Donella Drive

Donella Drive is a dynamic three-piece alternative and progressive rock band hailing from San Antonio, Texas, featuring brothers Aidan Escalante on lead vocals and guitar, Andrew Salazar on bass and backing vocals, and Steven Rodriguez on drums. Formed in 2012, the band has crafted a sound that blends alternative metal, post-hardcore, progressive rock, and elements of 90s alt-rock passion. The brothers have a lifelong musical bond, with Andrew teaching Aidan guitar at a young age, which laid the foundation for their collaborative creativity. Since their debut album "Anomalous" in 2015, Donella Drive has toured extensively, sharing stages with legendary acts like Megadeth, Deftones, and Scorpions, as well as contemporary bands such as Protest The Hero and Hail the Sun.

Known for their intense and sonically engaging music, Donella Drive pushes the boundaries of rock with a sound that moves seamlessly from post-rock mellowness to post-hardcore angst and groovy doom. Their 2025 single "Mindless Embryonic" exemplifies this journey, showcasing strong, clear vocals and intricate instrumentation. The band continues to build momentum with their upcoming full-length album "Axon," demonstrating their commitment to evolving their music and reaching a broader audience.

Genres

Indie Rock

Alternative Rock

Post-rock

Progressive Rock

Hard Rock

Doom Metal

Alternative Metal

Post-hardcore

Metal

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Latest Release

MINDLESS EMBRYONIC

Donella Drive

Single - Released May 19, 2025