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Brazilian metal emerged in the early 1980s, galvanized by the end of the military dictatorship and the influential 1985 Rock in Rio festival. Find upcoming Brazilian Metal concerts in London below.
Upcoming Brazilian Metal Events · London
Sound profile
A high-energy, raw sound.
Brazilian metal emerged in the early 1980s, galvanized by the end of the military dictatorship and the influential 1985 Rock in Rio festival. This genre is defined by a fusion of aggressive thrash and death metal foundations with indigenous percussion and syncopated rhythmic structures, most notably popularized by bands like Sepultura. Instrumentation typically centers on distorted electric guitars and relentless double-bass drumming, creating a mood that is intensely rebellious and frequently politically charged. While rooted in global heavy metal traditions, the style maintains a distinct national identity through its unique blend of extreme sonic density and rhythmic complexity, bridging the gap between underground thrash and global groove metal movements.
Also known as: BR Metal, Metal Brasileiro