December updates from Bella Morte

NEW ALBUM UPDATE
We've been writing music like a bunch of fiends over the last month, and now it's time to start cutting demos. We're being very picky about which songs make the next album, as we want it to be the best yet. From what I'm hearing so far, that's not going to be a problem! But still, too many albums come out with one or two great songs and a lot of filler tracks making up the rest of the time. We'll never be the type of band that would release something we aren't behind 100 percent. I'll keep you posted on how things are coming along with the album, and we'll be looking to release the first song as a digital single early this spring.

HEAR A B-SIDE FROM BLEED THE GREY SKY BLACK FOR FREE!
Though things could change, right now it is looking like we will be recording this album ourselves. It will be the first time the band has ever had complete control over a recording, and we're looking forward to the challenge. Micah has become one hell of a producer/engineer, and you can check out his work at Final Symphony. A song called "Today" which we recorded for Bleed the Grey Sky Black that didn't make it on to the album is on the music player there, so go check it out.

NOVEL UPDATE
My novel, which was tentatively titled "The Party Crasher" (that is almost certain to change) is almost through the first phase of editing. It's taken a lot of work to get to this point, but I'm proud as hell of the book, and can't wait for it to become available to the public. I'm still aiming at a 2008 release and will, of course, keep you all updated. I've started a personal MySpace where I may be posting samples of my writing in the near future. Feel free to add me to your friends list by following this link.

NEW MERCH
There are some new shirts in our online store, and the fine folks at Metal Mafia have just restocked us with the very popular skully-guy necklaces! If you order in a hurry, your items will still get to you by Xmas in the U.S.

WEDDING BELLS!
Both Tony Lechmanski and Tony Pugh are getting hitched! And not to each other, though I think they'd make a great couple. So next time you're at a show be sure to give the guys a big congrats and a slap on the back. We're all happy for them and look forward to the big day(s)!

As you can see, we've been a busy bunch of guys. When I have a spare moment between writing songs and working on my book I've been reading an excellent novel called "The Bleeding Season" by Greg F. Gifune. I can't recommend it enough! Also, I've found that I not only like South Park, but am addicted to it. And I'm just fine with that.

I'll try to post here again beforehand, but if I don't find the time I hope you all have a great holiday! If you're in the VA area come on out to our last show of the year on December 29th at the Outback Lodge here in Charlottesville! It's going to be one hell of an early New Year's party, and we've even gotten Synthetic Division and Phoenix Noir performing!

We love you guys! Have a killer winter (the perfect season for listening to Bella Morte, right?)!

[Original Post by Andy, at myspace.com. View original source here.]