HOLLYWOOD, CA (SEP 2023) — VELLA LA VELLA brings serious heat to fans with the release of their new single, Blonde, Bad and Beautiful, and accompanying music video. Described as heavy metal rock with a satisfying dose of ripping chords and throbbing backbone beats, Blonde, Bad and Beautiful gets your blood pumping.
Formed in Spokane in 2020 during the pandemic, VELLA LA VELLA began playing music in a Pontiac going thru a Wendy’s drive thru, exploding on social media when their pop-up performances took them and their heavy metal-ified Pontiac, named Helldorado, into the feeds of millions of online users.
Powered by a DIY hard rock spirit, and inspired by the big, bad and ugly of electrified rock ‘n’ roll, they have steadily built a following of mainstream radio-rock fans to diehard metalheads.
The inspiration behind Blonde, Bad and Beautiful is a tangled mix of age-old sagas of love, sex and missed opportunities. “The song was inspired by a show we played at the University of Washington,” said Symmes. “And I saw one of the most beautiful girls ever rockin’ out in front. She was the one that got away.”
The video is infused with turbo-driven imagery that’s impossible to lose your attention. It’s about primordial urges and unfulfilled desires. It’s fast-paced and exhilarating. Blonde, Bad and Beautiful freezes a moment in time that was lost, but never forgotten.
Johnny Symmes (guitarist and vocalist) was born and raised in Spokane, Washington where his love of music flourished against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest. His style is influenced by the iconic kings of heavy metal such as AC/DC and Judas Priest, to the contemporary styles of Ghost, Eric Johnson and Brett Garsed. He brings a fresh perspective to heavy metal, with a dynamic range and ability to energize his audience. Johnny met his band members at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California where they have solidified their sound and taken their music to stages from LA to the Midwest. @wjsymmes
Johnny Shankel (bassist) is a Phoenix-born, California-based bassist known for his in-your-face personality on and off the stage. His path to bass started with a pair of drumsticks and his 7+ years on the kit cemented his musicality in the rhythm section. He brings right-hand techniques and a distinctive voice to the bass, adding his authentic style to the single, Blonde, Bad and Beautiful. Johnny actively plays for Vella La Vella and other music projects while attending the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California.@johnnyshankel
Luis Ortega (guitarist), is a Marine veteran who now pursues his passion for music. From Marine to musician, Luis’s music is a testament to his strength and resilience, inspiring others to follow their passions. With 15+ years as a guitarist under his belt, Luis brings rhythmic, yet melodic, blues rock inspired riffs to the single, Blonde, Bad and Beautiful. He attends the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California, produces his own music and likes to push the boundaries with exploratory and experimental sounds. @luisortegamusic
Nachiket Karekar (drummer), goes by Nach and hails from Mumbai, India where he starred on MTV Splitsvilla on national television, propelling his career. Nach’s journey morphed from actor to artist when his passion for drumming and songwriting led him to pursue music at Asia’s largest music school, Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music. Nach brings power to the drum set, adding his irrepressible style to Vella La Vella’s high energy music. Nach is working on musical projects and drumming with Vella La Vella while attending the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. @nachiketkarekar
Vella La Vella released the single and music video Anthem in August 2022.
Blonde, Bad and Beautiful is available on all music platforms and was recorded by Jonathan Mireles @audiomech in Reseda, California.
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