Instrumental metal guitarist and producer Silas Fernandes has unveiled the brand-new music video for “Flight of the Navigator“, the fourth track from his critically acclaimed 2025 album “Carbon Purge Acceleration“. The release arrives at a high point in Fernandes’ career, following his recent naming as Best Guitarist of the Year 2025 by Roadie Crew Magazine.
A Career on the Rise
Fernandes’ growing international presence and innovative approach to instrumental metal have earned him recognition from fans and critics alike. “Carbon Purge Acceleration” was ranked 6th Place for Best Album of 2025 by Roadie Crew Magazine, solidifying Fernandes’ status as one of Brazil’s most technically formidable guitarists.
“Flight of the Navigator” Unveiled
The music video for “Flight of the Navigator” translates the song’s futuristic tension and narrative energy into a dynamic visual experience. Fernandes’ unique writing process, which begins with vivid mental imagery, is reflected in the track’s shifting time signatures and cinematic pacing.
“Sounds and songs always represent an image for me. The album cover was done before the songs. Each track is based on visuals and contemporary matters, so I hope fans take the titles more seriously than the average instrumental music“.
Says Fernandes, highlighting the visual-first approach that underpins his creative process.
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Behind the Album
Released in September 2025, “Carbon Purge Acceleration” represents a major creative milestone for Fernandes. Drawing from industrial metal, prog metal, thrash, shred guitar, and 80s melodic rock, the album creates a soundscape that is both aggressive and introspective.
Fernandes cites Steve Vai, Fear Factory, Meshuggah, Judas Priest, and Joe Satriani as key influences, but the result is unmistakably his own. “The album blends fusion, modern prog metal, and eighties references in a sound that reinvents itself with every track. Instead of compartmentalized styles, the result is a true creative cauldron,” adds Fernandes.
Track Listing
• Earth Was Boring – 4:21
• Escape the Reality Room – 3:47
• Heavy Droids – 4:09
• Flight Of The Navigator – 3:39
• John Hughes Didn’t Direct My Life – 5:19
• The Death of Synthetic Curation – 5:05
• Album Length: 26:20
Availability
“Carbon Purge Acceleration” is available on all digital platforms, including:
• All Digital Platforms – https://silasfernandes.hearnow.com/
• Online Store – CD / Merch – https://www.silascf.com.br/en/services-5
• Bandcamp – https://silasfernandes.bandcamp.com
Earth is Boring
Escape The Reality Room
About Silas Fernandes
Silas Fernandes emerged from São Paulo’s iconic ABC metal scene, first performing in Esfinge alongside future Sepultura guitarist Andreas Kisser. Over the next three decades, he built a diverse career as a guitarist, producer, instructor, author, and gear specialist. In 2014, he launched his popular YouTube channel and the weekly show Rig on Fire, now in Portuguese and English, showcasing his humor, technical mastery, and deep knowledge of guitar gear.
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Silas Fernandes’ latest release, “Carbon Purge Acceleration”, has earned him widespread recognition as one of Brazil’s most innovative and technically formidable guitarists. With his unique approach to instrumental metal and his ability to tell powerful stories without a single lyric, Fernandes continues to push creative boundaries and inspire fans around the world.
