Don Fernando

Don Fernando

Don Fernando is an Australian metal band from Melbourne, active since 2006. The group moves between stoner rock, stoner metal and rock, and is known for combining low-end, guitar-heavy heaviness with memorable hooks and a pop sensibility.

Style and sound

The band’s music places a strong emphasis on loud guitars, heavy riffing and melodic songwriting. Its songs balance weight with catchy choruses, and the live show is described as forceful and tight, with a sound that draws on stoner rock while remaining accessible through its hooks.

Career

Don Fernando originally forms in Sydney before relocating to Melbourne in early 2008. After the move, the band begins building a growing audience in the city’s rock scene and earns a reputation through live performances. It first releases the EP Its Good While it Lasts, then follows with a debut album titled The Banquet of....

Reception and airplay

The album receives airplay across Australia on Triple R, PBS and Triple J. The band also attracts attention in Australian rock press, and the single Release me Now appears on a compilation CD distributed with BLUNT magazine to its readership.