Bride Scarecrow Messiah CD & Vinyl Coming on Girder Records

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👉 Pre-orders go live Thursday, April 10 at 7pm EST at GirderMusic.com on our Pre-Order Page. 

Don’t sleep on this one—quantities are limited to just 500 CDs and 250 of each color vinyl, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

 

If you were around in 1994, you know that music was changing fast. Grunge had taken over the airwaves and many bands either adapted—or vanished. But Bride? They doubled down.

With Scarecrow Messiah, Bride gave us a masterclass in sticking to your roots. Rather than chasing what was trendy, they turned inward and pushed their own sound to the next level. The result was a ferocious, focused, and faith-charged album that delivered hit after hit—"Beast," "Murder," "Scarecrow," and more, the perfect follow-up to their amazing Snakes In the Playground. 

This new Collector’s Edition CD and Limited Run Vinyl, on Girder Records, is more than just a reissue. It’s a celebration of one of Christian metal’s finest moments. With remastered audio, an expanded booklet, and two jaw-dropping vinyl variants (yes—this is Scarecrow Messiah’s first-ever vinyl release), this is the definitive version fans have waited for.

Whether you’re new to Bride or a longtime fan who saw them tear up the stage in the '90s, this release is for you.

Why You Need This Album:

First, it was mixed, mastered and engineered buy John and Dino Elefante and if you loved Snakes In the Playgorund, this was like having a Snakes In the Playground Bonus Disc. 

If you ever saw Bride live in the '90s, you know the truth—this wasn’t just music; it was a metal ministry. Dale's electrifying screams. Troy’s stage-scorching solos. Together, they delivered one of the most unforgettable live experiences in Christian rock history. Scarecrow Messiah captures that raw energy—polished, remastered, and delivered in premium collectors packaging for fans old and new. 

“Beast” has racked up 237,000+ streams on Spotify and Bride continues to attract over 14,000 monthly listeners. A testament to the enduring power of this iconic Christian metal band

 

Scroll down to see what Dale Thompson (Vocalist) had to say about this album.

 

Here's What's Comin'


Collector’s Edition CD:

There will be a Collector's Edition CD with remastered audio, 16 page booklet in a jewel case with LTD Collector Card wrapped in a alternate print collector sleeve. The booklet will contain not just lyrics but in-depth notes from Dale Thompson as well as vintage photos. 

  • Remastered audio from original sources

  • Expanded 16-page booklet with lyrics, liner notes, rare photos, and band commentary

  • LTD Collector card + Collector sleeve

  • Limited to 500 only available at GirderMusic.com

Limited Run Vinyl (First Time Ever on Vinyl):

The Vinyl will come in two color variants. Glass Vial (Clear) and Shockwave Blue (Blue).  Glass Vial (Clear) will come with printed, autographed handwritten lyrics of “Beast”.  Shockwave Blue (Blue) will come printed, autographed handwritten lyrics of “Scarecrow”

  • Shockwave Blue (Blue) Vinyl Edition – Includes printed, autographed handwritten lyrics of “Scarecrow”

  • Glass Vial (Clear) Vinyl Edition – Includes printed, autographed handwritten lyrics of “Beast”

  • Both editions feature a high-gloss jacket and custom inner sleeves

 

 

Bride MEGA Collector Bundle

There will be limited 150 unit Bride Collector Bundle that will include:

    • Shockwave Blue Vinyl with printed handwritten, autographed Scarecrow lyric, 2-sided printed insert. 

    • Clear Glass Vial Vinyl with printed handwritten, autographed Beast lyric, 2-sided printed insert. 

    • 12x12" Record Flat autographed by Dale and Troy Thompson, numbered to 150.

    • Collectors Edition CD with Expanded 16-page booklet in jewel case with lyrics, liner notes, rare photos, and band commentary, LTD Collector card + Collector sleeve.

    • Bonus Special Edition Collector Card with Spot UV print.  Remember what we did on that Petra On Fire Card and Rez Cards? Yep, it will be cool and very limited and not available outside this bundle.

    • Bride Shaped Die-Cut Sticker

 

"What Dale Thompson says,

"Scarecrow Messiah" marked the closing chapter of one powerful Bride era and the dawn of another. As a vocalist, the weight of following up Snakes in the Playground—our most iconic album at the time—was heavy. The fans had given us their love, and we knew we had to match that energy, if not push it further. This wasn’t just an album; it was the bridge between who we were and who we were becoming.

Every track was built to redefine us, a sonic leap into uncharted territory while staying true to the raw spirit that got us here. Scarecrow Messiah became the catalyst for our evolution, paving brand-new roads for us to walk—and sometimes, to run. It wasn’t just music; it was the soundtrack of change, for the band and for everyone who came along for the ride.

 

"What Doug Van Pelt (HM) says,

Bride’s Scarecrow Messiah is criminally overlooked in many discussions about their humongous catalog. After three initial albums with the metal of frenetic double bass drums and high-pitched wailing (Show No Mercy, Live to Die, and Silence is Madness), the band down-shifted into a groove-heavy hard rock sound that catered to their strengths. 

The songwriting of Kinetic Faith broadened their appeal and suddenly everybody knew their name. Their Snakes in the Playground was arguably the pinnacle album and cornerstone of their career, with “Would You Die For Me,” “Psychedelic Super Jesus,” and the title track finding permanent residence in their live setlist ever since, along with the beautiful ballad, “I Miss the Rain.”

Scarecrow Messiah followed up with this Elefante brothers produced gem that continued to mesmerize audiences with the deep and dark grooves of “Murder” and “Beast.” It was as if Dale’s voice slowed down to that perfect comfort level that Led Zeppelin found with “When the Levee Breaks.” It is this unbridled power that almost toys with us, reminding us all of the importance of the rhythm section. 

This album is simply a must-have for the lover of Bride. It finds the band at the top of their game, where their mastery of the blues scale and hard rock tones oozed with power and dripped with swagger. To forget about this album would be like an American ignoring the majesty of Mount Rushmore. It’s that important. 

  —Doug Van Pelt

Rock Stars on God (new book released, 12/4)

www.HeavensMetalMagazine.com

Track Listing:

  1. Beast
  2. Place
  3. Murder
  4. Scarecrow
  5. Crazy
  6. Time
  7. One
  8. Doubt
  9. Dadmom
  10. Thorns
  11. Questions

 

👉 Pre-orders go live Thursday, April 10. Only at GirderMusic.com. Don’t sleep on this one—quantities are limited, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

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