Bride - Vipers & Shadows (2xLP Vinyl Orange/Teal)

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Style: Christian Rock, Metal,
Type: 2xLP Vinyl (Orange & Teal)
Label: Retroactive Records

Release Date: Sep 5, 2025 • Catalog #: RRV2080 • Barcode: 732131699531

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Key Features / Collector Details

2025 release from legendary Christian rock band BRIDE
2-LP Vinyl set Vipers (Orange) Shadows (Teal)
20 all-new tracks across two distinct complete albums
Packaged in extra wide LP Jacket
12x12 Lyrics insert
Only place to find the correct lyrics in print
Limited Edition pressing – only 250 copies worldwide
For fans of classic BRIDE—raw, honest, and unapologetically Christ-centered
“Every word we sing, every note played, is for Him.” – BRIDE
A must-have for collectors, longtime fans, and those seeking passionate, purpose-driven rock music

For fans of Guardian, Stryper, Extreme, Gun N' Roses, Whitecross

Album Description

For more than three decades, BRIDE has continually evolved—shifting styles, pushing boundaries, and refusing to be boxed in by trends or expectations. From the heavy metal punch of their 1980s output to the gritty blues-based hard rock of the early '90s, the Louisville, KY-based band has never stood still. In the 2000s and 2010s, BRIDE returned to their heavier roots with a string of acclaimed albums, and now in 2025, they deliver one of their most ambitious and inspired releases yet.

Originally self-released as a 2-CD set by the band, Vipers & Shadows is a 20-song double album that brings together the best of BRIDE’s trademark sounds—fierce hard rock, spiritual urgency, introspective lyrics, bluesy grooves, and moments of soaring melody. It’s a record that doesn’t just revisit BRIDE’s past—it expands on it, offering a powerful and purposeful musical experience for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

This first-ever vinyl edition of Vipers & Shadows is presented on two high-quality colored LPs: One – Vipers on Orange Vinyl and Two – Shadows on Teal Vinyl. The set is packaged in an extra-wide gatefold jacket and includes a 12x12 full-color lyrics insert. Only 250 copies of this limited edition vinyl set exist—truly a collector’s piece for anyone who treasures passionate, Christ-centered rock music.

More Album Details

Vipers, the first disc, charges out of the gate with a trio of blistering tracks that showcase BRIDE at their most confident and defiant. “Million Miles” sets the tone with its hard-hitting riffs and high-octane energy, followed by the hook-driven “Anytime I Call On You,” which cleverly opens with cello before launching into a mid-tempo groove that’s both melodic and aggressive. “Take It Out On Me” blends crunchy guitars and a laid-back rhythm in a seamless fusion of metal edge and melodic accessibility. Reviewers have praised this opening run as “Bride firing on all cylinders.”

Standout cuts like “Black Kiss” bring a dusky, gothic acoustic mood, while “Wrath” delivers one of the album’s heaviest moments—distorted, tense, and brooding with flashes of atmospheric feedback. “It’s A Living Hell” balances acoustic elements with a punchy refrain and showcases Dale Thompson’s blues-soaked vocal mastery.

Even the mid-tier tracks—like the funk-tinged “Fall To The Pieces” or the emotionally layered “In One Life”—bring depth and variety. Not every track hits the same high mark, with songs like “Beginning Of Sorry” and “No Better Time” being less hooky, but the Vipers side holds more than enough top-tier material to satisfy fans of Snake Eyes, Here Is Your God, and Are You Awake.

Shadows, the second disc, opens with one of its most engaging moments—“Whacha Doin Out There,” a radio-ready groove rocker with catchy melody and rhythmic drive. The album closes with the haunting “All Of My Life,” an emotionally resonant blend of acoustic and electric that lingers long after it ends.

In between, Shadows continues to reveal the band’s musical versatility. “Higher” feels like an anthem, complete with a soaring chorus that demands to be shouted: “Higher, higher, walking in the fire!” “Deliver Us From Evil” draws from the darker corners of BRIDE’s catalog, hearkening back to 2006’s Skin For Skin with its heavy riffs and ominous overtones.

Tracks like “Can You Stoke The Fire,” “Rescue Me,” and “Tried On The Outside” showcase multi-instrumentalist Troy Thompson’s range—mixing violin, cello, sitar, mandolin, and traditional rock instrumentation into beautifully layered arrangements. Even the quieter moments—like the cello-enhanced “Live And Love” or the harmony-laden “Tried So Hard”—reflect BRIDE’s deep commitment to authenticity, musical excellence, and spiritual intensity.

Angelic Warlord Give the Album a 90%

Christian metal outlet Angelic Warlord calls Vipers & Shadows “another standout work,” giving the core material a 90–95% rating. While the double-album format might be ambitious—twenty songs with wide range—when trimmed to its best dozen or so, it easily competes with BRIDE’s strongest releases. The review also notes the band's prolific output, highlighting the simultaneous release of Lost Reels IV (a companion release with ten more unreleased tracks from the same sessions).

This is a band still operating at a creative peak, nearly 40 years into its ministry, unafraid to challenge itself and its listeners.

LINEUP

Dale Thompson – Lead Vocals
Troy Thompson – Guitars, Violin, Cello, Piano, Keys, Sitar, Mandolin
Nenel Lucena – Bass
Alexandre Aposan – Drums

Additional Musician:

Jean Carllos – Keyboards

Don’t miss your chance to own this definitive release from one of Christian rock’s most enduring and fearless bands. Whether you’ve been following BRIDE since Show No Mercy, or you’ve recently discovered their late-career renaissance, Vipers & Shadows is an album that will challenge, inspire, and rock your soul.

Tracks

Million Miles / Anytime I Call On You / Take It Out On Me / Fall To The Pieces / Beginning Of Sorry / No Better Time / Black Kiss / Wrath / It’s A Living Hell / In One Life

Shadows:
Whacha Doin Out There / Higher / Live And Love / Deliver Us From Evil / Can You Stoke The Fire / Rescue Me / Tried So Hard / Name Of The Game / Tried On The Outside / All Of My Life

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