Metal Mineiro

Metal mineiro is a compelling subgenre of heavy metal that originated in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, particularly in the capital city, Belo Horizonte, during the 1980s. Characterized by its aggressive and often raw sound, this style combines ferocious speed and intricate guitar work with an ominous atmosphere, reflecting the gritty, urban energy of its birthplace. The artists within this genre, such as the pivotal Sepultura, as well as bands like Sarcófago and Holocausto, often push the boundaries of extremity in metal through their fast-paced drumming, harsh vocal styles, and confrontational lyrical themes, which frequently draw on socio-political issues and occult imagery. Metal mineiro left a lasting imprint on the global metal scene, influencing countless bands and helping to establish Brazil as a significant hub for heavy metal music.

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Brasil Visceral
Album - 13 Tracks - Released May 16, 2025

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April 21st
Calvary Death
Drowned
Expurgo
Holocausto
Impurity
In Nomine Belialis
Insannica
Kernunna
Lothlöryen
Mutilator
OverDose
Sarcófago
The Mist
Tuatha de Danann
Witchhammer
Sarcófago
Tuatha de Danann
OverDose
Mutilator
Expurgo
The Mist
Impurity
Holocausto
Lothlöryen
Drowned
Calvary Death
Witchhammer
Kernunna
April 21st
In Nomine Belialis
Insannica