Bride is a U.S./Brazil/New Zealand based Heavy Metal band that got their start back in the early 1980's. Dale Thompson took the idea for their moniker from The Book of Revelation and it refers to the Bride of Christ. (Dale) "We have always had the desire to shine the Light of Christ to the world. I would not play music if that were not the case."
In 1983 brothers Dale and Troy Thompson originally formed a band called 'Matrix'. It wasn't long before , bassist-Scott Hall, and drummer-Stephen Rolland were added to the roster completing the band. Guitarist-Steve Osborne gave the band some assistance as more of a guest musician. The band never added Steve Osborne as a full fledged member because he would drift in and out of albums and sometimes do live shows but he seemed to like being more of a hired gun for the band. Over the next few years, the group recorded 4 demos but it wouldn't be until 1986 that the band would get their big break. Matrix was invited to Pottstown, Pennsylvania to open for Canada's finest the 'Daniel Band'. At the venue there were representatives of Refuge Records which was in the process of expanding by forming the Pure Metal Record label. After another six months, members of Matrix decided to change their band's name to Bride and went on to ink a deal with the newly formed Pure Metal Records label. After signing a three-album recording contract with the label, bride entered the studio and immediately began recording. Their three-album contract included the band's 1986 'Show No Mercy', 1988 'Live To Die', and 1989 'Silence Is Madness'.
Over the next 30 years the band won not just 1, but 4 'Dove Awards' and went on to produce a number of albums including 1991 'Kinetic Faith', 1992 'Snakes In The Playground', 1994 'Scarecrow Messiah', 1995 'Drop', 1997 'The Jesus Experience', 1998 'Oddities', 2001 'Fist Full Of Bees', 2003 'This Is It', 2006 'Skin For Skin', 2009 'Tsar Bomba', 2013 'Incorruptible', 2013 'Lost Reels I, II & III', 2014 'Into The Matrix', 2018 'Snake Eyes',
Having offered up his vocals for hire, Dale Thompson is one of the hardest working artist in the industry. Some of the more recent bands that he can be found working with include Perpetual Paranoia, The World Will Burn, The Thomas Thompson Earth Project, We Are Resolute, Dabster Gentlemen, Haunted No More, Iron 501, Sovereign Cross, Swingle & Thompson Ordained, Dominus Meus, and N.O.G./No Other God.
In 1983 brothers Dale and Troy Thompson originally formed a band called 'Matrix'. It wasn't long before , bassist-Scott Hall, and drummer-Stephen Rolland were added to the roster completing the band. Guitarist-Steve Osborne gave the band some assistance as more of a guest musician. The band never added Steve Osborne as a full fledged member because he would drift in and out of albums and sometimes do live shows but he seemed to like being more of a hired gun for the band. Over the next few years, the group recorded 4 demos but it wouldn't be until 1986 that the band would get their big break. Matrix was invited to Pottstown, Pennsylvania to open for Canada's finest the 'Daniel Band'. At the venue there were representatives of Refuge Records which was in the process of expanding by forming the Pure Metal Record label. After another six months, members of Matrix decided to change their band's name to Bride and went on to ink a deal with the newly formed Pure Metal Records label. After signing a three-album recording contract with the label, bride entered the studio and immediately began recording. Their three-album contract included the band's 1986 'Show No Mercy', 1988 'Live To Die', and 1989 'Silence Is Madness'.
Over the next 30 years the band won not just 1, but 4 'Dove Awards' and went on to produce a number of albums including 1991 'Kinetic Faith', 1992 'Snakes In The Playground', 1994 'Scarecrow Messiah', 1995 'Drop', 1997 'The Jesus Experience', 1998 'Oddities', 2001 'Fist Full Of Bees', 2003 'This Is It', 2006 'Skin For Skin', 2009 'Tsar Bomba', 2013 'Incorruptible', 2013 'Lost Reels I, II & III', 2014 'Into The Matrix', 2018 'Snake Eyes',
Having offered up his vocals for hire, Dale Thompson is one of the hardest working artist in the industry. Some of the more recent bands that he can be found working with include Perpetual Paranoia, The World Will Burn, The Thomas Thompson Earth Project, We Are Resolute, Dabster Gentlemen, Haunted No More, Iron 501, Sovereign Cross, Swingle & Thompson Ordained, Dominus Meus, and N.O.G./No Other God.
In 2020 Bride released their 16th full-length studio album titled 'Here Is Your God' on Retroactive Records.
The album's cover art was done by Rafael Tavares and the layout was managed by Scott Waters of No Life Til Metal. The recording was engineered, mixed, and mastered by Nenel Lucena. The album features a 12-page insert booklet with pics, lyrics, jewel case CD / Vinyl Orange with lyrics sleeve and Black Polylined Inner Sleeve. In addition, the album comes with a collectable foil stamped trading card with either Dale or Troy Thompson.
With the release of 'Here Is Your God' the band draws from their roots to deliver that classic one-of-a-kind Bride sound which the band is known for. This recording finds the band following up to their 2018 'Snake Eyes' release while drawing influence from Bride's first six albums. Throughout the years, the band has garnered a huge following world wide. With this latest release, as one takes into consideration Dale's unique spot-on vocal delivery supported by Troy's prowess behind the six strings along with Lucena's heavy bass lines coupled with Aposan's 80's era kit work, it's easy to understand why the band has such a following in the Metal community.
The album's cover art was done by Rafael Tavares and the layout was managed by Scott Waters of No Life Til Metal. The recording was engineered, mixed, and mastered by Nenel Lucena. The album features a 12-page insert booklet with pics, lyrics, jewel case CD / Vinyl Orange with lyrics sleeve and Black Polylined Inner Sleeve. In addition, the album comes with a collectable foil stamped trading card with either Dale or Troy Thompson.
With the release of 'Here Is Your God' the band draws from their roots to deliver that classic one-of-a-kind Bride sound which the band is known for. This recording finds the band following up to their 2018 'Snake Eyes' release while drawing influence from Bride's first six albums. Throughout the years, the band has garnered a huge following world wide. With this latest release, as one takes into consideration Dale's unique spot-on vocal delivery supported by Troy's prowess behind the six strings along with Lucena's heavy bass lines coupled with Aposan's 80's era kit work, it's easy to understand why the band has such a following in the Metal community.
Shredder-Troy Thompson handles lead guitars for Bride and garners some additional support from axeman-Nenel Lucena. Troy's guitar work helps bring this project to life as it moves in and out between 80's and 90's era guitar play.
The album's lyrics are thought provoking and often take on a poem like structure
while leading the listener to Christ. The following are some excerpts from the album:
while leading the listener to Christ. The following are some excerpts from the album:
"Burning from Within"
Come let us reason together
The Word of the Lord endures forever
You can find comfort at last
When your under attack
Burning from within
The clock is ticking
The flames are licking
Burning from within
You do not have to die in your sins
"In My Own Time"
East of Eden and far away, I'm an actor in a tragic play
Jesus pull me from the grave, No curtain calls on judgement day
"Demon Speed"
Into the darkness take my hand
The best part of dying is the Promise Land
No hurt, no pain no more tears to cry
I'll see you on the other side
"Here Is Your God"
Here is your God Holy One shout it out
Your Creator, your maker, your Father your God
Humanity profanity disdains the only name
whereby men are saved
"I Promise"
Weak and fragile nothing left to give
I laid down my fragile head
I poured myself out, nothing left and I die upon this stage
can you feel my last breath?
When I took the stripes on my back
gasping for air when the whip cracked
Displayed upon the cross of my design
The end played in the theater of my mind
"Shine on You"
There's the cross there's a man
Light of the world there He stands
Light your lamp now, light it quick
Fill the oil and trim your wicks
No time for lies, speak the truth
And God's love will shine on you
"The Unhallowed"
You feel alone in the great unknown you are lost in space
But Jesus is waiting He sent out an invitation a feast of mercy and grace
The Savior is returning, watch the sky burning carnal things are laid to waste
Come let us reason together
The Word of the Lord endures forever
You can find comfort at last
When your under attack
Burning from within
The clock is ticking
The flames are licking
Burning from within
You do not have to die in your sins
"In My Own Time"
East of Eden and far away, I'm an actor in a tragic play
Jesus pull me from the grave, No curtain calls on judgement day
"Demon Speed"
Into the darkness take my hand
The best part of dying is the Promise Land
No hurt, no pain no more tears to cry
I'll see you on the other side
"Here Is Your God"
Here is your God Holy One shout it out
Your Creator, your maker, your Father your God
Humanity profanity disdains the only name
whereby men are saved
"I Promise"
Weak and fragile nothing left to give
I laid down my fragile head
I poured myself out, nothing left and I die upon this stage
can you feel my last breath?
When I took the stripes on my back
gasping for air when the whip cracked
Displayed upon the cross of my design
The end played in the theater of my mind
"Shine on You"
There's the cross there's a man
Light of the world there He stands
Light your lamp now, light it quick
Fill the oil and trim your wicks
No time for lies, speak the truth
And God's love will shine on you
"The Unhallowed"
You feel alone in the great unknown you are lost in space
But Jesus is waiting He sent out an invitation a feast of mercy and grace
The Savior is returning, watch the sky burning carnal things are laid to waste
Bride is for fans of 80's & early 90's Metal bands like Whitecross, Bloodgood, Rage Of Angels, and X-Sinner. If you are looking for some solid classic sounding Heavy Metal or if you are simply a Bride fan looking to complete your collection then don't let this one pass you by! Help support the band by picking up your copy of Bride's 'Here Is Your God' today! Also, check out the interview I had with frontman-Dale Thompson.
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Musicians:
Dale Thompson(living in New Zealand) - Lead Vocals
Troy Thompson(from U.S.) - Guitars, Cello, Piano & Sitar
Nenel Lucena(from Brazil) - Bass & Additional Guitars
Alexandre Aposan(from Brazil) - Drums
Dale Thompson(living in New Zealand) - Lead Vocals
Troy Thompson(from U.S.) - Guitars, Cello, Piano & Sitar
Nenel Lucena(from Brazil) - Bass & Additional Guitars
Alexandre Aposan(from Brazil) - Drums