Described as energetic, intense, and theatrical, Brazilian composer and guitarist Thales Del Comune crafts music that fuses the raw power of metal with the sophistication of classical music. His polystylistic approach draws from Iron Maiden to Xenakis, blending opera, serialism, hard rock, and contemporary techniques into a unique sonic universe.

Thales’s journey began at age 8 with keyboard lessons, encouraged by his sister’s musical path. A turning point came when he discovered a didactic guitar book by Terry Burrows, which he read obsessively before ever holding a guitar. At 12, he received his first instrument—and never looked back.

Starting from pop and rock, Thales found in classical music a way to deepen his understanding of theory, history, and composition. Bands like Angra and Symphony X later helped him realize how classical and metal could merge — particularly through the electric guitar.

He began teaching at 16 and has since explored multiple instruments (violin, piano, synths, classical guitar), often through self-driven learning. Today, he shares this knowledge through one-on-one lessons and online platforms.

As an interpreter, he runs Neo Classical Guitar, a YouTube project exploring classical works through the lens of heavy metal. As a composer, his works have premiered with groups such as Música Viva, UNESP Academic Orchestra, Ateliê Contemporâneo, and the EMMSP Symphonic Band.

Thales also produces his own releases—like Thelema, Ground and Pound and Oceanus—entirely with virtual instruments, as well as arranging rock and metal songs with a fresh, classical twist.

His research extends to Brazilian opera, documented in the ongoing project operabr.thalesdelcomune.com.

A graduate in Composition from UNESP, he has studied with Alexandre Lunsqui and Flo Menezes, and further refined his craft with Unsuk Chin, Philippe Manoury, and Heinz Holliger.

🎧 Latest release: Faded Tones, a collection for solo flute exploring minimalism, echo, and texture — now available on all platforms.