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BR · 2019–present · active
Far from Everything is a solo atmospheric black metal and ambient project from Brazil, founded by musician Edmilson in 2019. The one-man project has been prolific since its inception, releasing numerous instrumental works including The Howl of the Winds (2024) and collaborating on splits such as The Infinite with BÁL. The project's music blends atmospheric black metal passages with dungeon synth and ambient textures.
San Miguel, AR · 2024–present · on-hold
Faraon is a one-man black metal project from San Miguel, Buenos Aires, created by a musician known as Temptor Princnegsur. The project released the demo "Testimonios de Esferas Superiores e Inferiores al Sol..." (T.E.S.I.S.) in 2000, a 60-minute eight-track recording blending epic, keyboard-driven black metal with esoteric and Satanic philosophical themes; it was reissued in 2017 by Sons of Hell Prod. after years of obscurity.
Rio de Janeiro, BR · 2006–present · active
Farscape is a thrash metal band from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, whose roots trace back to 1998. The band released three albums — Demon's Massacre (2003), Killers on the Loose (2006), and Primitive Blitzkrieg (2013) — before going silent for a decade while members participated in projects including Whipstriker, Atomic Roar, and Apokalyptic Raids. They returned in 2023 with Purged and Forgotten, released through Dying Victims Productions.
Blumenau, BR · 2018–? · disbanded
Fastígio was a raw and atmospheric black metal project from Blumenau, Brazil, active from 2018 until their dissolution. The project released at least two recordings — a self-titled work and Transcendência — exploring themes of mysticism, nature, spirituality, and darkness across a blend of raw black metal and ambient soundscapes.
Córdoba, AR · 2010–present · active
Fat Grass is a stoner/doom metal trio from Córdoba, Argentina, built around guitarist and vocalist Hernan "Alcoholica" alongside bassist Franco Mascaro and drummer Marcos "Lobo" Sosa. The band released their debut album "Deep Trip" in 2010, followed by "Shadows" in February 2022 and their self-titled third album in March 2025, and toured the West Coast of the United States in 2015.
Santiago, CL · 2014–present · active
Fatalys is an atmospheric black metal band from Santiago, Chile, formed in 2014. They released two recordings in 2024: the full-length En la lejanía del alba and the EP Solitud, establishing themselves within Chile's growing atmospheric and post-black metal underground.
Porto Alegre (early); Três Coroas, BR · 2010–? · disbanded
Father's Face was a progressive and heavy metal quintet from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, originally conceived by guitarist and vocalist Alessandro Marques. The band set out to craft conceptual albums inspired by classic horror literature, with their first project drawing from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Their discography includes Herald of the End and Soundtrack for a Closing Light before the band split up.
Santiago, CL · 2009–present · active
Faustino sin Cuello is a death metal band from Santiago, Chile, active since at least 2009 when they recorded their initial demos drawing on Chilean folklore and history for thematic material. The band released the single Faustino: El Degollado in 2012 and returned with the single Renacer in 2025.
Santa Isabel, BR · 2014–? · disbanded
Febre do Rato was a crossover/thrash metal band from Santa Isabel, Brazil, active from around 2014 until splitting up. The band released a demo alongside the EP Mundo Em Extinção and the single Maníaco, playing fast, aggressive material in the Brazilian crossover tradition. Their output was self-released through Bandcamp.

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