As I delve further into the various metal scenes of Latin America, primarily those of Mexico and Brazil, I am more and more convinced that members of these scenes are more in touch with the most ancient spirit of extreme metal than bands from just about any other country. As much as the Swedes expanded upon metal's melodic nature or as much as the New York death metal scene delved deeper than ever into the depths of darkness, Latin American bands seem to consistently capture the vibes of old Morbid Angel, Possessed, Bathory, or Blasphemy more than any other. Specifically in the field of death metal, the Latin American scene seems devoted to taking the work of Slayer and Morbid Angel and expanding upon its vicious, unrelenting nature. However, the black metal scene is not to be ignored in these countries either. Here are some recommendations for those wishing to delve into the rich metal scenes of Latin America (in order of preference):
Timeless classics:
Sepultura - Morbid Visions
Sarcofago - I.N.R.I.
Primary Recommendations:
The Chasm - Deathcult For Eternity: The Triumph
Inquisition - Into The Infernal Regions Of The Ancient Cult
Cenotaph - The Gloomy Reflection Of Our Hidden Sorrows
Shub Niggurath - The Kinglike Celebration (Final Aeon On Earth)
Xibalba - Ah Dzam Poop Ek
Mortuary - Blackened Images
Avzhia - Dark Emperors
Mystifier - Goetia
Mortem - The Devil Speaks In Tongues
Secondary Recommendations:
Hades Archer - For The Diabolical Ages
Vulcano - Bloody Vengeance
Hacavitz - Venganza
Wrathprayer - The Sun Of Moloch: The Sublimation Of Sulphur's Essence Which Spawned Death And Life
Pentagram - Pentagram
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