Review: Bella Morte

Attention all music lovers – If you like a variety of music ranging from Goth to Metal, you should check out local Charlottesville band, Bella Morte.

The gothic band was formed in 1996 by Andy Deane and Gopal Metro. There are currently four members, Lead Singer Andy Deane, Lead Guitarist Tony Lechmanski, Bass Guitarist Marshall Camden and drummer Jordan Marchini.

Their music blends elements of metal, alternative, deathrock, and sythpop. In Italian, Bella Morte means “beautiful death”, and lead singer Andy Deane says that the name was chosen to “suggest that beauty can be found in tragedy,”

This theme in each of their albums. The band,currently signed with Metropolis Records, just released it new album, Exorcisms. You can find them playing at the Jefferson Theater, on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, or at events like Mysticon.

What I love most about these guys is that they are so down-to-earth. Fans can meet the band after the show, take pictures with the guys or even ask them to autograph band merchandise. If you like these guys, check out The Secret Storm and Ships in the Night, both of which are local bands.