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The Roxx Regime Demos (2007) (2007)
This is the re-release of the original Roxx Regime demo from 1983!
Before the major label record deals; Before the multi-platinum albums; Before chart-topping videos...there was Roxx Regime.
This is the way Stryper sounded before they were Stryper.
A must-have collector's item for the Stryper fan!
Track Listing:
1. From Wrong to Right
2. My Love I'll Always Show (original rock version)
3. Loud 'N Clear
4. You Know What To Do
5. You Won't Be Lonely
6. Co'mon Rock
7. Tank (Robert Sweet Drum Solo)
8. Honestly
Extended Versions (2006) (2006)
Stryper has been added to the Extended Versions series!
Featuring live performances from the 2003 Reunion tour. Including the first live version of "You Won't Be Lonely" to ever be released!
01. Makes Me Wanna Sing
02. Calling on You
03. Free
04. More Than a Man
05. You Won't Be Lonely
06. Reach Out
07. The Way
08. Soldiers Under Command
09. To Hell with the Devil
10. Honestly
Reborn (2005)
Reborn is the eighth studio album by Christian Metal band Stryper, and the first full-length album of new material since Against the Law in 1990.
The sound of the album is more contemporary compared to their previous records. It is also heavier and has influences of grunge and alternative. This is the first album recorded by the band with new bass guitar player Tracy Ferrie.
Reborn became a rare collectors' item instantly, since the first copies of the album have a technical mistake; songs 7-9 are played in the album in a different order than the one stated on the cover artwork. Big 3 Records plans to re-release the album with the correct order of songs.
Reborn was released with a variety of cover art, depending on format and region. The alternate US cover art was created for record outlets (such as Christian bookstores) where the original cover art may have been perceived as too disturbing or offensive.
01. Open Your Eyes
02. Reborn
03. When Did I See You Cry
04. Make You Mine
05. Passion
06. Live Again
07. If I Die
08. Wait for You
09. Rain
10. 10,000 Years
11. I.G.W.T.
7 Weeks: Live in America 2003 (2004)
7 Weeks: Live in America, 2003 is the first live album released by Christian Metal band Stryper. Released on May 18, 2004, it was recorded during the band's reunion tour in 2003. A live DVD, titled Stryper: Live in Puerto Rico was recorded during the band's show in San Juan, Puerto Rico and was supposed to be released alongside the live album. The DVD was finally released on september, 2006.
01. Sing Along Song
02. Makes Me Wanna Sing
03. Calling On You
04. Free
05. More Than A Man
06. Caught In The Middle
07. Reach Out
08. Loud N' Clear
09. The Way
10. Soldiers Under Command
11. To Hell With The Devil
12. Honestly
13. Winter Wonderland
14. Closing Prayer
7 Seven The Best of Stryper (2003)
7: The Best of Stryper is the seventh album by Christian Metal band Stryper. Released in 2003, it is the second compilation album produced by the band, and it's recording and release led to the reunion of the original members of the band.
Hollywood Records asked the members of Stryper to record new tracks to be placed in a compilation album celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band. Frontman Michael Sweet wrote two new songs that were recorded by the original 4 members of the group. This marked the first time in 12 years that Stryper recorded together in the studio. It would also be the last time Tim Gaines recorded with the band. As he left in mid 2004.
After the release of the album, the band went on a 36 show reunion tour. Their first tour together in 12 years. Shows were recorded for a live album 7 Weeks : Live in America, 2003 Which was released on May 18, 2004.
01. Something
02. For You
03. Shining Star
04. Lady
05. All For One
06. In God We Trust
07. Always There For You
08. To Hell With The Devil
09. Calling On You
10. Free
11. Honestly
12. The Way
13. Soldiers Under Command
14. Makes Me Wanna Sing
15. Reach Out
16. From Wrong To Right
17. Loving You
18 . Believe
Can't Stop The Rock (1991)
Can't Stop the Rock is the sixth release, and first compilation album, from the Christian metal band Stryper, released in 1991.
The album features two new songs, one of which is "Believe," dedicated to the troops fighting in the Persian Gulf War that same year. Later in 1991, lead singer Michael Sweet left to pursue a solo career, which marked the end of the original Stryper lineup until they reunited in 2003.
01. Believe
02. Can't Stop The Rock
03. Soldiers Under Command
04. Free
05. Always There For You
06. Lady
07. To Hell With The Devil
08. In God We Trust
09. Honestly
10. Two Bodies (One Mind One Soul)
11. Together As One
12. You Know What To Do
Against The Law (1990)
Against the Law is the 6th release, and 5th full-length album, from the Christian metal band Stryper, released on August 21, 1990.
This album marked a radical change in the musical and visual direction of the band. Gone were the bumblebee-colored spandex outfits, the bold evangelical lyrics and the familiar yellow-and-black band logo with Isaiah 53:5. In their place were leather outfits, and lyrics more focused on rock n' roll and relationships, although arguably from a Christian worldview. The album was praised by many critics as the band's strongest work to date, but a large percentage of Stryper's Christian fanbase felt betrayed by this unannounced creative metamorphosis, and many of them accused Stryper of selling out their image and message for greater mainstream acceptance. As a result, Against the Law sold poorly compared to the band's previous gold and platinum releases.
"Shining Star" is indeed a heavy metal cover of the classic Earth, Wind and Fire song.
Unlike Stryper's previous albums, which contained overt Christian lyrics, there is not a single mention of God on Against the Law.
01. Against The Law
02. Two Time Woman
03. Rock The People
04. Two Bodies (One Mind One Soul)
05. Not That Kind Of Guy
06. Shining Star
07. Ordinary Man
08. Lady
09. Caught In The Middle
10. All For One
11. Rock The Hell Out Of You
In God We Trust (1988)
In God We Trust is the 5th release, and 4th full-length album by Christian Metal band Stryper, released in 1988. After the hard-rocking To Hell with the Devil, Stryper decided to follow up with an album that was more pop-leaning and radio-friendly, and as a result, many critics and fans considered the album overproduced and too commercial. Despite the lukewarm reception, In God We Trust nevertheless achieved Gold record status, selling over half a million copies.
Bassist Tim Gaines did not participate in the recording of this album, but he rejoined the band on the In God We Trust tour.
01. In God We Trust
02. Always There For You
03. Keep The Fire Burning
04. I Believe In You
05. The Writings On The Wall
06. It's Up 2 U
07. The World Of You And I
08. Come To The Everlife
09. Lonely
10. The Reign
The Yellow And Black Attack (1986)
After Stryper achieved major success with their debut album, Soldiers Under Command, the Yellow And Black attack EP was reissued. Re-released on August 10, 1986 with two additional songs, "Reason For The Season" (which was originally released on a 1985 Christmas-themed 12" single with "Winter Wonderland") and a brand-new song, "My Love I'll Always Show." Even though The Yellow and Black Attack was originally an EP, some fans and critics now consider it to be a full album, their 2nd album. Nevertheless, their next release, Soldiers Under Command is still regarded as the band's full-length debut.
The cover art was changed for the 1986 re-release, downplaying the warlike theme of the original.
01. Loud 'N' Clear
02. From Wrong To Right
03. My Love I'll Always Show
04. You Know What To Do
05. Co'Mon Rock
06. You Won't Be Lonely
07. Loving You
08. Reason For The Season
To Hell With The Devil (1986)
To Hell with the Devil is the fourth release, and third full-length album, from the Christian metal band Stryper, released in 1986. It was both the first Contemporary Christian and Christian metal album to achieve Platinum status, selling over one million copies. It remains the best-selling Christian metal album of all time.
Throughout 1987, both music videos for Calling on You and Honestly ranked #1 on Dial MTV, the nightly MTV list of most requested videos. Success never seen before or since, by a Christian band.
The tour for To Hell with the Devil was arguably Stryper's most popular with the band playing in bigger venues (arenas as opposed to theatres for Soldiers Under Command).
01. Abyss (To Hell With The Devil)
02. To Hell With The Devil
03. Calling On You
04. Free
05. Honestly
06. The Way
07. Sing-Along Song
08. Holding On
09. Rockin' The World
10. All Of Me
11. More Than A Man
Soldiers Under Command (1985)
Soldiers Under Command is the second release, and first full-length studio album, from Christian metal band Stryper, released in 1985. It was the first Christian metal album to achieve Gold record status, selling more than half a million copies.
01. Soldiers Under Command
02. Makes Me Wanna Sing
03. Together Forever
04. First Love
05. The Rock That Makes Me Roll
06. Reach Out
07. Waiting For) A Love That's Real
08. Together As One
09. Surrender
10. Battle Hymn Of The Republic
The Yellow And Black Attack (1984)
The Yellow and Black Attack! is the first release from the Christian metal band Stryper. No singles were released from this six-song EP, and less than 20,000 copies were pressed, as their label, Enigma Records, was unsure of the potential market for Christian metal.
During the tour supporting this EP, Stryper opened for bands like Ratt and Bon Jovi, which caused some Christian listeners to insist that they were not a genuine Christian band.
01. Loud 'N' Clear
02. From rong To Right
03. Loving You
04. You Know What To Do
05. Co'Mon Rock
06. You Won't Be Lonely
And He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace and be healed of your affliction."
- Mark 5:34
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The Stryper Story
In The Beginning
Stryper, originally known as Roxx Regime, was formed in Orange County, California by brothers Michael and Robert Sweet and guitarist Oz Fox.
Stryper stands for SalvationThroughRedemptionYieldingPeace, Encouragement and Righteousness. The Isaiah 53:5 under their logo is the bible verse that states "by His stripes we are healed". The band earned their stripes on the Los Angeles metal club circuit and in 1984, after recruiting bass player Tim Gaines, signed with Enigma Records and released their debut mini-album, The Yellow And Black Attack (Y&BA).
Rockin' The World
Their first full-length release, Soldiers Under Command (SUC), sold over half a million units worldwide in the eighties, and stayed on Billboard's Top 200 album chart for over forty weeks. In addition to the hard-rocking tunes that Stryper's core audience has come to expect, the ballad "Honestly" from their platinum selling 1986 release To Hell With The Devil (THWTD) hit the Top-40 charts. The video for "Honestly" rapidly became the number one most-requested video on M-TV. 1988 saw the near-platinum release of In God We Trust (IGWT), as well as renewed success on M-TV, which was bombarded by thousands of phone requests for "Always There For You".
Caught In The Middle
Coming off the acclaim of the 1989 tour supporting IGWT, the band released Against The Law (ATL) which shipped gold in the fall of 1990. Despite its sales success, some fans were confused by Stryper's change in appearance and lyrics. This lead to numerous rumors and questions about the sincerity of Stryper's faith. "We were making a grab for musical freedom," says Robert Sweet, Stryper's drummer. "But we never should have let that been misinterpreted as a change in our beliefs."
In 1991, Enigma Records went bankrupt, and Stryper was left without a record company. This was short-lived, as they were quickly picked up by Hollywood Records. In the summer of 1991 they released Can't Stop The Rock, a "best of" album with two new tracks.
In January of 1992, Michael Sweet left the Stryper to pursue a solo career. Although officially Robert Sweet, Oz Fox and Tim Gaines continued as a three piece for another year, there were no further studio recordings as Stryper once Mike left.
Together As One?
Michael Sweet was the first to re-appear back on the scene, when he secured a record deal with the Christian label Benson Records. (Benson distributed Stryper to the Christian retail stores in the 80's.) This union produced two albums: the self titled Michael Sweet, and Real. In 1998, Mike put out a full length demo by himself titled Truth. This generated label interest, and he was soon signed to Restless Records. The remastered and updated version of Truth was released early in 2001.
Tim Gaines and Robert Sweet joined legendary Christian guitar player Rex Carrol in the band King James. Although King James released two releases to date, Tim and Bob only performed on the first album which was released in 1994 on the Christian label Star Song.
Absent from the limelight for many years was Oz Fox, who last was seen making guest appearances on several Christian releases including JC & The Boyz, Bride, and Ransom. Oz and Tim joined forces once again in 1995 to form Sin Dizzy. Together with Bobby MacNeil on guitar and John Bocanegra on drums, they released He's Not Dead in 1998. Tim left Sin Dizzy in 2000 to continue working musically with his wife, Irene Kelly.
Robert Sweet released his solo release titled Love Trash in 2000, in which he plays all the instruments on the album and features Larry Worley on vocals. (Ex-lead singer of Christian rock band Fear Not.) Robert recently formed Blissed with fellow members David Pearson, Trevor Barr, and Jeff Miller. Their album, Waking Up The Dead, was released in early 2003.
Can't Stop The Rock
On May 21st of 2000, history was made when Stryper hit the stage again for an informal jam at the first annual Stryper expo in New Jersey. December 16th of 2000 marked the first full blown set preformed by Stryper in 9 years, held in Costa Rica. The second annual Stryper expo was held in Azusa, California on May 18th and 19th of 2001. The two day expo featured multiple bands and vendors, with Stryper closing the expo with a concert. Shortly after, Stryper played to one of their largest crowds at Cornerstone at Bushnell, Illinois on July 7th, 2001.
For You
In 2002, ten years after their breakup, Stryper headed into Michael Sweet's studio to cut two new songs, "Something" and "For You", for their second greatest hits compilation, 7-The Best Of Stryper, which was released on March 25th of 2003 by Hollywood Records. That fall, they embarked on a 35 city tour that both fans and critics agreed was one of the hottest tours of 2003. As a result, the prayers of Stryper fans everywhere were answered in May of 2004 with the new live CD recording titled 7 Weeks: Live In America. Unfortunately, this would be the last time that the original band would play together. After the tour, longtime bassist Tim Gaines left Stryper to pursue musical projects with his wife Irene. He left the band with the other members' blessing, though many longtime fans were disappointed with his decision.
Reborn
Some remember Stryper as the frenetic "yellow and black attack" that stormed the music scene two decades ago, transforming the pop-metal genre from the inside out. Others recall a groundbreaking foursome that resolutely declared an inspiring message of spiritual redemption, becoming a cornerstone on which countless lives were changed.
Today the legendary quartet is back and burning hotter than ever with intensified levels of zeal, resolve and innovation. With three original bandmates (lead vocalist Michael Sweet, drummer Robert Sweet and guitarist Oz Fox) and newcomer Tracy Ferrie on bass, Stryper now releases its first all-new studio effort since 1990's Against the Law project.
Reborn, Stryper's ninth career disc and premier release on Big3 Records, features a cavalcade of high-voltage arrangements that showcase the band's richly melodic vocals, deft instrumentation and powerful themes. In addition, the disc proficiently melds the group's standard intensely tuneful style with edgy hard rock influences. The net effect: An 11-track set demanding reverence, repeated spins and a volume level that is cranked full-on.
Produced by Michael Sweet and Kenny Lewis (who collaborated with Sweet on several solo projects), Reborn debuts entirely new material, with two bonus songsa Stryperized version of "Amazing Grace" re-titled "10,000 Years" and an updated rendition of the group's classic track "In God We Trust" that should rouse both longtime and new fans alike.
So how did the current disc come into existence? It started nearly two years ago when all four original members of Stryper reassembled and embarked on a rewarding 20th anniversary tour. That led to 7 Weeks: Live in America, a 2004 release compiled from reunion performances in major cities around the nation. Shortly thereafter, following an amicable parting with original bassist Tim Gaines, the band picked up Ferrie and played a fall 2004 encore show at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This event triggered a demand for a new record when it came to plans for the future.
"The show at Disney went so well and felt so fresh it was like we were a totally new band," explains frontman Michael Sweet. "It was such an incredible experience for all of us, and we knew something was happening that would go beyond one performance."
Returning home, Sweet and the other bandmates promptly sensed they should consider recording a new album. From there, a central concept ultimately took shape. "The word reborn' communicates so much from a spiritual perspective," Sweet says. "It really speaks to how we feel as a band right now. This is a whole new time for us, and we're excited."
Beyond the core theme of renewal, Reborn embraces subjects like forgiveness ("If I Die"), God's patience ("Wait for You") and true enlightenment ("Open Your Eyes"). One hard-driving song in particular, "When Did I See You Cry," conveys the reality that God can move in anyone's life, whether homeless, addicted to drugs or simply wandering. "The power of God is alive, but we often miss it," Sweet asserts. "We see opportunities to share the gospel, but we are so caught up in other things of life that we get sidetracked."
Stryper has dealt with its share of sidetracks and difficulties over the years. From its origin as Roxx Regime, a garage outfit from Orange County, California, the band persevered as they hammered out a name and a reputation in the gritty Los Angeles club circuit. The hard work paid off in 1984 when the quartet inked a deal with Enigma Records and released debut mini-album The Yellow and Black Attack.
As the first Christian rock band to enjoy any decided success in the mainstream market, Stryper went on to sell more than 8 million records worldwide. The group's RIAA certified platinum 1986 release To Hell with the Devil was selected as one of the "100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music" by CCM Magazine. The project also generated the Billboard Top 40 hit "Honestly," which peaked at ..23.
Two other albums struck RIAA gold: Soldiers Under Command (1985) and In God We Trust (1988), both spending numerous weeks on the Billboard 200 album chart.
One of the most electrifying stage acts from the 1980s, Stryper garnered heavy airplay on MTV and VH1. The band also received notable coverage in Rolling Stone, Time, Spin, Newsweek and numerous other publications, cementing their legacy as the iconoclasts of pop-metal.
Fittingly, Stryper should be in for a deluge of renewed exposure and acclaim. But Michael Sweet would just as soon turn the spotlight on someone else. "The one theme that is woven into every song on our new album is this: Look to Jesus," he says adamantly. "Some people may get tired of hearing this, but we feel God has called us to share the message of Christ's love, mercy and grace. He's always there no matter what, and that's what we will proclaim until we die."
The band is currently on tour in support of the new album. Stryper is managed by Deep South Entertainment.
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Honestly Video Now Available on iTunes!
You can now download a Stryper video on iTunes (for only $1.99). Honestly from the Greatest Hits, Live in Puerto Rico DVD is now available for download on iTunes. It is the first ever video from Stryper avai...
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Update from Kyle 7-18-08
7/20/2008 - 8:31 AM
Thank you for praying yesterday.
In all truth and sincerity,your prayers saved my life. At about 80 cc's into a 300cc dose of my second chemo of the day (the first being Gemzar the second being Carbo) I started to feel as though something wa...
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Stryper - Peace Of Mind - single now on iTunes.com
6/23/2008 - 7:07 PM
Stryper - Peace Of Mind - single now available on iTunes.com!
The new Stryper single "Peace Of Mind" featuring Tom Scholz of Boston has been released on i-tunes!
Click Here to download "Peace Of Mind"
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EMERGENCY PRAYER REQUEST FOR KYLE SWEET
5/07/2008 - 5:22 PM
Hello Everyone.....
I would like to ask that everyone please pray more intently than you ever have before for Kyle Sweet. I received the following update from Kyle and she asked that I share this as she needs prayer but didn't have time to post a...
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