Bride
Charles W. Lindner, active 1890-1894 in Chicago (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
Bride was an American Christian rock and metal band that formed in 1985. The group became known for blending heavy metal instrumentation with Christian religious themes, establishing themselves within the Christian metal subgenre. Operating throughout the late 1980s and subsequent decades, Bride developed a dedicated following among audiences seeking faith-based rock music. The band remained active until December 2013, leaving behind a legacy within the Christian rock community.