Based out of Charlottesville, Virginia, Bella Morte was formed in 1996 by Andy Deane and Gopal Metro. That same year the duo churned out a cassette only EP titled "Remorse", which quickly went out of print.

In 1997 the young band went on to record their first full-length album, "Remains". The debut was recorded at the Sound of Music in Richmond, Virginia, and included re-recorded versions of five tracks off of their 1996 release.

Two years followed and Bella Morte released their second album, "Where Shadows Lie", in 1999. The album featured two tracks with Bn Whitlow on guitar. Originally released on their independent label, Some Wear Leather, the record was picked up in 2000 by Cleopatra Records.

2001 was another big year for the up and coming act. Howitzer Records released Bella Morte's "Death Rock EP" on vinyl, which featured four previously unreleased tracks, and was limited to 300 copies. The EP quickly went out of print. Bella Morte also hit the road during that year with the Cruxshadows for a staggering 53 date US tour. Shortly afterwards and just in time for Halloween 2002, Bella Morte released a remastered version of "Remains", and the "Death Rock EP" on CD with two bonus tracks.

The band gained the attention of Metropolis Records, who released their album, "The Quiet", in November of 2002. Produced by Kevin McNoldy at Crystalphonic Studios in Charlottesville, Virginia, "The Quiet" features both Bn Whitlow and Tony Lechmanski on guitar.

In their latest creation, "As the Reasons Die", Bella Morte blends heavy guitars and dark synth lines to create something entirely their own. This CD, engineered by Gopal Metro and again produced by Kevin McNoldy at Crystalphonic Studio, displays over 49 minutes of the most energetic, daring music to hit record-store shelves in a long time. Bella Morte shows many different faces on this release, moving seamlessly between genres from song to song without ever seeming to lose cohesion. "As the Reasons Die" is dominated by unforgettable hooks and an ambitious sound that is amplified by top-notch production. This is definitely not an album to be missed from one of rock's greatest up and coming acts!

For live shows and all planned future recordings, the band is made up of: Andy Deane on Vocals, Gopal Metro on Bass, Tony Lechmanski on Guitar, Micah Consylman on Keyboards, and Jordan Marchini on Drums. If you get the chance, and you want to see one of the best live shows out there, check Bella Morte out on their upcoming world tour beginning in April 2004.