Draft:Belle Morte (band)

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Belle Morte
Belle Morte musicians lying on a bed
From left to right: Ilya Petrashkevich, Ilya Rogovoy, Belle Morte, Sergey Butovsky, Rostislav Golubnichiy, Maria Shumanskaya in 2021
Background information
OriginMinsk, Belarus
Genres
Years active20015–present
LabelsWormholedeath
Members
  • Anastasia Schebrova
  • Sergey Butovsky
  • Maria Shumanskaya
  • Ilya Rogovoy
  • Ilya Petrashkevich
  • Rostislav Golubnichiy
Websitebellemortemusic.com

Belle Morte is a symphonic metal - gothic metal band from Minsk, Belarus, formed in 2015 by Anastasia Schebrova and Sergey Butovsky.[1][2][3][4] The band has released one album, one EP, thirteen singles, four official music videos and four official lyric videos.[2]

History[edit]

Formation and early years (2015–2018)[edit]

Belle Morte's history began as a studio project in 2015.[5][6][7]The band's name is derived from the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton, where Belle Morte is a secondary character, a member of The Vampire Council.[5][6]

Band's first single "Mercy" was released in 2017, followed by the first official EP Game on.[2][8][9]

Crime of Passion (2018–2021)[edit]

After EP release the band focused on their first full-length album. In 2020, they evolved into a full-fledged band, forming a permanent line-up.[10] Maria Shumanskaya, Ilya Rogovoy, Ilya Petrashkevich and Rostislav Golubnichiy joined the band.

In August 2020, unable to perform live due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions the band took part in the Bloody news online fest organized by Bloody News Metal Magazine and GlobMetal Promotions.[11][12][13]

In 2021 the band signed a contract with Italian label Wormholedeath[14][15] and released their first full-length conceptual album.[16][17] The album called Crime of Passion was inspired by John Fowles’s novel “The Collector".[6][18][19]

Global collaborations (2021– present)[edit]

During COVID-19 pandemic the band began recording their second studio album.[20] The pandemic and limitations connected with the global lockdown inspired Belle Morte to involve other musicians from different parts of the world remotely and incorporate a range of folk instruments.[21][22] During this period their music gains a strong folk component.[23]

The first single Fallen Idol released in 2022 features jouhikko parts recorded by Finnish musician Tero Kalliomäki [fi].[24]

Belle Morte at Bloody News Online fest
Belle Morte at Bloody News Online fest

The second single Krew features Ukrainian bandura by Yaroslav Dzhus [ua], guest vocals by Alex Pilkevych, prog metal artist of Ukrainian origin and Ada Rusinkiewicz, Polish singer-songwriter (HETHET). The track combines Belarusian, Ukrainian and Polish languages and is dedicated to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[25][26][27]

After Krew band released Exorcism single with morin khuur and Mongolian throat singing performed by Mongolian musician Ulziisaihan Horoldamba.[28][29][22]

In Blame me single the band continues to experiment with their sound and combines symphonic metal with jazz influences and Armenian duduk, recorded by Lernik Khachatrian, clarinetist/dudukist of Armenian origin.[10][20][30]

Black waters single was recorded in collaboration with Maulana Malik Ibrahim, a contemporary folk musician from Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia.[31][32] Maulana Malik Ibrahim performed suling and gamelan parts and backing vocals in Sundanese.

The most recent release September features oud and bağlama parts by Portuguese multi instrumentalist Rúben Monteiro.[33][34]

Members[edit]

Current members[edit]

  • Anastasia Schebrova aka Belle Morte – vocals (2015-present)
  • Sergey Butovsky – bass (2015-present)
  • Maria Shumanskaya – keyboards, violin (2020-present)
  • Ilya Rogovoy – guitar (2020-present)
  • Ilya Petrashkevich – guitar (2020-present)
  • Rostislav Golubnichiy - drums (2020-present)

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

  • Crime of Passion (2021)

EPs[edit]

  • Game on (2018)

Singles[edit]

  • Mercy (2017)
  • Devilish Deal (2018)
  • Wintersleep (2018)
  • My Legacy (2018)
  • To Get Her (2019)
  • To Get Her (acoustic version) (2019)
  • Lace (2019)
  • Fallen Idol (2022)
  • Krew (2022)
  • Exorcism (2023)
  • Blame me (2023)
  • Black Waters (2023)
  • September (2023)

Videography[edit]

  • Mercy Directed by Jack Lytkin[35]
  • Lace Directed by Jack Lytkin[36]
  • My little demon Directed by Jack Lytkin[37]
  • Who are you Directed by Jack Lytkin[38]
  • Broken things[39]
  • Krew[40]
  • Black waters[41]
  • September Directed by Riccardo Ceppari[42]
  • Exorcism Directed by Riccardo Ceppari[43]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Clement, Keith (2019-05-16). "Belle Morte Released New Single". Metalheads Forever Magazine. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  2. ^ a b c "Belle Morte - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". www.metal-archives.com. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  3. ^ "Belle Morte | Official site | Electronic Press Kit, bio, music, photos, reviews". Belle Morte | Official site. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  4. ^ "Belle Morte - Crime of Passion". Metal Temple Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  5. ^ a b "Belle Morte". crimsonmoonzine.com. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  6. ^ a b c "Diverse, coherent, dark, progressive, haunting – Introducing: Belle Morte". MyTouché Blog. 2021-05-13. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  7. ^ Astell, Hal C. F. "Belle Morte - Crime of Passion (2021)". Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  8. ^ "Belle Morte – Game On". Valkyrian Music. 2019-01-15. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  9. ^ "Belle Morte : Game On". www.spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  10. ^ a b Sparky (2023-07-02). "Belle Morte - We started discussing the specific emotions we wanted to evoke". thecoronersreportmag. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  11. ^ "Bloody News Online Fest live stream next week". Valkyrian Music. 2020-08-17. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  12. ^ "BLOODY NEWS: Online Fest 2020". Metal Temple Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  13. ^ "Bloody News Online Fest – The Romania's First Metal Online Festival is Here for You to Join! ‣ CVLTARTES". 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  14. ^ Strieder, Chris. "BELLE MORTE: Sign With Wormholedeath And Announce Debut Album "Crime of Passion" (darkstars.de NEWS)". darkstars.de Webzine (in German). Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  15. ^ KMN (2021-02-17). "BELLE MORTE – Sign With Wormholedeath And Announce Debut Album "Crime of Passion"". Kronos Mortus News. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  16. ^ Jones, Beth (2021-08-02). "Belle Morte - Crime Of Passion". Ever Metal. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  17. ^ Scuderi, Gustavo (2021-07-15). "Album Review – Belle Morte / Crime of Passion (2021)". THE HEADBANGING MOOSE. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  18. ^ "Belle Morte: Crime Of Passion – Musika". 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  19. ^ "Interview Interrogation: Belle Morte (Belarus)". Global Metal Apocalypse. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  20. ^ a b "Interview with Belle Morte - FemMetal - Goddesses of Metal - Promoting women in Metal and Rock". 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  21. ^ robilaz (2021-03-04). "Introducing: Belle Morte". GigRadar. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  22. ^ a b "BELLE MORTE - Releases New Single/Video Featuring Ulziisaikhan Horoldamba - Terra Relicta dark music web magazine". terrarelicta.com. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  23. ^ Biani, Emanuele (March 2023). "Esorcismi sinfonici". Rock Hard Italy: 59.
  24. ^ "Belle Morte in Tero Kalliomäki posneli single Fallen Idol \ PARANOID - prvi slovenski metalski web-zine". www.paranoid.si. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  25. ^ KMN (2022-09-10). "Don't Miss BELLE MORTE's Video For "Krew"". Kronos Mortus News. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  26. ^ Brayner, Fábio (2022-08-07). "BELLE MORTE - Banda lança o seu novo single "Krew", refletindo sobre os horrores do conflito na Ucrânia". The Old Coffin Spirit (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  27. ^ magazinerockcomunidad (2022-09-09). "No te pierdas el video de BELLE MORTE para «Krew". Magazine Rock (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  28. ^ Team, Headbangers (2023-01-31). "Symphonic Metal Wonder BELLE MORTE Release "Exorcism" Ft. Ulziisaikhan Horoldamba Single & Video". Headbangers.gr. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  29. ^ KMN (2023-01-27). "Symphonic Metal Wonder BELLE MORTE Release "Exorcism" Ft. Ulziisaikhan Horoldamba Single & Video". Kronos Mortus News. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  30. ^ "La banda de symphonic metal, Belle Morte tiene nuevo single, "Blame Me" - Atanathos" (in European Spanish). 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  31. ^ "BELLE MORTE Release New Single & Video 'Black Waters' Ft. Maulana Malik Ibrahim". Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ). 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  32. ^ "Symphonic Metal Sensation BELLE MORTE Releases New Single & Video "Black Waters" Ft. Maulana Malik Ibrahim". Drop The Spotlight. 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  33. ^ "BELLE MORTE Release New Single & Video 'September' Ft. Rúben Monteiro". Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ). 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  34. ^ "Ruben Monteiro | Official Website". www.rubenmonteiro.pt. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  35. ^ Belle Morte - Mercy (Official Music Video), retrieved 2023-09-30
  36. ^ Belle Morte - Lace (Official Music Video), retrieved 2023-09-30
  37. ^ Belle Morte - My Little Demon (Official Music Video), retrieved 2023-09-30
  38. ^ Belle Morte - Who are you (Official Animated Video), retrieved 2023-09-30
  39. ^ Belle Morte - Broken Things (Lyric Video), retrieved 2023-09-30
  40. ^ Belle Morte ft. Yaroslav Dzhus, Alex Pilkevych, Ada Rusinkiewicz - Krew, retrieved 2023-09-30
  41. ^ Belle Morte ft. Maulana Malik Ibrahim - Black Waters (Lyric video), retrieved 2023-09-30
  42. ^ Belle Morte ft. Ruben Monteiro - September (lyric video), retrieved 2024-02-21
  43. ^ Belle Morte ft. Ulziisaikhan Khoroldamba - Exorcism (Official Music Video), retrieved 2024-02-21

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