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Osasco, BR · 2017–present · active
Bärkdum is a Brazilian black metal solo project formed in 2017, originating from Osasco, São Paulo. Self-described as "the echo of a man undone and reborn" and a "descent into Helheim," the project draws heavily on Norse mythology and atmospheric black metal aesthetics, with releases including the albums Return To The Black Moon and Anti Human... Anti Life!
Recife, BR · 2016–present · active
Béllica is a groove metal band from Recife, Brazil, formed in July 2016. Drawing clear influence from Pantera, Lamb of God, Machine Head, Sepultura, and Soulfly, the band crafts a heavy, aggressive sound rooted in the tradition of groove and modern metal. Their music is shaped by themes of a world in constant conflict, and they self-release material through their Bandcamp page.
Dosquebradas, CO · active
Bömbraid are a black/thrash metal band from Dosquebradas, Risaralda, Colombia, formed in 2020 and signed to High Tension Records. The trio—trading under the names Hellbomber, JJA Nekro, and Nunsfucker—released their debut demo Meet Me in the Graveyard in 2021, blending first-wave black metal aggression with punk-infused speed.
São Paulo, BR · 2021–present · active
Búldr is a solo depressive raw black metal project by Brazilian musician Gabriel Tibério, based in São Paulo and active since 2021. The project works in a lo-fi, DSBM-influenced style and has released multiple recordings including the 2023 album "Under the Silver Lake." Its discography spans 2021 through at least 2025, placing it within Brazil's active underground depressive black metal scene.
Goiânia, BR · 2007–? · disbanded
C.F.C. (short for "Cash for Chaos") is a thrash metal and crossover band from Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil, that has since split up. The band played politically charged and socially critical music, addressing themes of daily struggles, society, and systemic issues in their lyrics. They operated as an independent act within the Goiânia underground metal scene.
São Paulo, BR · 2012–present · active
C.R.U.E (Comando Resistência Underground Extremo) is a black/death metal band from São Paulo, Brazil, active within the city's underground extreme metal scene. The band is signed to Brazilian Ritual Records, under whose banner they released a split with fellow São Paulo act Transgressor featuring their material "Metal das Ruas" in 2021. Their music is rooted in the raw, aggressive tradition of Brazilian underground metal.
Centenario, AR · 2020–present · active
Caballo Salvaje is a heavy rock band from Centenario, Neuquén, Argentina, who describe their sound as "Patagonian heavy rock" for its roots in regional folk alongside raw metal energy. They released their debut album Donde nace el viento in 2014 and followed it with Loncorock in 2017, both recorded in Neuquén. Their material reflects a strong regional identity and social awareness, with themes drawn from Patagonian life woven into hard-driving riffs.
Monteros, AR · 2018–present · active
Cabo de Hornos is a death metal and grindcore band from Monteros, Tucumán, Argentina, featuring Alberto on guitar and vocals, Marco on guitar, Francis on bass, and Tigre on drums. The band released their album Let Them Die, a blunt and uncompromising assault that represents the extreme underground of Argentina's northwestern provinces. Their sound sits at the intersection of grinding brutality and death metal heaviness.
Campana, AR · 2018–present · split-up
Cabresto was a heavy metal band from Campana, Buenos Aires province, Argentina. The band's lineup included vocalist Emmanuel "NIZ" Echegaray, guitarists Lucas Galarza and Juan Pablo Rodoni, bassist Mario Mansilla, and drummer Leo Graf, with several members connected to the local Campana metal scene through other acts. They released a demo showcasing a direct, traditional heavy metal approach before eventually splitting up.

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