[2026] A roundup of recommended bands from Brazil

Carry OnAngra

Angra – Carry On (Official)

Angra, the priceless gem from São Paulo, transmuted the passion and melancholy of their homeland Brazil into a metal sound.

Since their formation in 1991, they have captivated fans worldwide with an original style that fuses power metal with folk and classical music.

Their debut album, Angels Cry, released in 1993, set a stunning record by selling 900,000 copies in Japan alone.

The following masterpiece, Holy Land, incorporated grand orchestration and traditional instruments, establishing a truly unique musical world.

Many listeners have surely been moved by their sonic storytelling woven from technical performances and dramatic melodies.

If you’re seeking an artistic and emotionally stirring experience that transcends the boundaries of conventional metal, this is the perfect band for you.

Roots Bloody RootsSepultura

Sepultura – Roots Bloody Roots [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Sepultura, hailing from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, overturned the very foundations of heavy metal.

Since their formation in 1984, they have boldly expanded their sound—rooted in death and thrash metal—into groove metal and world music.

Their 1996 masterpiece, Roots, featured groundbreaking sounds that incorporated rhythms of Brazil’s indigenous peoples, leaving an immense impact on the music scene that followed.

Boasting over 20 million records sold worldwide and even hailed by MTV as “the most important heavy metal band of the 1990s,” their music radiates a truly singular presence.

For those seeking innovative sounds that shatter preconceptions or hoping to feel the soul of different cultures through music, their work offers an unparalleled experience.

CulpaO Terno

O Terno – Culpa (Clipe Oficial)

O Terno is a garage rock band from São Paulo, Brazil.

They released their first album, “66,” in 2012 to great critical acclaim.

They followed with “O Terno” in 2014 and “Melhor Do Que Parece” in 2016.

Their music features the simple yet humorous style characteristic of a trio band.

Seed of DeathNervosa

NERVOSA – Seed of Death (Official Video) | Napalm Records

Nervosa is a powerful all-female thrash/death metal band that roars from São Paulo to the world.

At the core of their music is a scathing message against political and social inequality.

Armed with blistering speed and aggression reminiscent of Slayer and Sepultura, they channel their anger straight into their sound.

Since their 2014 debut, they’ve stayed unwavering in their stance, and their 2021 album Perpetual Chaos achieved a remarkable feat by reaching No.

18 on the official German charts.

Having weathered a storm of lineup changes, the band continues to evolve around founder Prika Amaral—a testament to their resilience.

If you’re seeking heavy music that confronts society head-on, you may not find a better contender.

Let’s Make Love and Listen to Death From AboveCSS

CSS – Let’s Make Love and Listen to Death From Above (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A provocative band name that means “Tired of Being Sexy” — once you hear it, you can’t forget it.

Hailing from Brazil, CSS blends indie rock with electro and dance-punk, radiating a cool charm that upends the usual image of the land of samba.

Their world debut came in 2006 with the acclaimed album Cansei de Ser Sexy, which wowed critics and ranked fifth in NME’s Albums of the Year.

They’re also known for having a track featured in the game FIFA 12.

On stage, they swap instruments and pull the audience into a whirlwind of energy—an all-out party.

If you’re looking for relentlessly happy, danceable music, why not surrender yourself to their sound?