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.
There are several stories as to why the band is named "Capitão Fausto", but no version has been officially confirmed. Their albums Capitão Fausto Têm os Dias Contados (2016) and A Invenção do Dia Claro (2019) reached number one on the Portuguese album charts.
The band participated in a benefit concert in May 2026 to support the victims of Storm Kristin, which devastated the central region of Portugal.
Members 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)
Discography
Studio albums TitleDetailsPeak chart positionPORGazela Released: November 7, 2011 Label: Chifre Formats: CD, LP, digital download12Pesar o Sol Released: January 24, 2014 Label: Sony Music Formats: CD, LP, digital download5Capitão Fausto Têm os Dias Contados Released: April 15, 2016 Label: Sony Music Formats: CD, LP, digital download1A Invenção do Dia Claro Released: March 15, 2019 Label: Sony Music Formats: CD, LP, digital download1Subida Infinita Released: March 15, 2024 Label: Sony Music Formats: CD, LP, digital download 7"-" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
References
External links
Official website