Bride - Scarecrow Messiah (Collector's Edition CD) w/16 Page Booklet, Sleeve & LTD Collector Card
- Limited to 500 copies
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Remastered audio by Rob Colwell
- Won 1995 Hard Music Album of the Year Dove Award™
- Expanded 16-page booklet with lyrics, liner notes, rare photos, and band commentary as well as notes and comments from Doug Van Pelt.
- Designed by Scott Waters
- Produced by John and Dino Elefante
- LTD Collector card #38 (Spikes Up Series) + Collector O-Ring sleeve
- Originally released June, 1994
- 2025 Girder Records (GR1215)
- UPC: 765105160508
- Released July 11, 2025
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. 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. Produced by John and Dino Elefante and winning 1995 Hard Music Album of the Year, Dove Award.
Collector’s Edition CD:
This new Collector’s Edition CD 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 16 page booklet jewel case, collector o-ring sleeve and LTD Collector Card (#38 Spikes Up Series). This is the definitive collector edition version fans have waited for. The expanded 16 page booklet (something we rarely do) contains not just lyrics but in-depth notes from Dale Thompson as well as vintage photos and commentary by Doug Van Pelt. Inside the booklet you'll also see the handwritten lyrics of the songs Beast and Scarecrow.
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.
Track Listing:
- Beast
- Place
- Murder
- Scarecrow
- Crazy
- Time
- One
- Doubt
- Dadmom
- Thorns
- Questions
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.
Top Five Reasons You Should Buy This Album. #5 is Essential.
1. The Album That Bridged Eras
Scarecrow Messiah wasn’t just a follow-up—it was a statement. Coming off Snakes in the Playground, Bride didn't pivot with the trends; they pushed forward with fierce conviction. This was the sound of a band evolving without compromise, and this reissue captures that raw energy in full force. It's like having a Snakes In the Playground Bonus Disc.
2. Remastered & Revived with Collector Appeal
This isn’t just a dusted-off reprint. The remastered audio from original sources makes it sound better than ever, and the expanded 16-page booklet in the CD dives deep with lyrics, rare photos, and new reflections from Dale Thompson himself. It's a collector’s dream come true—complete with a limited collector card and alternate art sleeve.
3. First-Ever Vinyl Pressing – In Stunning Color
For the first time in history, Scarecrow Messiah is on vinyl—and not just any vinyl. We're talking Glass Vial Clear and Shockwave Blue, each with autographed, handwritten lyrics from Dale. That’s right—“Beast” and “Scarecrow” in Dale’s own pen, packed with power and nostalgia.
4. Built for Fans, by Fans
From the Elefante brothers' legendary production to Dale’s roaring vocals and Troy’s blazing solos, this release captures why Scarecrow Messiah remains a fan favorite. Whether you saw them live in the '90s or just discovered Bride through Spotify, this is the definitive edition fans have waited for.
5. Limited. Exclusive. Essential.
Only 500 CDs and 150 Collector Bundles will be available—once they’re gone, they’re gone. Bundles include both vinyl variants, CD, autographed 12x12 record flat, and exclusive collector card. This is more than music—it’s a piece of Christian metal history.
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