Bella Morte

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  • Years Active: 2000s

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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. The name is Italian for "beautiful death."

Currently signed to Metropolis Records, they previously released albums through their own label, Some Wear Leather, 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, 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. At the beginning of summer 2008 it was announced that Jordan Marchini would not be touring with the band any longer. He returned in 2011

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."

Current Band Members

Andy Deane - VocalsTony Lechmanski - GuitarJordan Marchini - DrumsMarshall Camden - Bass

Previous Band Members

Gopal Metro - BassTony Pugh - BassBranden Shores - DrumsScotty Derrico - DrumsClay Caricofe - DrumsChris "Frizzle" - GuitarsBn Whitlow - GuitarsMicah Consylman - Synths (mainly the keytar during live performance)James Warnock - Synths and Lighting

Media appearances

Bella Morte appears as zombies in the graphic novel "The Abandoned" by Ross Campbell, released by TokyoPop.Andy Deane appeared on The Montel Williams Show in June 1999, in an episode concerning the goth scene.Bella Morte appear in the autobiography My Pet Virus, written by Shawn Decker.Posters advertising a Bella Morte concert and featuring the 'As the Reasons Die' artwork appear in the Asylum club scenes of the game Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines.Bella Morte lyrics appear in the "Wet Moon" graphic novels by Ross Campbell, released by Oni Press. And in volume 3 of the series, the characters attend a live Bella Morte show.