Burning Brides is an American hard rock band. They are partially known for their live performances, such as in 2000 playing selected dates as the opening band for The White Stripes. In 2002 they toured with …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead and Queens of the Stone Age, in 2003 with Audioslave, in 2004 with A Perfect Circle, in 2005 with Mastodon, and in 2006 with Eagles of Death Metal and Peaches. Also, they have opened for both Melvins and Marilyn Manson in their home town of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In November 2008, Dimitri and Melanie announced the arrival of their first child, Veronica Coats. In the summer of 2009, The Brides played several showcases at North by Northeast and toured Quebec to support the Canadian release of Anhedonia.

At the end of 2009, Dimitri formed the hardcore punk band Off! with Keith Morris, Steven Shane McDonald, and Mario Rubalcaba.

In early 2010, Dimitri and Melanie welcomed the arrival of their second child, Charles Coats.

The status of Burning Brides is currently inactive.