[2025] Recommended Bands from Brazil: A Roundup
When it comes to music from cheerful Brazil, many people think of samba or bossa nova.
But in fact, it’s a musical powerhouse with bands spanning a wide variety of genres! From 1970s prog rock to heavy metal, hardcore, alternative, and post-rock, musicians with remarkably diverse styles are thriving.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of outstanding bands that let you savor the depth of Brazilian music—from legendary groups loved across generations to up-and-coming acts capturing attention right now!
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[2025] Recommended Bands from Brazil (21–30)
Coma RageViper
Viper is a Brazilian heavy metal band formed in São Paulo in 1985.
They released their debut album, Soldiers of Sunrise, in 1987.
Their 1995 album, Coma Rage, drew attention for incorporating elements of punk rock.
Killing InsideCavalera Conspiracy
Cavalera Conspiracy is a heavy metal, groove metal, and thrash metal band formed in 2007 around Brazilian musician Max Cavalera.
They released Inflicted in 2008 and Blunt Force Trauma in 2011.
Their superlative technique and aggressive sound overwhelm listeners.
[2025] Recommended Bands from Brazil (31–40)
Foi-seHuaska
Huaska is a Brazilian rock band formed in 2002 that has attracted attention for its novel idea of fusing bossa nova with heavy metal.
“Foi-se” is an original song by Huaska.
Starting with a bossa-nova-style guitar intro, it suddenly shifts to a hard sound—an approach that hadn’t been seen before.
Te VerSkank
Skank is a Brazilian rock, reggae, and ska band.
In 1983, Samuel Rosa (guitar, vocals), Henrique Portugal (keyboards), Dinho Mourão (drums), and Alexandre (bass) formed a reggae band called Pouso Alto.
They made their debut in 1991.
In 1992, they released an album.
Their songs feature an easy-listening, medium-tempo reggae style.
Simca ChambordCamisa de Vênus
Camisa de Venus is a Brazilian punk and rockabilly band.
They formed in 1980 and released a single in 1982.
During the 1980s, rockabilly became popular worldwide, with the Stray Cats at the center of the trend.
In Japan, rockabilly was also a huge craze, and it was an era when people danced in pedestrian zones.
A rockabilly-style, very fun song.
IndiosLegiao urbana
Legião Urbana (Keith Urban) is a Brazilian alternative rock and folk rock band.
Formed in 1982.
They released eight albums by 1996, selling over 33 million records.
Their songs have an acoustic finish.
Last of the DragonsBURNING IN HELL
Burning in Hell is a Brazilian power metal band, melodic speed metal.
They released “Burning In Hell” in 2004 and “Believe” in 2006.
They give the impression of a traditional/heavy metal band.
Their classical melodies and powerful guitars show a strong influence from British bands.