Self released new album, “Carbon Purge Acceleration”, out now!
Formed out of Fernandes’ departure from a cover band with Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) in the 1980s, his solo career has been defined by innovation and independence. Inspired by legends like Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Tony McAlpine, Fernandes has carved out a unique sound described in five words: industrial, shred, instrumental, melodic, metal.
Fernandes’ new six-track album “Carbon Purge Acceleration” unfolds as a sonic journey that shifts fluidly from aggressive intensity to ethereal soundscapes. He describes the work as “a true creative cauldron,” blending fusion, modern progressive metal, and nostalgic eighties influences without being confined to genre labels. The album’s artwork reinforces its thematic depth, portraying a divine digital entity revered by worshippers blind to its destructive force, an allegory for the entanglement of technology and chaos in contemporary life. Each track contributes to this layered narrative, “John Hughes Didn’t Direct My Life” channels a nostalgic, 80s-inspired shred; “Flight of the Navigator”, surges forward with fast-paced prog metal, fusion harmonies, and daring time signatures; “Heavy Droids” explores the complexity of 7/4 prog metal, weaving in melodic, slow-tempo passages; and “The Death of Synthetic Curation” closes with a haunting solo guitar piece, drenched in ambient effects that linger like echoes of dissolution. Together, these compositions form a bold, genre-defying statement that is both visceral and thought-provoking.
