Donella Drive

The San Antonio band of half brothers Aidan Escalante (vocals/ guitars) and Andrew Salazar (bass/ vocals) hearkens to the hyper-energized punk-prog of fellow Texans, At The Drive-In. There’s a decidedly more metallic edge (think Mastodon) to their sound, but at its heart they’ve got a really refreshing explorative melodic fury. Fans of Emo Punk, Hardcore, Thrash and Funk Metal can all get onboard the ride to Donella Drive. Donella Drive – @AXON “These guys have the chops to do whatever they want, and they do, very well. Great songs, killer guitar tone, and just amazing bass work, this record is worth your time for sure.” — Musipedia of Metal (8/10) “They take quite a musical journey (a la At the Drive-In) through post-rock mellowness, post-hardcore angst, a bit of groovy doom and some 90s alt rock passion, with strong, clear vocals leading the way.” — Decibel Magazine "The band's chief strength is its ability to take a varied musical approach without shaving the hard edges from its sound." -- San Antonio Current "A supercharged scorcher! Melodic post-punk fury with a metallic edge, this is Prog that truly ROCKS." -- Echoes & Dust "Blends alternative metal, post-hardcore, and progressive rock, all tied together with a sharp metallic edge." -- Metal Insider “Deliberate with every riff, rhythm, and vocal line feeling purposeful, driving the listener forward while leaving space to absorb the details… Their most compelling chapter yet.” — It’s Psychedelic Baby! Magazine