Andrew De Leon

Andrew De Leon, the goth opera sensation, gained widespread recognition as a contestant on the seventh season of America’s Got Talent. Born with a passion for goth-inspired hard rock, Andrew’s musical influences included iconic figures like Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson. Remarkably, he is a self-taught singer who never underwent formal training, adding a unique and authentic dimension to his operatic style.

De Leon’s breakthrough moment on America’s Got Talent was nothing short of spectacular. His audition left judges Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel, and Howard Stern in awe, earning him unanimous ‘yeses’ and a standing ovation. Stern even declared that De Leon had “blew the roof off the joint” and continued to praise him on his radio show.

Despite facing elimination in the Quarterfinals due to nerves, De Leon’s undeniable talent led to his selection by Howie Mandel for the Wild Card Show. With a Spanish operatic rendition of ‘Unbreak My Heart,’ he advanced to the Semifinals but narrowly missed making it to the Finals.

Post America’s Got Talent, De Leon signed with StandBy Records and released his debut EP, ‘Dark Tales,’ in 2015. His confidence grew, and he went on to release the album ‘Black Lights’ in 2013 and the EP ‘Christmas Lights.’ In 2018, ‘Ave’ showcased his renditions of classical pieces, while 2019 saw the release of the single ‘Bleeding Heart.’ Collaborating with singer-songwriter Andrew Roachford and multi-instrumentalist Andy Platts in 2020, De Leon featured in the single ‘I’m Not Sitting Down,’ marking a continued journey of artistic exploration and growth.