Charlie Bellmore is a guitarist, songwriter, and producer known for his work with Jasta, Dee Snider, Toxic Holocaust, Kings and Liars, and his new band Eastblood. A driving creative force in modern heavy music, Bellmore has written and performed for Dee Snider (For the Love of Metal, Leave a Scar #20 and 19 on the billboard charts respectively) , Tim “Ripper” Owens, George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher, and Many Eyes (The Light Age). While heavier music is his reputation he also adores instrumentals and quiet introspective music as well. A perfect recorded example is his song The Rainbow off of Many Eyes’ the light age. With multiple Billboard-charting releases, major endorsements from Jackson Guitars, FU Tone, EVH Gear, Neural DSP, and FU-Tone, and over 330K monthly listeners across his projects, Bellmore is recognized as one of metal’s most consistent creative minds. His philosophy is simple: guitar comes first—writing riffs that inspire players and define the sound of modern heavy music.

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Charlie Bellmore is a guitarist, songwriter, and producer known for his work with Jasta, Dee Snider, Toxic Holocaust, Kings and Liars, and his new band Eastblood. A driving creative force in modern heavy music, Bellmore has written and performed for Dee Snider (For the Love of Metal, Leave a Scar #20 and 19 on the billboard charts respectively) , Tim “Ripper” Owens, George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher, and Many Eyes (The Light Age). While heavier music is his reputation he also adores instrumentals and quiet introspective music as well. A perfect recorded example is his song The Rainbow off of Many Eyes’ the light age. With multiple Billboard-charting releases, major endorsements from Jackson Guitars, FU Tone, EVH Gear, Neural DSP, and FU-Tone, and over 330K monthly listeners across his projects, Bellmore is recognized as one of metal’s most consistent creative minds. His philosophy is simple: guitar comes first—writing riffs that inspire players and define the sound of modern heavy music.

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Charlie Bellmore is a guitarist, songwriter, and producer known for his work with Jasta, Dee Snider, Toxic Holocaust, Kings and Liars, and his new band Eastblood. A driving creative force in modern heavy music, Bellmore has written and performed for Dee Snider (For the Love of Metal, Leave a Scar #20 and 19 on the billboard charts respectively) , Tim “Ripper” Owens, George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher, and Many Eyes (The Light Age). While heavier music is his reputation he also adores instrumentals and quiet introspective music as well. A perfect recorded example is his song The Rainbow off of Many Eyes’ the light age.

With multiple Billboard-charting releases, major endorsements from Jackson Guitars, FU Tone, EVH Gear, Neural DSP, and FU-Tone, and over 330K monthly listeners across his projects, Bellmore is recognized as one of metal’s most consistent creative minds. His philosophy is simple: guitar comes first—writing riffs that inspire players and define the sound of modern heavy music.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music director, song writer, guitarist at Jasta
February 14, 2000 - Present
Wrote major contributions on every Jasta album, and have been the musical director and tour manager for the band since its inception and have handled all the hiring of musicians for the group
Guitarist, song writer, tour manager at Kingdom of sorrow
January 10, 2000 - Present
Touring live guitarist at Toxic holocaust
February 10, 2015 - August 30, 2018
Was a touring member of the thrash metal outfit and played 25 countries with the band toxic holocaust
Guitarist, musical director, head song writer at Dee Snider
August 20, 2017 - March 15, 2022
Co-Wrote the albums For the love of Metal and Leave a scar, performed on For the love of Metal LIVE. The first album debuted at 20th on the billboard charts, the second album at 19 and the live album at 22. Was musical director for the band as well and hired the members, rehearsed everyone and lead the band in practice and live.
Song Writer/Guitarist at Self-employed
November 1, 1997 - Present
Lifelong touring musician and songwriter, performing at venues of all sizes from intimate bars to large arenas. Founded multiple bands, serving as lead songwriter, guitarist and singer, with extensive experience writing original material and performing live.
Lead Guitarist/Song Writer at Dee Snider
October 1, 2017 - Present
Contributed as lead guitarist and songwriter on Dee Snider's album 'For the Love of Metal,' released on Napalm Records, which debuted at #20 on the Billboard 200. Song 'Become the Storm' generated significant online views and reception.
Lead Guitarist/Song Writer at Kingdom of Sorrow
January 1, 2007 - Present
Co-wrote and played lead guitar on the album 'Behind the Blackest Tears' with Jamey Jasta and Kirk Windstein. Led as guitarist and tour manager for European festival tours, including Mayhem Fest 2009.
Lead Guitarist/Song Writer at Jasta
March 1, 2007 - Present
Co-founder of Jamey Jasta's solo band, Jasta. Longtime collaborator, songwriter and guitarist. Writer, bass & guitarist on all albums: Jasta, Jasta The Lost Chapters, and Jasta The Lost Chapters II (due winter 2019). Tour Manager of two European tours and a number of US shows since 2007.
Guitar Teacher at Private Lessons, Connecticut/New York
April 1, 2002 - Present
Guitar teacher offering private beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Built lesson plans for students of all ages, from elementary school to adults. Natural teacher, sharing knowledge and love of guitar to anyone who wants to learn. Experience coaching from childhood through auditions and admission to Berklee School of Music.
Co-Founder, Band Manager at DME Management
February 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019
Managed several bands, two of which debuted on the Billboard Top 200. Studio production and tour management.
Touring Guitarist at Toxic Holocaust
June 1, 2015 - September 1, 2018
Lead live touring guitarist (2015–2018). Performed over 100 shows in 40 countries, an immensely rewarding experience.
Special Project Manager at RM Jones Environmental
February 27, 2005 - May 30, 2015
Project Manager specializing in Client Services with nationwide reach. Responsibilities included database & manifest management and calendar/pick-up coordination.
Guitarist, main song writer, studio bassist and tour manager at Many Eyes
March 27, 2023 - April 9, 2024
co-wrote the album "The Light Age" with the band, did the first very well received tour and acted at the TM and MD for that tour.
Production manager, production assistant at Milkwaukee Metal Fest
April 1, 2026 - Present
Have worked directly with festival management handling multiple details and also have been production manager for one of the stages since 2025

Education

Bachelor of music at Southern Connecticut state university
September 1, 1999 - July 20, 2004
Music Major at Southern Connecticut State University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026

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