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Matrix was formed by brothers Dale and Troy Thompson. After a few years of writing and performing they were signed to Refuge Records. With the signing the band name was changed to Bride and in 1986 released Show No Mercy. They followed up with Live to Die in 1988.
After a change in line-up, they recorded Silence is Madness in 1989.
Their contract with Refuge ending they released the compilation album End of the Age in 1990.
With the change of record label to Starsong, the band switched to a rock sound more in step with the mainstream of the early 90's. The band released Kinetic Faith in 1991. They followed it with Snakes in the Playground and Scarecrow Messiah before releasing yet another compilation called Shotgun Wedding and finally parting ways with Starsong in 1995.
That same year, the band decided to sign a one-record deal with a new label called Rugged Records. They also welcomed a new bassist, Steve Curtsinger. The band departed more from its heavy side and went on a completely different route with Drop in 1995. Drop featured an alternative rock-oriented sound which included banjo and mandolin. Following recommendations of producer and friend John Elefante, the band went on to sign with Organic Records, another up and coming label that was eager to pick them up. In 1997, they released The Jesus Experience which continued their alternative style leanings, however, with a slight grunge and post-grunge overtone. 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 hard rock.
After some differences with the label, the band asked to be released from its contract. Some time after, McBroom and Curtsinger left to pursue other projects. They were replaced with Lawrence Bishop and Michael Loy. Being picked up by Absolute Records and veering into rapcore territory, the band released Fistful of Bees in 2001. The album was quickly disparaged by fans for containing nu metal and rapcore elements. In 2003 the band independently released its latest album called This Is It, which marks a return to a more rock-driven sound. It was re-released in 2006 under Retrospective Records, digitally remastered and with a new cover. In 2006, Bride released Skin for Skin, which returned to their hard rock sounds akin to earlier Bride albums. It also contained guitar solos from former Bride guitarist Steve Osborne. The album was praised by Bride fans, most prominently 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."
In 2007, Dale Thompson posted an open letter rebutting rumors of his supposed non-Christian belief's. In this letter Dale also announced that Bride would be calling it quits. The letter can be read at http://christianmusic.about.com/od/musicnews/a/dtbridespeaks.htm
Members
Dale Thompson - vocals
Troy Thompson - guitars
Lawrence Bishop - bass guitar (1999 - present)
Michael Loy - drums (1999 - present)
Former
Steve Osbourne - guitar (1986 - 1989)
Scott Hall - bass guitar (1986 - 1988)
Rick Foley - bass guitar (1991 - 1994)
Steve Curtsinger - bass guitar (1995 - 1998)
Stephen Rolland - drums (1986 - 1990)
Jerry McBroom - drums (1991 - 1998)
Frank Partipillo - bass guitar (1988 - 1991)
Discography
Show No Mercy - 1986, Pure Metal
Live To Die - 1988, Pure Metal
Silence is Madness - 1989, Pure Metal
End of the Age - 1990, Star Song
Kinetic Faith - 1991 Star Song
Snakes in the Playground - 1992, Star Song
Snakes in the Playground Special Collector's Edition - 1992, Star Song
God Gave Rock And Roll To You - 1993, Star Song
Scarecrow Messiah - 1994, Star Song
Shotgun Wedding: 11 #1 Hits and Mrs. - 1995, Star Song
Lost Reels I - 1994, independent
Lost Reels II - 1994, independent
Drop - 1995, Rugged Records
Lost Reels III - 1997, independent
The Jesus Experience - September 16, 1997, Organic
Oddities - November 23, 1998, Organic, Reviews: HM Magazine[6]
Bride Live! Volume I - 1999, Old School Records
Bride Live Volume II Acoustic - 2000
Best of Bride - June 27, 2000, Organic Records
Live at Cornerstone 2001 - 2001, Millennium Eight Records
The Matrix Years / Lost Reels - 2001, Millennium Eight Records
Fist Full of Bees - 2001, Absolute Records
MP3 Major Releases - 2001, independent
MP3 Independent Releases - 2001, independent
The Organic Years - 2002, Millenium Eight Records
Raw - 2003, independent 7-track demo
This Is It - 2003, independent
This Is It - 2006, Retroactive Records w/ bonus tracks
Skin For Skin - 2006, Retroactive Records
