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Bride’s Scarecrow Messiah Gets the Collector’s Treatment — Pre-Orders Open April 10th Exclusively at GirderMusic.com


Bride's 'Scarecrow Messiah' Gets the Collector's Treatment from Girder Music


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NEWS SOURCE: Girder Music
April 7, 2025

Charlotte, NC – Girder Records is proud to announce the long-awaited Collector’s Edition CD and Limited Run Vinyl release of Scarecrow Messiah by Bride—an album that defined a moment in Christian metal history. Pre-orders go live Thursday, April 10 at 7PM EST exclusively at GirderMusic.com, and with only 500 CDs and 250 copies of each vinyl variant available, fans are encouraged to act fast.

If you were around in 1994, you know the musical landscape was shifting. Grunge had taken hold, reshaping the sound of rock—but Bride stayed true to their mission. Instead of chasing trends, they doubled down on what made them iconic: hard-hitting, faith-filled rock. The result? Scarecrow Messiah—a bold, ferocious follow-up to their genre-defining Snakes in the Playground.

Now, three decades later, this new edition brings that same spirit roaring back with remastered audio, an expanded 16-page booklet, and—for the first time ever—two vinyl variants packed with extras fans will love.


Why You Need This Album

Scarecrow Messiah wasn’t just an album—it was a mission. Dale Thompson’s signature screams and Troy Thompson’s blistering guitar work delivered a ministry in motion. From “Beast” to “Murder” and “Scarecrow,” this release captured Bride at the peak of their powers.

With over 237,000 streams of “Beast” and 14,000+ monthly listeners on Spotify, Bride's legacy continues to resonate. This release is for the fans who lived it and the next generation discovering their fire.


What’s Included

Collector’s Edition CD

  • Remastered from original sources

  • 16-page expanded booklet with lyrics, commentary from Dale Thompson, and rare vintage photos

  • Collector sleeve and LTD collector card

  • Only 500 copies available

Limited Run Vinyl – First Time Ever on Vinyl

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

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

  • Both feature high-gloss jackets and custom inner sleeves

  • Limited to 250 of each variant

Bride Collector Bundle (Limited to 250)

  • Both vinyl editions

  • Collector’s Edition CD

  • Exclusive Bride collector card

  • 12x12 autographed record flat signed by Dale and Troy Thompson


 What They’re Saying

"Scarecrow Messiah marked the closing chapter of one powerful Bride era and the dawn of another… It wasn’t just music—it was the soundtrack of change."
— Dale Thompson, Vocalist of Bride

"To forget about this album would be like an American ignoring the majesty of Mount Rushmore. It’s that important."
— Doug Van Pelt, Heaven’s Metal Magazine / Rock Stars on God

 Track List

  1. Beast

  2. Place

  3. Murder

  4. Scarecrow

  5. Crazy

  6. Time

  7. One

  8. Doubt

  9. Dadmom

  10. Thorns

  11. Questions

Don’t sleep on this one—quantities are extremely limited, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Visit GirderMusic.com this Thursday at 7PM EST to reserve your copy.



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For more info on Bride, visit the JFH Artists Database.




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