[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.

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.

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.

Solidão de VoltaTerno Rei

Terno Rei – Solidão de Volta

Terno Rei is a Brazilian four-piece that plays an urban, sentimental sound that conjures up the streets of São Paulo.

Their music is rooted in indie rock, infused with elements of shoegaze and dream pop, resulting in a somewhat introspective and beautiful resonance.

Formed around 2010, the album that cemented their reputation was the 2019 masterpiece Violeta.

Lauded by domestic media as the “No.

2 album of the year,” it drew major attention.

Having taken the stage at large festivals like Lollapalooza, their songs are sure to gently accompany listeners in their solitude.

They’re the perfect band for anyone who, on a wistful night, wants to sink into a refined, floating sonic world.

Aonde Quer Que Eu VáOS PARALAMAS DO SUCESSO

Os Paralamas Do Sucesso – Aonde Quer Que Eu Vá

Os Paralamas do Sucesso embody a fiery rock spirit that overturns Brazil’s cheerful stereotype! Since their 1983 debut, they’ve blazed their own trail by fusing new wave with reggae and ska, and they won nationwide popularity with the hit “Óculos” from their 1984 album O Passo do Lui.

Their illustrious career—three Latin Grammy wins and an astounding eleven MTV Video Music Brasil awards across five years starting in 1995—speaks to their prowess.

Their comeback after the vocalist’s tragic accident in 2001 adds a profound hue of indomitable spirit to their music.

If you want to explore a deeper side of Brazilian music that’s a world apart from samba and bossa nova, their powerful sound is a must-listen!

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terraplana – charlie (Clipe Oficial)

Terraplana is a shoegaze band from Brazil that’s irresistible for the contrast between their roaring wall of guitar noise and dreamy vocals that seem to drift through it.

Formed in 2017, they’ve steadily built a following in the indie scene.

Their debut album, Olhar Pra Trás, released in 2023, earned high praise from critics and achieved the feat of being selected among the “Top 50 Domestic Albums” by the São Paulo Association of Art Critics.

In March of the same year, they also opened for the world-renowned post-metal band Deafheaven, proving their credentials beyond doubt.

Their floating, immersive soundscapes whisk listeners into a dreamlike world in an instant.

They’ve released their long-awaited second album in 2025, so be sure to check that out as well.

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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?