dates across Switzerland, Belgium, France, Germany, and beyond.
Olivar, CL · 2013–present · active
Del Kaos Infesto are a thrash metal band from Olivar Alto in the O'Higgins Region of Chile, featuring members performing under the monikers Ro Kaos, Fores, PeloMaster, and Thanatotractor. The band released their debut LP Ideas Persecutorias in 2013 through the Thrash Metal Olivar label, followed by the two-track mini-album Calvario in 2016, recorded at Estudios Militia in Rancagua.
Jundiaí, BR · 2008–? · disbanded
Delenda Arcana was a pagan/folk black metal band from Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil, active from 2008 until splitting up. Drawing on themes of paganism, mythology, war, and ancient legends, the band blended atmospheric black metal with folk elements, releasing the album "Last Breath of a Dying Enemy" in 2008.
La Plata, AR · 2018–present · active
Delfinarka is an Argentine composer, producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist who independently writes, records, and produces all of her music, blending symphonic metal with power metal and alternative rock. Her releases include the album The High Priestess and tracks such as Medusa, Perséfone, and Iustitia Infernalis, all created without outside production assistance.
Vitória, BR · 2017–present · active
Delicta Carnis is a blackened death metal band from Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, dedicated to the underground extreme metal scene. The band has released several works including the debut album "The Book of Blackened Death Elements" (2017), with lyrical themes centered on violence, war, and mankind.
Temuco, CL · 2022–present · active
Delirium Projekt is a gothic and doom metal project from Temuco, Araucanía, Chile, originally founded by members of the Chilean doom act Lapsus Dei. The project operates as a largely solo effort with Rodrigo Poblete handling all instruments and vocals, and released the album From Natural Waves in 2013 through Sun Empire Productions.
Tucumán, AR · 2012–present · active
Delphoz is a groove/death metal power trio from Tucumán, Argentina, consisting of Matías Orquera on guitar and vocals, Germán Gómez on drums, and Ezequiel Gómez on bass. The band released their debut full-length Manifiesto in February 2012 on Las Tias Records, recorded and produced at Music Corp Studios in Tucumán with mastering handled in Buenos Aires at La Nave de Oseberg; they also performed at the inaugural Tucumán Metal Fest in 2008.
Natal, BR · 2005–? · disbanded
Deluge Master was a heavy metal band from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, formed around 2005. The band recorded their material at Ícone Estúdio and contributed tracks to Brazilian metal compilations including "Natal Metal Compilation 2" (2004) and "Rock Soldiers XII" (2007).
Iquique, AR · 2011–? · disbanded
Demencia is a thrash metal band from Iquique, Tarapacá, Chile, tracing its roots to the mid-1990s hardcore act Kaníbal Kañero before evolving toward a sound shaped by Kreator, Destruction, Dark Angel, and Obituary. The band released several demos culminating in the full-length MetalDistortion in 2008 on Agresor Records, after which they entered an extended hiatus.

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