Bella Morte

Bella Morte is a gothic/Industrial rock band that was formed in 1996 in Charlottesville, Virginia. They also incorporate elements of metal, punk, darkwave, death rock, 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 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.

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 the 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.

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