Virgos Merlot

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Virgos Merlot
Origin Birmingham, Alabama
Orlando, Florida
Years active 1998 - 2000?
Genres Hard Rock, Alternative Metal
Labels Atlantic Records
Members Brett Hestla
Jason Marchant
JD Charlton
Ted "Deacon" Ledbetter
Chris Dickerson

Virgos Merlot was a hard rock band formed in 1998. Their singular release, Signs of a Vacant Soul, was released in 1999, and featured densely-produced atmospheric guitars, a heavy rhythm presence, and the commanding vocals of lead singer Brett Hestla.

Perhaps due to lackluster sales and its lukewarm critical reception, the band seemed to disappear sometime after the release of their LP.

The band later reformed for a short while, without guitarist Marchant. Due to legal red tape, they were known simply as 'Virgos' and released their only album ("The Path of Least Resistance") under Hestla and Marchant's old record label, Devine. "The Devine" was also the name of the band Hestla and Marchant were members of prior to the formation of Virgos Merlot. The Devine's only record, "Victim", was also released under this label.

After touring with Creed as replacement for bassist Brian Marshall, Hestla joined Dark New Day in 2004.

[edit] Members

  • Brett Hestla - Vocals, Guitar
  • Jason Marchant - Guitar
  • Ted "Deacon" Ledbetter - Guitar
  • Chris Dickerson - Bass, Vocals
  • JD Charlton - Drums

[edit] Discography

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Year Title Chart Positions Album
US Mainstream Rock
1999 "Gain" #40 Signs of a Vacant Soul

[edit] External Links

  • Virgos.ws Fan-run community devoted to Virgos Merlot/Virgos/The Devine and band members other musical projects. Has a collection of related media, and a forum.
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