Bella Morte

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Bella Morte
Origin Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Genres Darkwave
Years active 1996–present
Labels Metropolis
Members
Andy Deane
Tony Lechmanski
Marshall Camden
Branden Shores

Bella Morte is a gothic band that was formed in 1996 in Charlottesville, Virginia. They also incorporate elements of metal, darkwave, deathrock, alternative, and synthpop.[1] The name is Italian for "beautiful death."

Currently signed to Metropolis Records,[2] they previously released albums through their own label, Some Wear Leather,[1] and also through Cleopatra Records. In early Fall of 2006, Metropolis Records confirmed that Bella Morte had reached number one on the Metropolis Records Preorder sales list with their new album Bleed the Grey Sky Black,[3] which was released on October 10, 2006.

Bassist and co-founder Gopal Metro decided to leave the band, playing his last show on March 10, 2007 in the band's hometown of Charlottesville. At the same show, vocalist Andy Deane announced that Tony Pugh would replace Gopal on bass.[4]

Bella Morte has gained a strong following in the underground music scene via word-of-mouth and their still-growing street team, lovingly called "The Fallen."

At the beginning of summer 2008 it was announced that Jordon Marchini would not be touring with the band any longer. He is no longer listed as the drummer on their MySpace page and all promotional pictures do not include him. Whether this is a permanent change remains to be seen.

Contents

[edit] Current Band Members

  • Andy Deane - Vocals
  • Tony Lechmanski - Guitar
  • Branden Shores - Drums
  • Marshall Camden - Bass

[edit] Previous Band Members

  • Gopal Metro - Bass
  • Tony Pugh - Bass
  • Jordan Marchini - Drums
  • Scotty Derrico - Drums
  • Clay Caricofe - Drums
  • Chris "Frizzle" - Guitars
  • Bn Whitlow - Guitars
  • Micah Consylman - Synths (mainly the keytar during live performance)
  • James Warnock - Synths and Lighting

[edit] Discography

[edit] Full releases

[edit] Side Projects

Andy Deane released a solo album as "The Rain Within", a reference to the Bella Morte song "The Rain Within Her Hands", in 2010.

[edit] Compilations

[edit] Music videos

  • "In The Dirt" directed by Lloyd Kaufman was filmed on Feb 20, 2010 at Con Nooga in Chattanooga, TN
  • "Find Forever Gone" directed by Eric Thomas Craven. Released on September 30, 2008
  • "On the Edge" directed by Eric Thomas Craven. Released on February 14, 2008
  • "Earth Angel" directed by Eric Thomas Craven. Released on February 14, 2007
  • "Another Way" directed by Wendy Shuey (2004)

[edit] Media appearances

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b allmusic
  2. ^ Metropolis Records: Bella Morte
  3. ^ Metropolis Records
  4. ^ Bella Morte Official Website

[edit] External links

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