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Bride of the Monster was formed in 2004 by vocalist/bassist J. and drummer Scump with a love for metal and all things macabre, and the intent to create a soundtrack for gore. While in the midst of producing an independent horror film, the two began working on the music to go along with it. With images of hacking limbs, surgical procedures and the walking dead as sources of musical inspiration, J. and Scump soon began to realize their brutal rock-driven death metal kicked unholy ass, thus putting the film on the backburner to concentrate on more songwriting.

Bringing Dan and then-second guitarist Joe into the band in 2006, Bride of the Monster headed to the studio to record their debut EP Plague of Ages. While the band was still in an infantile stage, the record garnered high praise in the pages of a number of magazines including Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles in Canada and Zero Tolerance overseas. Legendary metal publication Metal Maniacs was among the most complimentary to Bride of the Monster’s creative approach at brutal death metal, saying Plague of Ages, “Rips ya wide open with gore and gall right out the gate. Spines are pulled through necks with ease in this rock n’ rip onslaught.”

And like a slithering infection, word of the EP quickly began to spread, creating a buzz throughout the underground and online metal circuit. The record received accolades in tons of online metal magazines, quickly bringing in over 60,000 hits to the band’s official Myspace page.

With the quick success of the EP also came invitations to share the stages with bands such as Deicide, Quo Vadis, Cryptopsy, Carnifex, and Disgust in the Toronto area. Their unique blend of groove-laden rock and grinding death metal has also allowed for the accessibility to play with bands like Gorgeous Frankenstein and Starring Janet Leigh to more diverse crowds.

In 2008, grind guitarist Steve Butler (ex-Flesh On Fridays) joined the band adding an entirely new, brutal element to their sound. With a guttural, gore-grind influence comparable to Carcass, ultra-fast blast beats and whirlwinding buzz-saw soloing akin to Exhumed, all held down by grooving rock-rooted riffs comparable to Blood Duster or Alabama Thunderpussy, Bride of the Monster is more ferocious than ever.

And with the new line up, the band is currently in the midst of recording their second EP expected to be released this September with several pre-release shows. This is only the beginning.

Be prepared for the wake of Bride of the Monster.

- Pete Richards

Plague Of Ages (E.P. 2006)

Unsigned and Independently Released 6/6/06

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"This bitch rips ya' wide open with gore and gall right out of the gate. This is rampant, raunchy, rabid, and rockin' like a motherfucker. You're in for a sweet ride." - Metal Maniacs "The infectuous quality of these encrusted paeans is startling. Like a stubborn fungus, it continues to grow, completely enveloping the listener." - Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles "As far as I'm concerned, this is absolutely the best thing I've heard so far in 2006." - KickedInTheFace.com

Plague Of Ages (E.P. 2006)

Unsigned and Independently Released 6/6/06

Order a copy for only $5
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order by email

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"As far as I'm concerned, this is absolutely the best thing I've heard so far in 2006." - Shevy, KickedInTheFace.com Read the whole review here [click here]

 

"[Bride Of The Monster] redefine the boundaries of music. This is a nice effort that deserves your attention." - Lords Of Metal Magazine Read the whole review here [click here]

 

"What could have been a simple splattergrind record gets a boogie push that keeps it from becoming simply disposable. [They have] the chops and the creativity to shove their way up there. I look forward to a full length." - MetalReview.com Read the whole review here [click here]

 

"To experience Bride Of The Monster live is to be in a crowd, back turned to the world, screaming into the abyss. What the evolution of Metal has always been about." - J. Wolthuizen [ writer/director - Cannibal Rollerbabes, Shadow Creature, IMDB.com ] Copyright in form and content by J Wolthuizen Sept. 15 2006 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

 

"[It] blasts into your consciousness like a punch to the chin. This is music to get the adrenalin pumping! [They] have created a monster with this EP. Grab some bourbon, throw this on and become seduced by the Bride Of The Monster." - Lou, BurningMisery.com Read the whole review here [click here]

 

"This is one hell of a badass E.P., [it's] well worth picking up it has all the great elements to get you off your ass and start doing a brutal death mosh. Basically think if some great hard rock band with awesome leads got a kick in the ass, amped up the energy and threw in some brutal vocals you may have this bands sound nailed down." - Esoteric Ed. NecroMetal.com Read the whole review here [click here]

 

"Fast non compromising death metal... worth checking out." - MetalCore 'Zine Read the whole review here [click here]

 

"Strongly Written. The only criticism is the short play time. 9.5/10 " (roughly translated) - Thomas, AncientSpirit.de Read the whole review here [click here]

 

"Fuck cars. THIS is the fast and the furious. Thrash, a bit of hardcore and death metal find fusion in this superfast, five-Gs, smashed against the seat as warp speed is reached chunk of metallic monstrosity. Alive and thriving and chock full of muscle ripping energy, Bride of the Monster blasts with intensity and infectious pummeling. Metalheads lookout!" - fishcomcollective.net

Our efforts and accomplishments are dedicated exclusively to our
Producer / Manager / Rehearsal Engineer.
An incredible musician, songwriter, storyteller, teacher,
Father, and friend. We love you, buddy.
Rest in Peace.

Kenny Maclean
1956 - 2008