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Stryper
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Stryper at the To Hell with the Devil tour in 1987
Background information
Origin Orange County, California, United States
Genres Christian metal
Heavy metal
Glam metal
Hard rock
Rock
Christian rock
Years active 1983–1992
2003–present
Labels Enigma
Hollywood
Big3
Associated acts Boston
SinDizzy
King James
Blissed
Members Michael Sweet
Robert Sweet
Oz Fox
Tim Gaines
Past members Matt Hurich
Kenny Metcalf
Tracy Ferrie

Stryper is a Christian glam metal band from Orange County, California. The group's lineup consists of Michael Sweet (lead vocals, guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Tim Gaines (bass guitar), and Robert Sweet (drums). In 2004 Gaines left the band and was replaced by Tracy Ferrie (bass guitar) but rejoined in 2009.

Formed in 1983 as Roxx Regime, they would change their message and name to Stryper to go on to be the first Christian rock band to be recognized by the mainstream. In 1983 they were signed by Enigma Records and released their first album The Yellow and Black Attack. By the mid-1980s, Stryper saw their most successful period starting with the release of To Hell with the Devil which achieved Platinum sales status. Stryper would go on to release two more Gold albums before breaking up in 1992. In 2003 Stryper came out of retirement for a reunion tour and subsequently signed a multi-album contract with Big3 Records in 2005.

The name "Stryper" derives from the King James Version of the Bible. "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." The reference, Isaiah 53:5, is frequently included as part of their logo. Stryper's drummer, Robert Sweet, also created a backronym for their name: "salvation through redemption, yielding peace, encouragement and righteousness".

Discography

Main article: Stryper discography
  • The Yellow and Black Attack (1984)
  • Soldiers Under Command (1985)
  • The Yellow and Black Attack (Re-Issue) (1986)
  • To Hell with the Devil (1986)
  • In God We Trust (1988)
  • Against the Law (1990)
  • Reborn (2005)
  • Murder by Pride (2009)
  • The Covering (2011)


Images for kids

  • Stryper 2016

    Performing in 2016

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Stryper para niños

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