Capitão Fausto
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 Capitão Fausto in 2022. From left to right: Domingos Coimbra, Manuel Palha, Salvador Seabra, Tomás Wallenstein and Francisco Ferreira. | |
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| Origin | Lisbon, Portugal |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Website | capitaofausto |
Capitão Fausto are a Portuguese rock band from Lisbon, formed in 2009. The band currently consists of Tomás Wallenstein (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Manuel Palha (guitar, keyboards), Domingos Coimbra (bass) and Salvador Seabra (drums). Francisco Ferreira was the main keyboard player until 2024.[1]
There are several stories as to why the band is named "Capitão Fausto", but no version has been officially confirmed.[2] Their albums Capitão Fausto Têm os Dias Contados (2016) and A Invenção do Dia Claro (2019) reached number one on the Portuguese album charts.[3]
Current members
- Tomás Wallenstein – vocals, guitar, keyboards (2009–present)
- Manuel Palha – guitar, keyboards (2009–present)
- Domingos Coimbra – bass (2009–present)
- Salvador Seabra – drums (2009–present)
Former members
- Francisco Ferreira – keyboards (2009–2024)