Burning Brides

The Profile

Burning Brides are an American rock band formed in Philadelphia by Dimitri Coats (vocals/guitar) and Melanie Coats (bass). Active from 1999 to 2014, they released albums including Fall of the Plastic Empire and Leave No Ashes and became known for a raw garage/stoner-tinged sound.

American rock band from Philadelphia founded by Dimitri and Melanie Coats; active 1999–2014. Known for heavy garage/stoner leanings and songs like Heart Full of Black. Albums include Fall of the Plastic Empire, Leave No Ashes, Hang Love, and Anhedonia. Dimitri Coats contributed to and appeared in the film Suck. The band often operated as a duo with rotating drummers.

A candid look at Leave No Ashes: garage-metal bite with stoner undertones, lyrics about thorny relationships, and nods to Mudhoney/QOTSA/Screaming Trees. Early tracks hit hard; a slower midsection divides opinions, with a few exceptions. Mark Lanegan appears on the closing chorus. The band’s trajectory stalled after label troubles and lineup changes, settling as a married duo.