From the Stryper newsletter:
On Friday, May 10th, we’ll be kicking off the History Tour in Greenville, South Carolina! Check out the confirmed dates below with more to come! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity as we perform our greatest hits and covers that influenced our generation!
* The South America dates will not be part of the “History Tour” per say, (the band will be performing their own songs only, no covers).
CLICK HERE TO READ THE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
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From: Nashville Publicity Group:
Friday, February 9, 2018 — Iconic rock band STRYPER will celebrate their 35th anniversary with the upcoming release of their 10th studio album, God Damn Evil, due April 20, 2018 from Frontiers Music SRL. Produced by frontman Michael Sweet, the band returns with their most powerful album to date, doubling down on the hard rock/heavy metal sound that earned them a worldwide fan base.
God Damn Evil is available now for pre-order at all major retailers including Amazon and iTunes. Limited edition pre-order offers are also available (see below).
Fans were initially introduced to the new album title and cover art via a social media post on February 5th, which quickly went viral causing a significant amount of conversation from STRYPER fans.
“We thought long and hard about this title,” says Michael in response to thousands of fan comments. “It was actually considered quite a few years ago and it just didn’t feel like the right time. Now, with all the evil in the world that we see around us on a daily basis, it made perfect sense. It’s a very bold statement yet a prayer asking God to damn/condemn evil. Nothing more, nothing less.”
God Damn Evil is the first release since the recent addition of bass player Perry Richardson, who joins original members Michael Sweet (vocals and guitar), Robert Sweet (drums) and Oz Fox (guitar). Perry is best known as a founding member of the multi-platinum band Firehouse.
STRYPER fans are getting their first look into the upcoming album with today’s release of the epic lyric video for the song, “Take It To The Cross.” View the Lyric video here: https://youtu.be/OWvdLnP8m3I or below:
“’Take It To The Cross’ is our answer to many fans asking us to do something a little heavier and even bordering on thrash,” says Michael. “The verses are heavy with a vocal and lyric delivery that’s bold and relevant yet the chorus kicks in with a fast, thrashy vibe. We brought in Matt Blanchard (Act of Defiance / Shadows Fall) to handle the vocal growl on the choruses and the end vamp. This song is 100% high octane.”
“Take It To The Cross” can be streamed at Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, etc. Those links available HERE: http://radi.al/GodDamnEvil.
Rocking since 1984, STRYPER is responsible for such classic ’80s metal albums as Soldiers Under Command, To Hell with the Devil and In God We Trust. In fact, STRYPER is the first band to ever have two songs in MTV’s Top 10 simultaneously with their hits “Free” and “Honestly.” After a sabbatical for much of the 1990’s, STRYPER returned strong in the early 21st century. To date, the Dove Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated band has sold over 10 million records worldwide.
God Damn Evil is the follow-up to STRYPER’s ninth studio album, Fallen (Frontiers Music SRL), which released in 2015 and debuted at the top of the Billboard charts. 2016’s 30th Anniversary To Hell With The Devil Tour saw record crowds and featured the band’s largest sound and lighting production in nearly two decades.
STRYPER will return to the road this year, kicking off the God Damn Evil World Tour at the at the Frontiers Rock Festival in Milan, Italy on April 28th. Tour dates will be posted as confirmed at http://www.stryper.com/Tour/tour.html.
“We all see and hear the darkness that surrounds us in our society but with faith and love, we’ll always have hope,” says Michael. “That’s what STRYPER is all about – powerful music and a message that builds foundations, not walls. We couldn’t be more excited about God Damn Evil as it showcases our undying love for what we do and why we do it.
Track Listing for God Damn Evil:
1. Take It To The Cross
2. Sorry
3. Lost
4. God Damn Evil
5. You Don’t Even Know Me
6. The Valley
7. Sea Of Thieves
8. Beautiful
9. Can’t Live Without Your Love
10. Own Up
11. The Devil Doesn’t Live Here
Pre-order HERE: https://stores.portmerch.com/stryper/
For more information, visit http://www.stryper.com.
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As reported on the STYPER Facebook page:
Stryper has been nominated for “Best Album Art” at HM Magazine’s The HM Awards! Spread the word and encourage fans to vote! Online voting runs through Dec. 31.
http://vote.hmmagazine.com/#album-art/1
* For more info on STRYPER:
Facebook: Stryper
Website: http://www.stryper.com
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STRYPER – On November 5th, 2013, the eighth original studio album from STRYPER, No More Hell To Pay, will be released via Frontiers Records. A stirring and fabulous song that is featured on this forthcoming STRYPER album is Revelation. Below, you can follow this song’s lyrics while cranking up the Heavy Metal!! Just a fantastically well-written and executed song. By the way, the guitar solo is nothing short of maximum whiz-bang! Metal be thy name.
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Michael Sweet – lead vocals & lead Guitar
Robert Sweet – drums
Oz Fox – Guitar & vocals
Timothy Gaines – bass & vocals
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* For More Info On STRYPER:
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FRONTIERS RECORDS:
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http://stryper.portmerch.com/stores/home.php
STRYPER – The greatest and most famous Christian Heavy Metal/Hard Rock band of our time has this Rockin’ gem available now: Second Coming – on double yellow vinyl… autographed!!
Second Coming is a collection of 16 STRYPER classics, including 2 NEW studio recordings: Bleeding From Inside Out and Blackened. The other 14 songs are re-recorded STRYPER songs that have been re-energized and given new hard-to-resist magic! Both new studio songs are overflowing with Heavy Rockin’ relevancy; a welcomed relevancy that showcases the everlasting musical prowess that is… STRYPER!
Take a look below at all the details for this whiz-bang STRYPER exclusive! Metal be thy name!
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Released in the UK, STRYPER now has a limited number of these available in the online store.
* A double album set!
* 100% 180-gram vinyl!
* Yellow vinyl!
* Autographed by all four original band members!!
* Limited number available!
Side A
1. Loud N’ Clear
2. Loving You
3. Soldiers Under Command
4. Makes Me Wanna Sing
Side B
5. First Love
6. The Rock That Makes Me Roll
7. Reach Out
8. Surrender
Side C
9. To Hell With The Devil
10. Calling On You
11. Free
12. The Way
Side D
13. Sing Along Song
14. More Than A Man
15. Bleeding From Inside Out (new)
16. Blackened (new)
Michael Sweet – Lead Vocals & Guitar
Robert Sweet – Drums
Oz Fox – Guitar & Vocals
Timothy Gaines – Bass & Vocals
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* For more info on STRYPER:
Facebook: Stryper Music
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STRYPER – Below are the dates, cities and venues where the prodigious STRYPER will be playing their legendary Heavy Metal live! Take a Metal look below to see if STRYPER will be Rockin’ in your area! Metal be thy name!
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JUNE 28, 2013
UNITED STATES
THE GRANADA THEATER
DALLAS, TX
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JUNE 29, 2013
UNITED STATES
WAREHOUSE LIVE BALLROOM
HOUSTON, TX
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JULY 12, 2013
UNITED STATES
CASINO BALLROOM
HAMPTON BEACH, NH
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JULY 13, 2013
UNITED STATES
BB KINGS
NEW YORK, NY
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JULY 14, 2013
UNITED STATES
THE CHANCE
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
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JULY 16, 2013
UNITED STATES
MEXICALI LIVE
MICHAEL SWEET & OZ FOX ACOUSTIC
TEANECK, NJ
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JULY 19, 2013
CANADA
THE ROCKPILE
TORONTO, ON
JULY 20, 2013 NEW DATE!
UNITED STATES
DIESEL CONCERT LOUNGE
CHESTERFIELD, MI
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AUGUST 9, 2013
UNITED STATES
TAILGATER’S
BOLINGBROOK, IL
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AUGUST 10, 2013
UNITED STATES
WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
WEST ALLIS, WI
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AUGUST 14, 2013
UNITED STATES
WHISKY A GO GO
MICHAEL SWEET & OZ FOX ACOUSTIC
HOLLYWOOD, CA
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AUGUST 15, 2013
UNITED STATES
THE COACH HOUSE
MICHAEL SWEET & OZ FOX ACOUSTIC
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
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AUGUST 16, 2013
UNITED STATES
CLUB MADRID @ SUNSET STATION CASINO
MICHAEL SWEET & OZ FOX ACOUSTIC
LAS VEGAS, NV
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OCTOBER 20, 2013 NEW DATE!
UNITED STATES
SCULLEY’S SHOOTERS
MICHAEL SWEET & OZ FOX ACOUSTIC
NORTH PLATTE, NE
Michael Sweet – Lead Vocals & Guitar
Robert Sweet – Drums
Oz Fox – Guitar & Vocals
Timothy Gaines – Bass & Vocals
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* For more info on STYRPER, click on the links below! Whoa!
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STRYPER – The forthcoming new STRYPER studio album will be titled: No More Hell To Pay. I’m not certain if the following track list for this hotly anticipated album will change. I sure hope it stays as 12 songs… or more for that matter!! Metal be thy name!!
This photo below I discovered on the Stryper Music facebook page on Tuesday night! Bassist Timothy Gaines wrote the following caption to go along with this photo:
New Stryper album – No More Hell To Pay kicks!! Listening to it non stop… Can’t wait for ya’ll to hear it!! ~ Timothy Gaines
Revelation
No More Hell To Pay
Saved By Love
Jesus Is Just Alright (cover song)
The One
Legacy
Marching Into Battle
Te Amo
Sticks & Stones
Water Into Wine
Sympathy
Renewed
Michael Sweet – Lead Vocals & Guitar
Robert Sweet – Drums
Oz Fox – Guitar & Vocals
Timothy Gaines – Bass & Vocals
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S-alvation
T-hrough
R-edemption
Y-ielding
P-eace
E-ncouragment
R-ighteousness
Stryper – by His stripes we are healed!
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(Source: STRYPER MUSIC facebook)
* For more info on STRYPER, click on the links below! Whoa!
http://www.facebook.com/stryper
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Stryper, L to R: Robert Sweet (drums), Michael Sweet (lead vocals, guitar), Timothy Gaines (bass, vocals) and Oz Fox (guitar, vocals).
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As written by Michael Sweet and reported on the facebook of Stryper:
We start recording our 8th, full length album on Monday 4/1 and I’d like to start it the right way. I’d like to ask all of you to continue to pray for the band and the process of recording what we hope and pray will be our best and most powerful record to date. God is in control and He could take a band like us, a record like this, and do things that have never been done before. I’ve seen God work first hand and many things have happened over the years with Stryper that are nothing short of miraculous! I pray that this record will have the power, message and energy that all the others have had combined, so much so that it’s undeniable to anyone that hears it.
People ask all the time if our faith is still in tact, if we still believe, if we’re still a Christian band and the answer is a loud n’ clear – YES! More so than ever before.
We’re a little tired, beat up and exhausted from the past 30 years but our hearts desire is to continue spreading Gods love through the gifts, talents and abilities that He has blessed us with. God is leading the way, not any one of us.
God bless you for your undying support, belief and encouragement for all that we have done and all that we do.
This record can be our best record yet and we appreciate your prayers. We love you guys and could not have made it this far without you. Love and Respect to all of you, always!!!
Michael
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http://www.facebook.com/stryper
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STRYPER – Check out this very cool STRYPER promo video for the West Greenwich, Rhode Island concert! May 26th, Memorial Day Weekend!
Click Here To Purchase Tickets: THE ROCK JUNCTION
* For more info on this STRYPER show, with special Rockin’ guests MASS, click on the large link below!
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LONG LIVE STRYPER.
LONG LIVE MASS.
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STRYPER – Check out below the North American tour dates for Stryper! See if Stryper is playing live in your neck of the Metal woods in 2012!
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February 24, 2012 – Sault Ste. Marie, MI @Kewadin Casino
February 25 – 28, 2012 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Monsters Of Rock Cruise
May 12, 2012 – Columbia, MD – M3 Rock Festival
May 17, 2012 – Dallas, TX – House Of Blues
May 18, 2012 – Houston, TX – House Of Blues
May 19, 2012 – Las Vegas, NV – Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino
May 24, 2012 – New York, NY – BB Kings
May 25, 2012 – Foxborough, MA – Showcase Live
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(Source: Stryper Official Website)
* To buy tickets and more info, click here: Stryper – Official Website
LONG LIVE STRYPER.
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