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| genre = {{hlist|]<ref>{{cite book|first= Deena |last= Weinstein |author-link= Deena Weinstein |title= Heavy Metal: The Music and Its Culture |year= 2000 |page= 54 |publisher= ] |isbn= 0-306-80970-2}}</ref><ref>McGovern, Brian Vincent (September–October 1998).{{cite web|url=http://www.hmmagazine.com/issue73/73Albums.htm |title=Okay... here they are... the Album Reviews! |access-date=April 24, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010713015007/http://www.hmmagazine.com/issue73/73Albums.htm |archive-date=July 13, 2001 }} . '']'' (73). {{ISSN|1066-6923}}.</ref>|]<ref name="Waters"/>|]<ref name="Waters"/>|]<ref>{{cite book|first= Eric |last= Strother |title= Unlocking the Paradox of Christian Metal Music |year= 2013 |publisher= University of Kentucky |page= 41 |url= http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1010&context=music_etds |format= PDF}}</ref>}} | genre = {{hlist|]<ref>{{cite book|first= Deena |last= Weinstein |author-link= Deena Weinstein |title= Heavy Metal: The Music and Its Culture |year= 2000 |page= 54 |publisher= ] |isbn= 0-306-80970-2}}</ref><ref>McGovern, Brian Vincent (September–October 1998).{{cite web|url=http://www.hmmagazine.com/issue73/73Albums.htm |title=Okay... here they are... the Album Reviews! |access-date=April 24, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010713015007/http://www.hmmagazine.com/issue73/73Albums.htm |archive-date=July 13, 2001 }} . '']'' (73). {{ISSN|1066-6923}}.</ref>|]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://themetalonslaught.com/2019/01/07/hello-world/ | title=Lord of the Dale – Our Exclusive Interview with Dale Thompson – the Metal Onslaught | date=January 7, 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://sleazeroxx.com/stryper-asking-fans-what-they-want-to-hear-on-next-album-and-whether-they-should-abandon-their-colours/ | title=Stryper asking fans what they want to hear on next album and whether they should abandon their colours - Sleaze Roxx | date=October 23, 2019 }}</ref>|]<ref name="Waters" />|]<ref name="Waters" />}}
| years_active = 1983–2018 | years_active = 1983–present
| label = {{hlist|Pure Metal|]|Rugged|]|Retroactive}} | label = {{hlist|Pure Metal|]|Rugged|]|Retroactive}}
| website = {{URL|bridepub.com/}} | website = {{URL|bridepub.com}}
| current_members = * ] | current_members = * ]
* Troy Thompson * Troy Thompson
| past_members = * Steve Osborne | past_members = * Steve Osborne
* Frank Partipilo * Frank Partipilo
* Rick Foley * Rick Foley
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⚫ '''Bride''' is an American ] band formed in the 1980s, by brothers ] and Troy Thompson. During the band's peak years it was known for covering a wide range of musical styles and remains popular in places like Brazil. Their song "Same 'Ol Sinner" is on the ] PC game '']''.{{citation needed|date=April 2018}}


⚫ '''Bride''' is an American ] and ] band that formed in ] by brothers ] and Troy Thompson in 1983. During the band's peak years, it was known for covering a wide range of musical styles and remains popular in places like Brazil. Their song "Same 'Ol Sinner" is on the ] PC game '']''.
==Band history==
⚫ Bride was formed in ] in the early 1980s, by brothers ] and Troy Thompson. Going by the name Matrix at first, the brothers started writing ] and recording ] in 1983. They recorded four demos and started selling them at concerts and through magazines. In 1986, the band opened for the Canadian group ] in ]. This performance caught the eye of an agent of ]. He decided to sign them to their new label, ''Pure Metal Records'', which was oriented to metal music. At that time, the band consisted of ] Steve Osborne (1966–2011), ] Scott Hall, and ] Stephen Rolland. They officially changed its name to Bride and went on to record '']''. In 1988, bassist Frank Partipilo joined the band and with this line up they recorded '']'' and '']'' (1989).<ref name=Powell_Fe>{{cite book |last=Powell |first=Mark Allan |title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music |year=2002 |publisher=Hendrickson Publishers |location=], ] |isbn=1-56563-679-1 |edition=First printing |chapter=Bride |pages= |chapter-url-access=registration |chapter-url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofco00mark/page/110 }}</ref>


== History ==
⚫ With their contract with Pure Metal Records about to end, the band released ''End of the Age'' in 1990, which is a ] of hits from their first three albums, as well as two new songs that would go to become Bride staples - ''Everybody Knows My Name'' and ''Same Ol' Sinner''. The album signaled the "end of an age" as the band shifted away from the heavy metal of their past towards a Guns N' Roses' influenced hard rock sound.
⚫ Bride formed in 1983 in ] by brothers ] and Troy Thompson. Going by the name Matrix at first, the brothers started writing ] and recording demos in 1983. They recorded four demos and started selling them at concerts and through magazines. In 1986, the band opened for the Canadian group ] in ]. This performance caught the eye of an agent of ]. He decided to sign them to their new label, ''Pure Metal Records'', which was oriented to metal music. At that time, the band consisted of vocalist Dale Thompson, bassist Troy Thompson, guitarist William Sutherland and drummer Stephen Rolland. With this lineup, Troy Thompson sometimes also played guitar while Dale Thompson played bass. They officially changed its name to Bride and went on to record '']''. In 1988, bassist Frank Partipilo joined the band and with this line up they recorded '']'' and '']'' (1989).<ref name=Powell_Fe>{{cite book |last=Powell |first=Mark Allan |title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music |year=2002 |publisher=Hendrickson Publishers |location=], ] |isbn=1-56563-679-1 |edition=First printing |chapter=Bride |pages= |chapter-url-access=registration |chapter-url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofco00mark/page/110 }}</ref>


⚫ With their contract with Pure Metal Records about to end, the band released ''End of the Age'' in 1990, which is a compilation album of hits from their first three albums, as well as two new songs that would go to become Bride staples – ''Everybody Knows My Name'' and ''Same Ol' Sinner''. The album signaled the "end of an age" as the band shifted away from the heavy metal of their past towards a Guns N' Roses' influenced hard rock sound.
⚫ In 1991, Rick Foley (bass) and Jerry McBroom (drums) joined the band. With a new record deal with ], the band released '']''. The album spawned some hits in commercial radio. In 1992, it was announced that Dale would leave to join ] to replace Michael Sweet, but this never took place.<ref name=Powell_Fe/> They followed '']'' with '']'' and '']'' (1994) before releasing yet another compilation, ''Shotgun Wedding: 11 No.&nbsp;1 Hits and Mrs.'', and finally parting ways with Starsong in 1995. All three albums produced many successful hits in Brazil, where the band has toured and been received with enormous crowds and fanbase.


⚫ In 1991, Rick Foley (bass) and Jerry McBroom (drums) joined the band. With a new record deal with ], the band released '']'' that year. The album spawned some hits in commercial radio. In 1992, it was announced that Dale would leave to join ] to replace Michael Sweet, but this never took place.<ref name=Powell_Fe /> They followed ''Kinetic Faith'' with '']'' in 1992 and ''Scarecrow Messiah'' in 1994 before releasing another compilation album, ''Shotgun Wedding: 11 No.&nbsp;1 Hits and Mrs.'', and finally parting ways with Starsong in 1995. All three albums produced many successful hits in Brazil, where the band has toured and been received with enormous crowds and fanbase.
That same year, the band signed a one-record deal with a new label called Rugged Records. They also welcomed a new bassist, Steve Curtsinger. '']'' (1995) featured ] and ].<ref name=Powell_Fe/> In 1997, they released ''The Jesus Experience'' which continued their alternative style leanings, however, with a slight ] and ] overtone.{{cn|date=March 2022}} The next year, they released ''Oddities''. Although intended to be a return to their roots, the album was more of a blend between alternative rock and ].<ref name=Powell_Fe/>


That same year, the band signed a one-record deal with a new label called Rugged Records. They also welcomed a new bassist, Steve Curtsinger. ''Drop'' (1995) featured ] and ].<ref name=Powell_Fe />
⚫ After some differences with the label, the band asked to be released from its contract. Some time later, Curtsinger and was replaced with Andrew Wilkinson before Lawrence Bishop took the spot, McBroom also left and was replaced with Michael Loy. Being picked up by Absolute Records and veering into ] territory,<ref name=Powell_Fe/> the band released ''Fist Full of Bees'' in 2001. The album was quickly disparaged by fans for containing ] and rapcore elements.

In 1997, ''The Jesus Experience'', Bride's eighth studio album, was released on ]. The album continued the band's ]-style leanings while incorporating ] and ] overtones. A music video was made for the track "The Worm";<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP-9ScpeP6Y |title=BRIDE – The Worm (Videoclip)HD |date=September 13, 2015 |last=Steve Ray |access-date=October 18, 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> the song was released as a single in 1997.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Worm |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/16968042-Bride-The-Worm |publisher=Discogs |access-date=October 18, 2024}}</ref> According to Dale Thompson during an interview in April 1997, the album's title was inspired by a conversation with an individual after the end of one of the band's concerts in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/interviews/Bride.asp |title=Bride 1997 Jesusfreakhideout.com Interview |publisher=Jesusfreakhideout.com |access-date=October 18, 2024}}</ref>

In 1998, the band released ''Oddities''. Although intended to be a return to their roots, the album was more of a blend between alternative rock and ].<ref name=Powell_Fe /> After some differences with the label, the band asked to be released from its contract. Sometime later, Curtsinger and was replaced with Andrew Wilkinson before Lawrence Bishop took the spot, McBroom also left and was replaced with Michael Loy.

⚫ Being picked up by Absolute Records and veering into ] territory,<ref name=Powell_Fe /> the band released ''Fist Full of Bees'' in 2001. The album was quickly disparaged by fans for containing ] and rapcore elements.


In 2003, the band independently released ''This Is It''. It was re-released in 2006 under Retrospective Records, digitally remastered and with bonus tracks and a new cover. In 2003, the band independently released ''This Is It''. It was re-released in 2006 under Retrospective Records, digitally remastered and with bonus tracks and a new cover.
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In 2006, Bride released ''Skin for Skin'', with guitar solos from former Bride guitarist Steve Osborne. The album was praised by Scott Waters of Ultimatum, who said it was "a logical step from 'This Is It' and is an honest and successful attempt to progress without worry of what is popular."<ref name="Waters">{{cite web |url=http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/bride.html |title=Bride |access-date=January 3, 2008 |author=Waters, Scott |publisher=No Life 'til Metal}}</ref> In 2006, Bride released ''Skin for Skin'', with guitar solos from former Bride guitarist Steve Osborne. The album was praised by Scott Waters of Ultimatum, who said it was "a logical step from 'This Is It' and is an honest and successful attempt to progress without worry of what is popular."<ref name="Waters">{{cite web |url=http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/bride.html |title=Bride |access-date=January 3, 2008 |author=Waters, Scott |publisher=No Life 'til Metal}}</ref>


The band reunited with former members, Jerry McBroom and Steve Osborne, to record their next album, ''Tsar Bomba'', which was released on October 27, 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sleazeroxx.com/news09/0613bri.shtml |title=Bride Finishes New CD 'Tsar Bomba' |access-date=July 5, 2009 |author=Skid |date=June 13, 2009 |publisher=Sleazeroxx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090620070242/http://www.sleazeroxx.com/news09/0613bri.shtml |archive-date=June 20, 2009 }}</ref> The band reunited with former members, Jerry McBroom and Steve Osborne, to record their next album, ''Tsar Bomba'', which was released on October 27, 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sleazeroxx.com/news09/0613bri.shtml |title=Bride Finishes New CD 'Tsar Bomba' |access-date=July 5, 2009 |author=Skid |date=June 13, 2009 |publisher=Sleazeroxx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090620070242/http://www.sleazeroxx.com/news09/0613bri.shtml |archive-date=June 20, 2009 }}</ref>


In 2011, Retroactive Records remastered and re-released the band's first three albums (''Show No Mercy'', ''Live to Die'', ''Silence Is Madness'') in a series called "The Originals". In addition, 2003's ''This Is It'' was also remastered to support the re-releases. In 2011, Retroactive Records remastered and re-released the band's first three albums (''Show No Mercy'', ''Live to Die'', ''Silence Is Madness'') in a series called "The Originals". In addition, 2003's ''This Is It'' was also remastered to support the re-releases.


Original guitarist Steve Osborne died of suicide on November 16, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.facebook.com/bridemetal/posts/10150392136713893 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/47849053892/10150392136713893 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Steve Osbourne suicide |access-date=June 23, 2012 |author=Bride's Facebook page |date=November 18, 2011 |publisher=Facebook}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Original guitarist Steve Osborne died of suicide on November 16, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.facebook.com/bridemetal/posts/10150392136713893 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/47849053892/10150392136713893 |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |url-access=limited|title=Steve Osbourne suicide |access-date=June 23, 2012 |date=November 18, 2011 |publisher=Facebook}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

⚫ In December 2013, after 30 years, Dale Thompson announced that the band was coming to an end.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://untombed.com/bride-says-farewell-and-lightout/ |title=Bride says Farewell and Lightout &#124; Christian Metal and Rock Online-Magazine |website=Untombed.com |access-date=December 27, 2013}}</ref>


The band released "Here is Your God" on Retroactive Records in November 2020 while announcing a new album of the same name, for release on CD on December 15, 2020, and on vinyl on March 10, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.classicchristianrockzine.com/2020/11/heres-cover-song-and-release-date-of.html|title=Here's the cover, song and release date of Bride's upcoming album: "Here is your God"|first=Anthony|last=Martinez|access-date=January 12, 2021}}</ref>
⚫ In December 2013, after 30 years, Dale Thompson announced that the band was coming to an end.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://untombed.com/bride-says-farewell-and-lightout/ |title=Bride says Farewell and Lightout &#124; Christian Metal and Rock Online-Magazine |publisher=Untombed.com |access-date=December 27, 2013}}</ref>


The band released "Here is Your God" on Retroactive Records in November 2020 while announcing a new album of the same name, for release on CD on December 15, 2020 and on vinyl on March 10, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.classicchristianrockzine.com/2020/11/heres-cover-song-and-release-date-of.html|title=Here's the cover, song and release date of Bride's upcoming album: "Here is your God"|first=Anthony|last=Martinez|access-date=January 12, 2021}}</ref> The band began working on a new album in 2022, announcing the release of "Are You Awake?" for early 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.classicchristianrockzine.net/2022/11/bride-announces-new-album-are-you-awake.html|title=Bride announces new album: Are you awake?|first=Anthony|last=Martinez|website=Classicchristianrockzine.net|access-date=May 21, 2023}}</ref>


==Band members== == Band members ==
⚫ '''Current lineup'''
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⚫ '''Current line-up'''
* ] – vocals * ] – vocals
* Troy Thompson – guitars * Troy Thompson – guitars
* Nenel Lucena – bass guitar * Frank Partipilo – bass (1988–1991, 2024–present)
* Alexandre Aposan – drums * Alexandre Aposan – drums


'''Former''' '''Former'''
* Steve Osborne – guitar (1986–1988, 2006, 2009) * Steve Osborne – guitar (1986–1988, 2006, 2009) <small>(died 2011)</small>
* Scott Hall – bass guitar (1986–1988) * Scott Hall – bass (1986–1988)
* Rick Foley – bass guitar (1991–1994) * Rick Foley – bass (1991–1994)
* Steve Curtsinger – bass guitar (1995–1998,1999) * Steve Curtsinger – bass (1995–1998, 1999)
* Stephen Rolland – drums (1986–1990) * Stephen Rolland – drums (1986–1990)
* Frank Partipillo – bass guitar (1988–1991) * Nenel Lucena – bass
* Andrew Wilkinson – bass guitar (1998–1999) * Andrew Wilkinson – bass (1998–1999)
* Michael Loy – drums (1999–2009) * Michael Loy – drums (1999–2009)
* Lawrence Bishop – bass guitar (1999–2009) * Lawrence Bishop – bass (1999–2009)
* G.D Watts – bass guitar (2009–2013) * G.D Watts – bass (2009–2013)
* Jerry McBroom – drums (1991–1999, 2009–2013) * Jerry McBroom – drums (1991–1999, 2009–2013)


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==Discography== == Discography ==
'''Main studio albums''' '''Main studio albums'''
*'']'' (1986, Pure Metal) *'']'' (1986, Pure Metal)
*'']'' (1988, Pure Metal) *'']'' (1988, Pure Metal)
*'']'' (1989, Pure Metal) *'']'' (1989, Pure Metal)
*'']'' (1991 ]) *'']'' (1991, ])
*'']'' (1992, ]) *'']'' (1992, Star Song)
*'']'' (1994, ]) *''Scarecrow Messiah'' (1994, Star Song)
*'']'' (1995, Rugged Records) *''Drop'' (1995, Rugged Records)
*''The Jesus Experience'' (September 16, 1997, ]) *''The Jesus Experience'' (1997, ])
*''Oddities'' (November 23, 1998, Organic, Reviews: ''HM Magazine''<ref name=HM_74>{{cite journal |last=Van Pelt |first=Doug |date=November–December 1998 |title=Album Reviews: BRIDE ''Oddities'' |journal=] |issn=1066-6923 |issue=74 |page=131 |volume=78 |url=http://www.hmmagazine.com/issue74/74Albums.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010222184244/http://www.hmmagazine.com/issue74/74Albums.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 22, 2001 }}<!--|access-date=April 24, 2007 --></ref>) *''Oddities'' (November 23, 1998, Organic, Reviews: ''HM Magazine''<ref name=HM_74>{{cite journal |last=Van Pelt |first=Doug |date=November–December 1998 |title=Album Reviews: BRIDE ''Oddities'' |journal=] |issn=1066-6923 |issue=74 |page=131 |volume=78 |url=http://www.hmmagazine.com/issue74/74Albums.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010222184244/http://www.hmmagazine.com/issue74/74Albums.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 22, 2001}}<!--|access-date=April 24, 2007 --></ref>)
*'']'' (2001, Absolute Records) *''Fist Full of Bees'' (2001, Absolute Records)
*''This is It'' (2003, independent) *''This is It'' (2003, independent)
*''Skin for Skin'' (2006, Retroactive Records) *''Skin for Skin'' (2006, Retroactive Records)
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*''Snake Eyes'' (2018, independent) *''Snake Eyes'' (2018, independent)
*''Here is Your God'' (2020, Retroactive Records) *''Here is Your God'' (2020, Retroactive Records)
*''Bluegrass Gospel'' (2021, independent) *''Are You Awake'' (2023, Retroactive Records)
⚫ *''Christmas'' (2021, independent)


'''Compilations and other releases''' '''Compilations and other releases'''
*''End of the Age'' (1990, ]) *''End of the Age'' (1990, Star Song)
*'']'' Special Collector's Edition (1992, ]) *''Snakes in the Playground'' Special Collector's Edition (1992, Star Song)
*''God Gave Rock 'n' Roll to You'' (1993, ]) *''The Lost Reels'' (1994, independent)
*''Shotgun Wedding: 11 No.&nbsp;1 Hits and Mrs.'' (1995, ]) *''God Gave Rock and Roll to You'' single (1994, Star Song)
⚫ *''I Predict a Clone'' – various artists (1994, REX 41004-2, a tribute to ])
⚫ *''Lost Reels I'' (1994, independent)
*''Shotgun Wedding: 11 No.&nbsp;1 Hits and Mrs.'' (1995, Star Song)
⚫ *''Lost Reels II'' (1994, independent)
⚫ *''The Lost Reels II'' (1996, independent)
⚫ *''I Predict a Clone'' - various artists (1994 REX 41004-2, a tribute to ])
*''Lost Reels III'' (1997, independent) *''The Worm'' single (1997, Organic)
⚫ *''The Lost Reels III'' (1997, independent)
*'']'' (1999, Old School Records) *'']'' (1999, Old School Records)
*''Bride Live Volume II Acoustic'' (2000, Millennium Eight Records) *''Bride Live Volume II Acoustic'' (2000, Millennium Eight Records)
*''Best of Bride'' (June 27, 2000, Organic Records) *''Best of Bride'' (June 27, 2000, Organic Records)
*''Live at Cornerstone 2001'' (2001, Millennium Eight Records) *''Live at Cornerstone 2001'' (2001, Millennium Eight Records)
*''The Matrix Years / Lost Reels'' (2001, Millennium Eight Records) *''The Matrix Years & Lost Reels I'' (2001, Millennium Eight Records)
⚫ *''MP3 Major Releases'' (2001, independent)
*''MP3 Independent Releases'' (2001, independent)
*''The Organic Years'' (2002, Millennium Eight Records) *''The Organic Years'' (2002, Millennium Eight Records)
*''Raw'' (2003, independent 7-track demo)
*''This Is It'' (2006, Retroactive Records with bonus tracks) *''This Is It'' (2006, Retroactive Records with bonus tracks)
⚫ *''Bluegrass Gospel'' (2021, independent)
⚫ *''Christmas'' (2021, independent)
*''Eyes Wide Open'' ] (2023, Retroactive Records)


==Awards== == Awards ==
Bride has received four ] from the ]. Three were for "Hard Music Song", in 1992, ], and 1994.<ref name=DOVE_HS>. Published by the ]. Retrieved February 5, 2007.</ref> The fourth was at the ] in 1995, for "Hard Music Album" for ''Scarecrow Messiah''.<ref name=DOVE_HA>. Published by the ]. Retrieved February 5, 2007.</ref> Bride has received four ] from the ]. Three awards were for "Hard Music Song" in ], ], and ].<ref name=DOVE_HS>. Published by the ]. Retrieved February 5, 2007.</ref> The fourth award was at the ] in 1995 for "Hard Music Album" for ''Scarecrow Messiah''.<ref name=DOVE_HA>. Published by the ]. Retrieved February 5, 2007.</ref>


==See also== == See also ==
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==References== == References ==
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===Further reading=== === Further reading ===
* {{cite book |last=Hale |first=Mark |title=Headbangers |year=1993 |publisher=Popular Culture, Ink |location=], ] |edition=First edition, second printing |isbn=1-56075-029-4 |chapter=0449 |page=53}} * {{cite book |last=Hale |first=Mark |title=Headbangers |year=1993 |publisher=Popular Culture, Ink |location=], ] |edition=First edition, second printing |isbn=1-56075-029-4 |chapter=0449 |page=53}}
* {{cite journal |last=Van Pelt |first=Doug |date=May–June 1999 |title=Indie Album Reviews: BRIDE ''Oddities'' (video) |journal=] |issn=1066-6923 |issue=77 |access-date=April 24, 2007 |url=http://www.hmmagazine.com/issue77/77Albumrevs.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010713015104/http://www.hmmagazine.com/issue77/77Albumrevs.htm |archive-date=July 13, 2001}} * {{cite journal |last=Van Pelt |first=Doug |date=May–June 1999 |title=Indie Album Reviews: BRIDE ''Oddities'' (video) |journal=] |issn=1066-6923 |issue=77 |access-date=April 24, 2007 |url=http://www.hmmagazine.com/issue77/77Albumrevs.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010713015104/http://www.hmmagazine.com/issue77/77Albumrevs.htm |archive-date=July 13, 2001}}


==External links== == External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.bridepub.com/}} * {{Official website|http://www.bridepub.com/}}
* {{Allmusic|class=artist|id=bride-mn0000622606|label=Bride}} * {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=bride-mn0000622606|label=Bride}}
* {{Discogs artist|Bride|Bride}} * {{Discogs artist|Bride|Bride}}
* {{IMDb name|nm14751216}}


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Bride
OriginLouisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Genres
Years active1983–present
Labels
Members
Past members
  • Steve Osborne
  • Frank Partipilo
  • Rick Foley
  • Scott Hall
  • Steve Curtsinger
  • Stephen Rolland
  • Andrew Wilkinson
  • Lawrence Bishop
  • Michael Loy
  • Jerry McBroom
  • G.D Watts
Websitebridepub.com

Bride is an American Christian rock and metal band that formed in Louisville, Kentucky by brothers Dale and Troy Thompson in 1983. During the band's peak years, it was known for covering a wide range of musical styles and remains popular in places like Brazil. Their song "Same 'Ol Sinner" is on the Digital Praise PC game Guitar Praise.

History

Bride formed in 1983 in Louisville, Kentucky by brothers Dale and Troy Thompson. Going by the name Matrix at first, the brothers started writing music and recording demos in 1983. They recorded four demos and started selling them at concerts and through magazines. In 1986, the band opened for the Canadian group Daniel Band in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. This performance caught the eye of an agent of Refuge Records. He decided to sign them to their new label, Pure Metal Records, which was oriented to metal music. At that time, the band consisted of vocalist Dale Thompson, bassist Troy Thompson, guitarist William Sutherland and drummer Stephen Rolland. With this lineup, Troy Thompson sometimes also played guitar while Dale Thompson played bass. They officially changed its name to Bride and went on to record Show No Mercy. In 1988, bassist Frank Partipilo joined the band and with this line up they recorded Live to Die and Silence Is Madness (1989).

With their contract with Pure Metal Records about to end, the band released End of the Age in 1990, which is a compilation album of hits from their first three albums, as well as two new songs that would go to become Bride staples – Everybody Knows My Name and Same Ol' Sinner. The album signaled the "end of an age" as the band shifted away from the heavy metal of their past towards a Guns N' Roses' influenced hard rock sound.

In 1991, Rick Foley (bass) and Jerry McBroom (drums) joined the band. With a new record deal with Star Song Records, the band released Kinetic Faith that year. The album spawned some hits in commercial radio. In 1992, it was announced that Dale would leave to join Stryper to replace Michael Sweet, but this never took place. They followed Kinetic Faith with Snakes in the Playground in 1992 and Scarecrow Messiah in 1994 before releasing another compilation album, Shotgun Wedding: 11 No. 1 Hits and Mrs., and finally parting ways with Starsong in 1995. All three albums produced many successful hits in Brazil, where the band has toured and been received with enormous crowds and fanbase.

That same year, the band signed a one-record deal with a new label called Rugged Records. They also welcomed a new bassist, Steve Curtsinger. Drop (1995) featured banjo and mandolin.

In 1997, The Jesus Experience, Bride's eighth studio album, was released on Organic Records. The album continued the band's alternative rock-style leanings while incorporating grunge and post-grunge overtones. A music video was made for the track "The Worm"; the song was released as a single in 1997. According to Dale Thompson during an interview in April 1997, the album's title was inspired by a conversation with an individual after the end of one of the band's concerts in Indiana.

In 1998, the band released Oddities. Although intended to be a return to their roots, the album was more of a blend between alternative rock and hard rock. After some differences with the label, the band asked to be released from its contract. Sometime later, Curtsinger and was replaced with Andrew Wilkinson before Lawrence Bishop took the spot, McBroom also left and was replaced with Michael Loy.

Being picked up by Absolute Records and veering into rapcore territory, the band released Fist Full of Bees in 2001. The album was quickly disparaged by fans for containing nu metal and rapcore elements.

In 2003, the band independently released This Is It. It was re-released in 2006 under Retrospective Records, digitally remastered and with bonus tracks and a new cover.

In 2006, Bride released Skin for Skin, with guitar solos from former Bride guitarist Steve Osborne. The album was praised by Scott Waters of Ultimatum, who said it was "a logical step from 'This Is It' and is an honest and successful attempt to progress without worry of what is popular."

The band reunited with former members, Jerry McBroom and Steve Osborne, to record their next album, Tsar Bomba, which was released on October 27, 2009.

In 2011, Retroactive Records remastered and re-released the band's first three albums (Show No Mercy, Live to Die, Silence Is Madness) in a series called "The Originals". In addition, 2003's This Is It was also remastered to support the re-releases.

Original guitarist Steve Osborne died of suicide on November 16, 2011.

In December 2013, after 30 years, Dale Thompson announced that the band was coming to an end.

The band released "Here is Your God" on Retroactive Records in November 2020 while announcing a new album of the same name, for release on CD on December 15, 2020, and on vinyl on March 10, 2021.

The band began working on a new album in 2022, announcing the release of "Are You Awake?" for early 2023.

Band members

Current lineup

  • Dale Thompson – vocals
  • Troy Thompson – guitars
  • Frank Partipilo – bass (1988–1991, 2024–present)
  • Alexandre Aposan – drums

Former

  • Steve Osborne – guitar (1986–1988, 2006, 2009) (died 2011)
  • Scott Hall – bass (1986–1988)
  • Rick Foley – bass (1991–1994)
  • Steve Curtsinger – bass (1995–1998, 1999)
  • Stephen Rolland – drums (1986–1990)
  • Nenel Lucena – bass
  • Andrew Wilkinson – bass (1998–1999)
  • Michael Loy – drums (1999–2009)
  • Lawrence Bishop – bass (1999–2009)
  • G.D Watts – bass (2009–2013)
  • Jerry McBroom – drums (1991–1999, 2009–2013)

Timeline

Discography

Main studio albums

  • Show No Mercy (1986, Pure Metal)
  • Live to Die (1988, Pure Metal)
  • Silence Is Madness (1989, Pure Metal)
  • Kinetic Faith (1991, Star Song)
  • Snakes in the Playground (1992, Star Song)
  • Scarecrow Messiah (1994, Star Song)
  • Drop (1995, Rugged Records)
  • The Jesus Experience (1997, Organic Records)
  • Oddities (November 23, 1998, Organic, Reviews: HM Magazine)
  • Fist Full of Bees (2001, Absolute Records)
  • This is It (2003, independent)
  • Skin for Skin (2006, Retroactive Records)
  • Tsar Bomba (2009, Retroactive Records)
  • Incorruptible (2013, Retroactive Records)
  • Snake Eyes (2018, independent)
  • Here is Your God (2020, Retroactive Records)
  • Are You Awake (2023, Retroactive Records)

Compilations and other releases

  • End of the Age (1990, Star Song)
  • Snakes in the Playground Special Collector's Edition (1992, Star Song)
  • The Lost Reels (1994, independent)
  • God Gave Rock and Roll to You single (1994, Star Song)
  • I Predict a Clone – various artists (1994, REX 41004-2, a tribute to Steve Taylor)
  • Shotgun Wedding: 11 No. 1 Hits and Mrs. (1995, Star Song)
  • The Lost Reels II (1996, independent)
  • The Worm single (1997, Organic)
  • The Lost Reels III (1997, independent)
  • Bride Live! Volume I (1999, Old School Records)
  • Bride Live Volume II Acoustic (2000, Millennium Eight Records)
  • Best of Bride (June 27, 2000, Organic Records)
  • Live at Cornerstone 2001 (2001, Millennium Eight Records)
  • The Matrix Years & Lost Reels I (2001, Millennium Eight Records)
  • The Organic Years (2002, Millennium Eight Records)
  • This Is It (2006, Retroactive Records with bonus tracks)
  • Bluegrass Gospel (2021, independent)
  • Christmas (2021, independent)
  • Eyes Wide Open EP (2023, Retroactive Records)

Awards

Bride has received four Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association. Three awards were for "Hard Music Song" in 1992, 1993, and 1994. The fourth award was at the 26th GMA Dove Awards in 1995 for "Hard Music Album" for Scarecrow Messiah.

See also

References

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  13. Martinez, Anthony. "Here's the cover, song and release date of Bride's upcoming album: "Here is your God"". Retrieved January 12, 2021.
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