In March 10, 2007, co-founder Gopal Metro left the band, and vocalist Andy Deane announced Tony Pugh as his replacement. Bella Morte's 2011 lineup included Andy Deane on vocals, Tony Lechmanski on guitar, Marshall Camden on bass, and Branden Shores on drums.
Having been signed to Metropolis Records from 2002-2014, Bella Morte also released albums through their own label, Some Wear Leather, and Cleopatra Records. In 2006, Bella Morte's album "Bleed the Grey Sky Black" reached number one on the Metropolis Records Preorder sales list.
On July 25, 2023, after the death of guitarist Tony Lechmanski, Andy Deane announced that Bella Morte had played their final show on March 31, 2023, at Dark Force Fest in New Jersey. Andy continued his musical journey as a solo artist under The Rain Within.
Discography:
- Remorse (1996)
- Remains (1997, 2002)
- Where Shadows Lie (2000)
- The Death Rock EP (Vinyl 2001, CD 2002)
- The Quiet (2002)
- As the Reasons Die (2004)
- Songs for the Dead (2004)
- Bleed The Grey Sky Black (2006)
- Beautiful Death (October 7, 2008)
- The Rain Within: Pain Management (Andy Deane)
- Before the Flood (2011)
- Exorcisms (2014)
- Year Of The Ghost (2017)
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Remorse
Bella Morte Lyrics
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With snow swirling down
Memories lurking in his eyes
Blood is on his hands
She still lives inside of him
She still holds in eyes in thrall
She still softly sings to him
And she still owns his soul
And he will live forever more
The walls of his world crashing down
Alone in the dark
The walls of his world crashing down
Shadows in his might
The walls of his world crashing down
Sanity has gone
Tears of blood rolled down his cheeks
As she cried his name
Trapped, he stood and watched her fall
Screaming in the rain
He still hears her crying there
Sees her pictures on the wall
He still sees her lying there
And he still hears her call
And he will live forever more
The walls of his world crashing down
Alone in the dark
The walls of his world crashing down
Shadows in his mind
The walls of his world crashing down
Sanity has gone
Walls of white and silken sheets
Line his padded cell
Far beyond the metal door
Eternity his hall
Well, they did not understand
When he cried out her name
No, they did not understand
Death was the only way
The song "Remorse" by Bella Morte details the haunting aftermath of a tragic event that has left the singer's world crashing down. The lyrics describe a man standing in the chill of the night with snow swirling around him, memories lurking in his eyes and blood on his hands. Despite the passage of time, he can still feel her presence inside of him, her eyes holding him in thrall, her voice singing softly to him, and her soul owning his. His world is falling apart, and he is left alone in the dark, with only the shadows of his mind for company. He weeps tears of blood as he watches her fall, trapped and helpless, both physically and mentally. The echoes of her crying and her call still haunt him, and he can see her pictures on the wall and recall the moment she lay there.
The second verse reveals the aftermath of the event, with the walls of the singer's world crashing down in waves. He is now sentenced to live behind the walls of a padded cell. Though the silken sheets and white walls may seem luxurious, he is trapped in a prison of eternity, lost in his own mind. He cries out her name, but no one understands him, and he is left with death as the only way out. The song is a haunting reminder of the powerful hold that love and loss can have over a person, and the devastating toll it can take on one's sanity.
Line by Line Meaning
He stands in the chill of night
In the cold of the night, he is standing somewhere.
With snow swirling down
There are snowflakes falling around him, moving in a circular motion.
Memories lurking in his eyes
His eyes have memories that are trying to hide or be concealed.
Blood is on his hands
There is blood on his hands, usually an indication that he has killed someone violently.
She still lives inside of him
Even though she is not physically present anymore, he still remembers her and has thoughts of her inside his mind.
She still holds in eyes in thrall
Looking into his eyes, you can see that she still has a hold on him or that he is captivated by her.
She still softly sings to him
He imagines that he can still hear her voice singing softly to him, even though she is not really there.
And she still owns his soul
He feels as though she has taken over his life, and that he can no longer make decisions for himself.
And he will live forever more
He believes that he will live forever, either because of what he has done or can still do, or because of his memories of her.
The walls of his world crashing down
Everything that he has built up around his life or mind is falling apart, as though it is breaking or crumbling.
Alone in the dark
He is by himself in the darkness, either because others have abandoned him or he has isolated himself from them.
Shadows in his might
He is powerful, but there are still things or people around him that give him doubt, or make him feel insignificant.
Sanity has gone
He has lost his sense of sanity, either through his own actions or because of what has happened to him.
Tears of blood rolled down his cheeks
The tears that he is crying are mixed with blood, implying that he has been hurt or is still hurting.
As she cried his name
He can hear her voice calling out his name, either because she is in danger or because she is trying to communicate with him.
Trapped, he stood and watched her fall
He was unable to do anything to help her, as he was stuck or trapped in his own situation.
Screaming in the rain
She is shouting out or crying out in distress, while standing in the rain.
He still hears her crying there
Even though she is no longer present, he can still hear her voice crying out for him, or in pain.
Sees her pictures on the wall
In his mind or in his physical surroundings, he can see pictures of her as a memory or reminder of what he has lost.
He still sees her lying there
He can still see her body or her image lying on the ground, either because he witnessed it or because he imagines it.
And he still hears her call
Her voice still echoes in his mind, either as an actual call to action or as a reminder of his past.
Walls of white and silken sheets
The objects or surfaces around him are white and silky, giving the impression of luxuriousness or cleanliness.
Line his padded cell
He is in a padded cell, either due to mental illness or confinement for what he has done.
Far beyond the metal door
Outside the door of his cell, there is a distance, either physically, mentally or emotionally.
Eternity his hall
He is confined to his own idea of eternity, with no end to his suffering or confinement.
Well, they did not understand
The people or society around him did not comprehend or were not able to empathize with his situation.
When he cried out her name
He shouted out her name, either in distress, longing or anger.
No, they did not understand
Their lack of understanding has resulted in consequences that are now affecting him.
Death was the only way
For him, the only way out of his situation was through death or dying, as it would end his pain or suffering.
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