Opacus

Opacus formed in Brazil around 2003, started by vocalist Marcus Aurelius and guitarist João Garcia. Their music pulls from gothic metal acts like Paradise Lost and Type O Negative, mixing heavy guitar work with atmospheric touches. The lyrics tend toward melancholy themes, which became a point of discussion for some listeners.

In 2007, their song 'Agora é tarde' drew attention when it was misinterpreted as promoting suicide. The band clarified it was meant as a reflection on addiction, not an endorsement of self-harm. That track appears on their 2007 album of the same name, which helped bring them wider notice.

They've put out several albums since, including 'Entre Sombras' in 2010 and 'Lúcifer' a few years later. Other songs like 'Era Uma Vez' and 'Paris' show their continued focus on dark, introspective material without straying far from their gothic metal roots.