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-Matrix was started in 1983 by brothers [[Dale Thompson|Dale]] and Troy Thompson. They released 5 demos before they signed with [[Pure Metal Records]], and changed their name to Matryx and then [[Bride]].
+Matrix was formed in Louisville, Kentucky in 1983, by brothers [[Dale Thompson|Dale]] and Troy Thompson. The Thompson brothers were inspired to form a Christian rock band after seeing a band called [[Asher]] play at a skating rink in Louisville, Kentucky. They formed a few small bands after that. After [[Asher]] broke up, Billy Sutherland of [[Asher]] formed a band called Warrior. When Dale found out that Sutherland was auditioning for a bass player, he tried out and got the position even though he did not know how to play bass. Troy became a roadie and explosive expert for Warrior. Dale played for a little while with Warrior but left for personal reasons in 1983. Sutherland remained friends with the brothers and even played on future projects.
+The Thompson brothers started writing music and recording demos in 1983. Dale also recorded his first solo recording in 1983, with Sutherland helping him out on guitar. At some point in 1983, the Thompson brothers bumped into the ex-drummer of another Christian rock band called Strait Gate named Steve Childers. The three of them decided to form Matrix.
+Matrix recorded four demos and started selling them at concerts and through magazines. Childers lasted about one year and two demos, but school and work drew him away. He was replaced by Joey Johnson for one demo, who was briefly replaced by Steve Gilbert before Stephan Rolland joined for the last demo and transition to Bride.
+In 1985, the band had changed their name slightly to Matryx and were opening for the Canadian hard rock group [[Daniel Band]] in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. This performance caught the eye of an agent of [[Refuge Records]]. He decided to sign them to their new label, [[Pure Metal Records]], which was oriented to metal music. At that time, the band consisted of vocalist [[Dale Thompson]], bassist Troy Thompson, guitarist Billy Sutherland, and drummer Stephen Rolland. With this lineup, Troy Thompson sometimes also played guitar while [[Dale Thompson]] played bass. They officially changed their name to [[Bride]] during the signing of the contract.
+Many Matrix songs were re-recorded on later [[Bride]] albums. Several compilations of their songs have been released on CD, as well as some tracks added to later [[Bride]] re-issues as well.
 ===== Discography =====
-| 1983 | [[https://christiantapeunderground.wordpress.com/2020/08/28/matrix-live-1983/|Live 1983]] |
+| 1983 | Matrix | [[https://christiantapeunderground.wordpress.com/2020/08/28/matrix-live-1983/|Live 1983]] |
-| 1983 | PG-13 |
+| 1983 | Matrix | [[https://christiantapeunderground.wordpress.com/2024/07/27/matrix-pg-13/|PG-13]] |
-| 1984 | [[https://christiantapeunderground.wordpress.com/2018/11/17/matrix-monkey-see-monkey-do/|Monkey See, Monkey Do]] |
+| 1984 | Matrix | [[https://christiantapeunderground.wordpress.com/2018/11/17/matrix-monkey-see-monkey-do/|Monkey See, Monkey Do]] |
-| 1985 | [[https://christiantapeunderground.wordpress.com/2018/11/17/matrix-silent-madness/|Silent Madness]] |
+| 1985 | Matrix | [[https://christiantapeunderground.wordpress.com/2018/11/17/matrix-silent-madness/|Silent Madness]] |
-| 1985 | [[https://christiantapeunderground.wordpress.com/2020/09/06/matryx-studio-junkie/|Studio Junkie]] |
+| 1985 | Matryx | [[https://christiantapeunderground.wordpress.com/2020/09/06/matryx-studio-junkie/|Studio Junkie]] |
+| 1994 | Matrix | 1983-1984 |
+| 2001 | [[Bride]] | The Matrix Years & Lost Reels I | [[M8 Distribution]] |
+| 2014 | [[Bride]] | Into The Matrix | Retroactive Records |
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+[[Dale Thompson]] - Vocals, bass\\
+Troy Thompson - Guitar, bass\\
+Steve Childers - Drums
   - Old Man Sneed (reprise)
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+[[Dale Thompson]] - Vocals, bass\\
+Troy Thompson - Guitar, bass\\
+Steve Childers - Drums
   - We Got Rhythm (3:20)
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+[[Dale Thompson]] - Vocals, bass\\
+Troy Thompson - Guitar, bass\\
+Steve Childers - Drums
   - Heroes (3:29)
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+[[Dale Thompson]] - Vocals, bass\\
+Troy Thompson - Guitar, bass\\
+Joey Johnson - Drums
   - What Must I Do
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+[[Dale Thompson]] - Vocals, bass\\
+Troy Thompson - Guitar, bass\\
+Stephan Rolland - Drums
   - Evil That Men Do
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+==== 1983-1984 ====
+Independent
+[[Dale Thompson]] - Vocals, bass\\
+Troy Thompson - Guitar, bass\\
+Steve Childers - Drums\\
+Stephan Rolland - Drums on "I Can Fly Now" and "Melissa"
+  - We Got Rhythm (3:23)
+  - Who Killed the Rock Hero (3:27)
+  - Get Away (3:14)
+  - What's the Point (4:43)
+  - Stand Up and Shout (3:03)
+  - West of the Moon (2:16)
+  - Spell House (3:17)
+  - To Make You Think It's Real (3:05)
+  - Heroes (3:31)
+  - Now He is Gone (3:22)
+  - Remember Me (4:25)
+  - Now You See Me Now You Don't (3:09)
+  - All Hallow's Eve (2:38)
+  - Slipping Into the Light (3:02)
+  - We Are Going to Make It (3:39)
+  - Forever in Darkness (2:56)
+  - He's the Flyer (3:40)
+  - Follow Your Heart (4:24
+  - I Can Fly Now (3:38)
+  - Melissa (3:17)
+The songs that appear on this CD are from the recordings of //PG-13// and //Monkey See Monkey Do//. The song "I Can Fly Now" was cut from the first [[Bride]] record, //Show No Mercy//.
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+==== The Matrix Years ====
+[[M8 Distribution]] (M8D-1093)
+  - We Got Rhythm
+  - Who Killed the Rock Hero
+  - Get Away
+  - What's the Point
+  - Good Rock 'n' Roll
+  - Stand Up and Shout
+  - West of the Moon
+  - Spell House
+  - To Make You Think It's Real
+  - Missing Children
+  - Heroes
+  - Fright
+  - Remember Me
+  - Now You See Me (Now You Don't)
+  - All Hallow's Eve
+  - Slippin' Into the Light
+  - We Are Going to Make It
+  - Look at Me Now
+  - He's the Flyer
+  - What Must I Do
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+==== Into The Matrix ====
+Retroactive Records (RR1402)
+[[Dale Thompson]] - Vocals, bass\\
+Troy Thompson - Guitar, bass\\
+Joey Johnson - Drums\\
+Stephan Rolland - Drums\\
+Steve Childers - Drums
+  - We Got Rhythm
+  - Who Killed the Rock Hero
+  - Get Away
+  - What's the Point
+  - Stand Up and Shout
+  - West of the Moon
+  - Spell House
+  - To Make You Think It's Real
+  - Heroes
+  - Now He is Gone
+  - Remember Me
+  - Now You See Me Now You Don't
+  - All Hallow's Eve
+  - Slippin' Into the Light
+  - We Are Going to Make It
+  - Forever in Darkness
+  - He's the Flyer
+  - Follow Your Heart
+  - I Can Fly Now
+  - Melissa
+Tracks 1 - 8 are from the Matrix demo //PG-13//.\\
+Tracks 9 - 18 are from the Matrix demo //Monkey See, Monkey Do//.\\
+The song "I Can Fly Now" was cut from the first Bride album //Show No Mercy//.\\
+The Matrix release //Silent Madness// also has a track called "Melissa," but that is not this recording. The origin of this version of "Melissa" is unknown.
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