Stryper The Rise and Fall of The Band

[@chrislarsen4938]

Stryper is still going strong and making great albums!

[@STRYPERTUBE]

:-)

[@facelessuser2632]

​@@STRYPERTUBElove ya

[@mikek464]

Michael is one of the only 80s guys that still has his voice, and he's upped his guitar game too.

[@AndyD070568]

I agree his voice is still great but he was always a great guitar player.

[@eriklarson9137]

Weird right? Who would think clean living would have benefits?

[@aaronzywicki8683]

He Gets Better With Age.

[@Gorbyrev]

100%, not that his guitar game was lacking in the '80's, that guy can play!

[@keithvnumber1]

I disagree, his voice isn't as good as it used to be. Listen to the live in Japan stuff. He's spot on singing in a high key the whole show. Nowadays it's not so high and he doesn't go for the really high stuff anymore. Letting the crowd sing those parts.

[@perplexalot1615]

These guys still shred better then 90% of the other bands out there.

[@Red_Lanterns_Rage]

ever hear Fates Warning?? Slayer, Type O Negative, Fear Factory, Pantera or Saxon?? all of those shred frakking hardcore.... some of what Stryper did was pretty good heavy metal but to say pretty much a hair metal band at about Motley Crue's level shreds harder than most bands is laughable at best.... here's some education for ya... kzbin.info/www/bejne/e17JdXeQbZabmKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3bOmaaAod6Mo80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2SthJWFqZx2gtE kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpa1hXmMgbKirKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX28hWOEh52NgsU i hate bold claims like this and feel utterly obligated to prove people wrong, the fear factory song alone slays anything that game from the 80's even Slayer lol

[@eriklarson9137]

@@Red_Lanterns_Rage Hate to break this to you, but you are arguing over an opinion.You can't be right, and you can't prove another wrong. Lol.

[@macias7125]

@Troy Hendrickson dude they shred a lot in there songs and that's takes so much talent especially with this high vocals lol you can't say that they're not more talented than any single pop rock band in existence lol

[@benireges]

​​@Troy Hendrickson Sorry Troy but you are absolutely wrong. Show me a single song from 1985 or earlier that's remotely similar to "Soldiers Under Command"

[@borisvandruff7532]

90% is too low a number. More like 98-100%

[@rawnbadillo9886]

Went to a Stryper concert a couple of years back and it was awesome show. Michael Sweet can STILL hit those high notes (unlike many of his contemporaries). And they are STILL putting out great new music. They are coming back to Edinburgh, TX later this year and you can bet your sweet (no pun intended) ass I will be there...God willing of course.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

This video is cool, but you should have acknowledged that they've had a pretty big resurgence in popularity starting w/ No More Hell to Pay (2015) and newer albums that have all landed in the top charts in the US. In some ways, Stryper is back and even better today!

[@rnrtruestories]

i kind of already said the video would only cover up to 1993 and briefly mentioned their comeback at the end.

[@willissudweeks1050]

Hi Jesus. Nice to see you.

[@DamonCzanik]

The real question is, when are we getting the Metal Jesus and Stryper video game?

[@eclecticgentleman]

You must not have listened to Reborn. They were back in 2005

[@mikescott5655]

Huge resurgence since 2013

[@Hispandinavian]

Stryper is part of the reason I came to the faith. It didn't suddenly give me the urge to run to church. In fact my then middle school self, wanted to go everywhere else but church. It was a start of the seeds being sown. Those guys were like superheroes to me.

[@averykristian]

this is freaking awesome man.

[@twistofcain_666]

I was indoctrinated from birth so I didn't have a choice early on, I'm amazed that people can forgo their reasoning skills by getting into cults later in life... did you not go to college or something?

[@Hispandinavian]

@@twistofcain_666 Not that it´s any concern of yours, but I am college educated and more. Embracing a faith is not a lack of intellect. That´s just your opinion.

[@michaelwilson2497]

​@twistofcain_666 I meet too many college educated people that lack common sense or true critical thinking skills. I praise God every day I didn't go to college.

[@williamcampbell163]

Stryper never fell they just got better and are still putting out great music. God Bless Stryper.

[@GARYKLAFTA-y5m]

VERY TRUE - THEY NEVER LOST THEIR FLAIR .

[@mulberryhomestead288]

I think they meant spiritually

[@ChrisFerguson-zm4gt]

There is no god. Feel free to prove me wrong by providing some evidence......

[@RobTheTruth]

​@@ChrisFerguson-zm4gtYeshua grave is empty . There is more evidence for Him than anyone.

[@dibslin985]

Michael Sweet is easily a top 5 rock vocalist of all time. So much power and he STILL holds up well!

[@STRYPERTUBE]

:-)

[@nikkibates617]

Amen I was 10 yes old when my mom bought me there cassette tape.. I have loved them ever sence

[@averykristian]

idk about rock, but 80s metal for sure

[@mattmercer7607]

Michael Sweet can still sing for sure. I saw him live this Summer with Stryper. He hasn't in his age and voice range lost a thing much from 30 years ago. Amazing. Some of Strypers newer stuff is really great too.

[@eccrawford7759]

I have to disagree. Michael Sweet has a great singing voice but never has meshed well with metal. His voice is too high. There are other metal singers with high ranges that sound much better i.e. Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson, Geoff Tate, Jack Russell, Ronnie James Dio, Lenny Wolf, Joey Tempest and many others. I liked several songs they did, but Sweet's voice seem to take the punch and power out of their songs except for the slower ballads.

[@AudaciousAce1989]

Hmmmm... Stryper didnt fall, they just took a break and the market changed. They’ve been going strong since 05 and everything after 2015 has been some of their best music yet!

[@jtschnow9253]

'Whatever happened to Michael Sweet?'...the funniest, longest running joke on the Eddie Trunk show.

[@andrewbillington5422]

And they can still rock the hell out of you. Not a huge fan, but that song is great.

[@mramos1126]

@@jtschnow9253 yes!

[@sophiepaterson7444]

I didn't know they were still together. I'll have to look them up.

[@AudaciousAce1989]

@@sophiepaterson7444 They’re allot heavier now, less ballads. Way more consistent material although I do prefer their heavier material from the 80s allot more. But yeah look them up and decide for yourself!

[@2sgarmon]

You mean,the rise,lull,and resurgence of Stryper!! These guys are better today than back then!! The only 80's band putting out as good or better music than then!!

[@bakstabbath]

I wasn't a fan of Stryper in the 80s, but I respect them for continuing to kill it even today. Their newer material is really good!

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

Yeah the stuff the last 10 years is fire

[@metaldreams3595]

@@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD Yeah it is. I was surprised most bands from the 80s metal bands stopped putting out great stuff.

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

@@metaldreams3595 I’m not a big fan of most 80s metal, but I was born in 97 so maybe I’m missing the perspective of what it was like to experience it as it was evolving. There are exceptions. Love the first 3 Def Leppard albums, first 3 Metallica the first two Ozzy records and pretty much all the Iron Maiden from the 80s

[@metaldreams3595]

@@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD Wow. You know good music for sure. And very perceptive Zoey. Funny I was just thinking that same exact thing this morning. In a metal group on FB some young guy dogged on Dimebag and while guys my age were ripping him a new one I said Look, hes a young guy, its old stuff to him. He didn't experience it when he was a teenager like we did. Different words than you used but same line of thought. Come to think of it you said it a lot better than I did. You said what I meant to say lol. So, your dad is a big metal head huh? Plays guitar?

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

@@metaldreams3595 Yes my dad was in a metal band in the early 80s in Southern California. He even gave me classical guitar lessons for a little while. My true love is 70s music like Elton John. And The Beatles. And of course I’m a “Swifty” lol. Thanks for the kind words

[@DaddingAllDay]

Thank you for sharing Stryper with the audience. As a fan of Stryper, it gets tiring hearing about almost every other act from the era, but Stryper gets overlooked. People can trash the yellow and black look, and their message of faith all they want, but musically they are up there with the best. This is a great look into this underrated band.

[@jburdsinfuse]

Michael Sweet is a legit shredder. The old and new stuff both have some killer riffs and his guitar tone is on point. The first single from their 2020 release is a great thrash throwback. A+ plus musicians whether or not you like the looks and lyrics.

[@lilpoohbear653]

more than legit...he is amazing

[@KaptainCanuck]

He is far from a shredder. Vai, Malmsteen, and, especially, Satch eat players like him for breafast.

[@jburdsinfuse]

@@KaptainCanuck Seriously? Who don't those guys eat for breakfast? That's like comparing athletes to Jordan or Ali...Obviously the guy is a top tier shredder and has been for decades - just because he isn't one of the best to ever do it doesn't take anything away from Sweet (or make my post incorrect). And FWIW, I'll take his song writing and vocals over the three you mentioned every day of the week.

[@KaptainCanuck]

@@jburdsinfuse, he was FAR from being the level defining a shredder. He had skill but was far from those I mentioned who are the quintessential shredders. Marty Friedman can be included on the list of shredders, as well. Just because a guitarist is good does not make them a shredder.

[@jburdsinfuse]

@@KaptainCanuck Okay chief...whatever you say. Now that this conversation is over, you can go shine your gatekeeper trophy and know you did your job well.

[@krunkmountainman6633]

Loved Stryper in 1984 and still love them in 2021. Michael Sweet’s solo stuff is also amazing.

[@amaccama3267]

I posted a joke earlier about this video. (Since deleted). But when I saw the comment about helping with depression I dropped it. It was inappropriate of me and I apologise. Cheers everyone and have a happy day.

[@BootsORiley]

very mature of you to leave this comment in return. good on ya, mate. be well in these turbulent times, AMAC.

[@TreVader1378]

You should never apologize for telling a joke, if someone gets offended that their problem, it just a joke.

[@Mydogslove2laugh]

That was really cool of you. Thanks. ❤❤❤

[@Mydogslove2laugh]

I didn't see the original joke. I just think that was a cool move.

[@BootsORiley]

@@TreVader1378 I’m 100% with you on this. The soft ass pc culture is an absolute joke, and they ironically can’t take a joke. This dude didn’t post anything that anyone in specific could be fake offended by. He basically said Stryper sucks and recanted when he learned that the band actually got people through some difficult times. I don’t listen to them or like their music, but I think we can all respect it when people’s art helps other people, because life can be really hard for a lot of people. He made the right move here. Encouraging other people to say fuck it and just be assholes isn’t the move. There’s already an over saturation point reached for that content online. Actually being nice is refreshing and perfectly acceptable, even very welcoming now.

[@pablobendixiii5536]

Micheal Sweet still has a great voice and vocal range. Must've been all that clean living.

[@dwade6322]

As a teen in the late 80's,Stryper was a band that many Metal fans made fun of,but the music still stands. Its great stuff. I was always a big fan of the vocals and harmonies.

[@briangoldsmith8709]

I was 10 years old when I first heard To Hell With The Devil. I was just getting into and learning about heavy metal (thanks to some older friends). I was too young to realize they were a Christian band. I just really liked their music and, as a 10 year old kid in the 80s, I thought their whole yellow & black thing was incredibly cool.

[@notmurd0c]

There was a guy in CVS had a Stryper t-shirt on. I waved at him and said "TO HELL WITH THE DEVIL!" He encouraged me to check out their new stuff, as it's pretty good.

[@rockingguitarlessons]

Stryper are some very humble guys that have never been ashamed to tell the world about the true king of kings. YESHUA. Imagine when God asks them in Heaven what they did on earth for his name ...haha...i think we all know...theyre gonna have a lot of jewels in their crown for sure 😃 They were the right band at the right time for me in the 80s as a pre teen and teen. And they still sound great .Michaels voice unlike most of the 80s rock bands has actually gotten better as a singer and still hits the high notes ..I just heard one of their brand new songs and the end vocal part was up in the Rob Halford screamin for vengeance vocal range !!!! JESUS IS THE WAY!!!

[@jaketheman091]

I love Stryper! These guys were my intro to christian metal and christian rock in general, and it's awesome that they're still going strong. It's also cool how you mention Larry Norman too. He was a great singer/songwriter.

[@reddog9161]

So glad someone else was stoked with the Larry Norman mention. Larry Norman and Randy Stonehill still both get played daily in my car 🤠👍

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Christian rock is horrible. The only Christian music I can stand is old fashioned hymns.

[@1970Phoenix]

Funfact - Larry Norman's illegitimate son lives not too far from me (in the state of New South Wales in Australia).

[@scottkreighbaum7938]

I am from a little town in Laporte, Indiana. I can not remember what year it was maybe 88 or 89. They were playing that night at our civic , are biggest venue at the time. I was 15 years old. Me and my freinds were at our local arcade . They came bursting in the door and gave everyone in there tickets to the show. Was the first show i ever saw, and I was hooked. I guess Thank you Styper!

[@ellenswift8598]

That's incredible!

[@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence]

All the metal bands in the 1980s did it. Not sure if it was started by Iron Maiden or Twisted Sister.

[@eternylbliss2151]

I was at that concert I live in LaPorte they played with Hurricane - great concert!. Small world!

[@Chris05161967]

Edit your answer. You spelled 'stryper' wrong.

[@67lilbear]

Michael Sweet's collaboration with Dokken's George Lynch released two albums a few years ago and produced some amazing music...

[@philipwittke8491]

Sunbomb

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

Another one in the works...

[@thomasaiken7249]

Michael was in Boston for a while too.

[@johncastillo4228]

Not a religious person, but this band is AMAZING, IMO. WAY UNDERRATED! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@mikethaxton4935]

Stryper had a non-religious album out in the 90s that was great

[@slamdancer777]

@@mikethaxton4935 it wasn't exactly non religious...but was definitely toned down. The way I see it all bands preach something.

[@LeeAdrian777]

Jesus made you respect your creator. Believe and be saved.

[@johncastillo4228]

Jesus doesn't exist. Silly rabbits...

[@elderleon1844]

you don't need to be religious for like good christian music!

[@MelvinZoopers]

Stryper is making better music these days than ever before!

[@DamonCzanik]

It's amazing they were as successful as they were. I hadn't heard of them when I was religious. My church said heavy metal was the devil's music so I was never exposed to it. When I got into metal I wouldn't have listened to them. I felt like Hank Hill, "They're not making Christianity better. They're just making Rock n Roll worse". My metal friends all considered them a joke. Kudos to them in avoiding the Christian music grift, where they only sing to Christians. Preaching to the converted and taking their money isn't how to win over non-Christians. If your music is actually good, it can stand next to any band, not just Christian bands.

[@slamdancer777]

Honestly, if they weren't Christian, they would have been way more successful.

[@donnalynn2]

You missed out. There were successful Christian Punk bands as well. Some of the best music from the 80s was Christian Rock. Do not get me wrong, I loved everything including the hits of the day but I spent more time with my friends from church than anything so thats what we listened to. Maybe its bc I like all kinds of music but I still listen to some of the Christian rock from the 80s bc I haven't found much thats good anymore.

[@mtoohill]

Thanks for covering Stryper. And your presentation is awesome, you've come a long way Syd.

[@rnrtruestories]

Thanks! Always trying to improve

[@ElvisWorley]

Stryper was my first concert. My dad took me in like 1989

[@erinramsey9297]

1988!

[@daniellecoonery7869]

I used to LOVE Stryper (I mean, I still love those first three albums). They really helped me through some tough times. To Hell With The Devil still holds up. I lost interest with In God We Trust, but by that time my musical tastes had evolved anyway. This was a great video. Thank you!

[@michaellewis366]

You need to check out the newer albums! Start with No More Hell to Pay. All the newer albums are face melters!!!

[@twiermann]

They are easily one of the top five accomplished bands of that era. They’ve actually released more new music since they reformed than they did in the 80’s. While other bands bask in the glory of yesteryear Stryper’s glory continues with each new release.

[@lisalemponen701]

I have ALWAYS been a fan of STRYPER. I had the honor of meeting them in 1988 at a show in Cleveland, Ohio. My brother had recently been diagnosed with cancer (he passed away in September of 1990) the guys in the band each took the time to acknowledge me and it really helped me to deal with all of the emotions that I was feeling. When I saw them at the first STRYPER expo in Nee Jersey, they not only remembered me, they all extended their condolences on my loss. Classy guys through and through.

[@Jorg-ug3ie]

Heartwarming story! Thanks for sharing it. So sorry for the loss of your dear brother though, Lisa.

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

Their music since reuniting around 2010 has been to my ears, better and heavier than when they were popular back before I was born

[@wastelandmungo9299]

Thanks for this! I was at least one person that put in a request for Stryper. I didn’t really know much about them, but remember how they were so different from the other bands of the time.

[@mudflapmatt]

Stryper was the album I played when my Ma came in nagging about me playing Slayer or Mercyful Fate circa 1985. Saw them live 3 times great band and great shows. Knew a girl in high school lived next to the guitarist. She brought to school to show me the white bible he had given her. It was inscribed “ God rocks with Oz Fox”.

[@brianomer7864]

They didn't fall. You're thinking of other hair metal bands. They're still killin it putting out great albums. Michael Sweet is an incredible singer, guitarist, songwriter.

[@rhoieeichstadt8406]

yes i agree with you they didnt even fall they were much better than ever,,i guess this vlogger is not a stryper fan🤣🤣

[@dragonqueen6589]

They’re fine... but we’re any of them actually Christian or were they just classified as Christian metal?

[@brianomer7864]

@@dragonqueen6589 yes they're actually Christians. 100%

[@nasticanasta]

@@brianomer7864 Christianity is defined by what glorifies or edifies Christ, their ‘music’ did no such thing... and the band sucked

[@brianomer7864]

@@nasticanasta I disagree asshole.

[@juicepick7131]

I'm the guy always mentioning Stryper. Praise Him!!!!!

[@TheSnapdad]

Your "Praise Him!" Is important. Stryper didn't bring religion (as said in the video), they brought Christ.

[@juicepick7131]

@@TheSnapdad Orelay vato 😎

[@morningglory7831]

Not many other countries know this but in almost every Korean singing show this song was sung at least once in the 90s. All the good Korean singers who actually study vocals respected Michael, especially the ones who were gifted and admired him. I sang this song in the karaoke over 1000 times so I know The second verse is the best when there is no lyric and go 4 octa high.

[@morningglory7831]

@MC-eu1hx "To hell with the devil" was one of them.

[@mattskustomkreations]

The bass player in my band met and hung out with Michael Sweet in the mid or late 90’s when both were mentoring youth church groups. Said he was a super down-to-earth which is not a surprise.

[@unperson5713]

Your content has gotten steadily better, and now I grow accustomed to your face.

[@Rubberbandman0529]

Been a fan since the 80s. Always liked their message & they had a bunch of awesome songs

[@gstar7686]

Stryper hasn't fallen. They are still making music and were touring up until the pandemic hit.

[@magneto44]

they are irrelevant in every way that matters and have been for decades 😐

[@STRYPERTUBE]

@@magneto44 WE ARE STILL HERE ROCKIN THE WORLD!

[@TheWitness92]

@@magneto44 Cap

[@evtyler]

Favorite band of all time. Finally got to see them live for the first time in 2015 with all the original members. And met them in person and got autographs before the show. It was an AWESOME experience.

[@mikewestfall827]

Prayers for Oz Fox as he has had some health issues..🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@josearriola3087]

He's doing a lot better

[@joeblue4116]

@@josearriola3087 I thought they were raptured.

[@TreVader1378]

What good do you think that's going to do for him, raise some money for his Dr's bills would be better, because nothing and I mean nothing fails like prayer.

[@joeblue4116]

@@TreVader1378 I always tell people that if you put 110% of your trust in Jesus, he will let you down every time.

[@VoxLesPaul]

​@@TreVader1378 Comparing prayer to works is apples and oranges; both have a place in the Christian's life, one no less important than the other. If Oz's wife launched a GoFundMe I would donate. You appear to have had your share of disappointment in response to issues lifted in prayer. I'm sorry that you experienced disappointment, but should emphasize that God isn't a vending machine that we deposit our coin ("prayer") into and expect results. In Matthew 6:9-13 Jesus taught us how to pray - with reverence of His magnitude, for "daily bread" with gratitude, forgiving those who have hurt as a precondition to our forgiveness. God's viewpoint is larger than ours, covers the expanse of time, and sees things we don't see. The Apostle Paul encouraged us to pray frequently. I encourage you to continue lifting up matters of the heart to Him regardless of past disappointments.

[@TRUTHISABSOLUTE777]

this is one of those bands that you can never truly appreciate until you see them live and realize that they are one of the few that can sound as good or better than they do on their CD.

[@ardent963]

You look nothing like what I pictured by your voice. But nobody ever does. LOL Love your content... great work!

[@Mydogslove2laugh]

❤❤❤

[@zachnoe4503]

I’ve seen Stryper live 3 times and they’re amazing! Their recent album Even the Devil Believes hit number 1 and sounds awesome 🤘

[@zachnoe4503]

@MC-eu1hx so? I’ve even seen fans of Stryper do the same thing and no one was complaining about it

[@GeeVanderplas]

You gotta give em credit for still going strong today. The only other hair metal band that still releases great albums with (most of) the original line up that I can think of is Europe (and Dokken had a couple alright albums). The rest all go down the nostalgia route, but these guys keep churning out new stuff and are not afraid to play it live.

[@2theCore777]

Hands down the best band live still around from the 80's, no competition and still making awesome albums ! ✌👍👌

[@reubination]

Better than Def Leppard?

[@2theCore777]

@@reubination I seen Def Leppard live a couple & years ago & Joe Elliot was just terrible ! His vocals were absolutely awful ! And Hysteria is the only album I like from them ! For me there's no comparison between the two bands, Stryper is also MUCH heavier in every way ! ✌👍

[@eccrawford7759]

"The best band live?" Do you mean currently or their career? Stryper is no match for many live acts. They don't have the energy, physical prowess, or even the sound as MANY bands live. Bands that I don't even care for that blow Stryper off the stage (even currently). Priest, Iron Maiden, Metallica, even (do I dare say?) the Stones.

[@2theCore777]

@@eccrawford7759 Past, current & future ! No need to be jealous, many of you out there lol 😂

[@nyxnightlinger7719]

Stryper is still in business and are still sounding great

[@Margie75]

Always wanted to hear what happened to this band. Thanks for this post and it's great to see you onscreen. Have a great day!

[@jamesnorthup7717]

Dude, they are still going! Check out some of their newer stuff!! Solid

[@Margie75]

@@jamesnorthup7717 Thanks for the heads up :)

[@chrisbarnette7137]

I love this band Wonderful music and highly talented musicians and Michael's voice is up there as one of the best in metal / rock.

[@Agben35]

Stryper came along right as I was middle school/high school and we loved it. Big fan.

[@markadams3047]

These guys have a positive message in there music and songs that have help people over the years great job guys!!!

[@amsterdamoriginalsaustralia]

They’re still going - and playing great music and lyrics are amazing on their last few albums

[@brianyoung2268]

I was a big metal head in the 80's (and still am lol) I can honestly say Stryper gained respect from very many hardcore metal heads that weren't even christians. Stryper still rocks!

[@metal1mark73]

Fall of Stryper no still touring strong and putting great new music!!!

[@KeithNester]

Huge fan in the early days. I hated Against the Law. Their new stuff is the best they've ever done. "Yahweh" is a masterpiece.

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

👍👍 When they go into that " breakdown" in Yahweh, that's some of the best music I've heard this Century...

[@magneto44]

@@chrispafrieddreams9118 lol

[@tonepoet]

Waaaait, did you say that CC Deville left over Stryper's choice of stage fashion?!? Did he leave because they didn't try harder to look even more like chicks?

[@tonepoet]

@Jessica Jujubean Yep, you've actually got a point here.

[@ecurewitz]

@Jessica Jujubean there is nothing wrong with looking like a girl!!!

[@bobthebear1246]

OMFG 😂 I just majorly LOL'd to your original comment. 😂

[@ecurewitz]

I think that was my point

[@kellyweingart3692]

bee outfits 😂😂😂😂

[@user-wj9xq7ig2v]

Oz Fox's solos on surrender and the way are absolutely worth checking out for any metal fan.

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

Absolutely! Also "The way" and " The rock that makes me roll"

[@kendrew651]

I am going to a Stryper concert this summer! Band is still rocking

[@jamesshute8258]

The title of this video should be...The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Stryper. They have been doing very well as of late.

[@Jesusis_theway]

Stryper still is making great music... years after this video. The Final Battle is Awesome.

[@crimsoncomics4273]

I Love Stryper, they are one of my are one of my favorite bands of all time.

[@christophereverett2112]

Oz Fox is one of the most underrated guitarist in the world, and Micheal Sweet has one of the best and most powerful voices in rock!

[@DCN2010]

I caught one of their bibles back in the 80s. It had a Stryper sticker across the back. The show was at the pacific amphitheater in Costa Mesa, CA. I’m pretty sure it was 1985 and Great White was the opening act (they were who I really wanted to see). Oh, and a friend of mine smuggled in a camera only to have it taken by a security guard half way through Stryper’s set.

[@michaelhassler7446]

Great White opening for Stryper? Wtf?

[@davidl570]

@@michaelhassler7446 Why's that so hard to believe?

[@slamdancer777]

At Irvine Meadows warrant opened for them with hurricane. And at the Greek, TNT and loudness did. Stryper was HUGE on the To Hell With the Devil tour. Multi platinum and several weeks at number one on MTV when they played music.

[@JubalCreech]

I would love to see more about the story/ progression of Kings X. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@EthanAndViolaVlogs]

Saw Stryper in 2019. Fantastic band live.

[@TheTreasureSeeker01]

Good to hear they are still rocking it.

[@stevengoodman3498]

Finally we get to see the man behind the stories and the voice! Nice to meet you.

[@adriennereyes5405]

Awesome and first to comment I loved this band

[@Mydogslove2laugh]

❤❤❤

[@mikal]

".. and RISE" ... They've actually done even better since returning in the 2000s.

[@philfrank5601]

Holy shit, you have a face! Right on.

[@nickyeayea7257]

Saw this band a few years ago and I was wowed. It was memorable

[@g_man2177]

You didn't mention Michael Sweet performing lead vocals for Boston.

[@chriswasson8414]

They didn't fall. They're still kickin' it today.

[@firebirdone]

Yep. And not holding back. Don't really care if they continue their religious theme....they still write great music.

[@eatmyanger]

Saw these guys with Hurricane opening for them on the THWTD tour. Was already a Stryper fan and became a Hurricane fan after seeing the show. Amazing!

[@slamdancer777]

Saw that one too...was warrant the opening act where you saw that show?

[@eatmyanger]

@@slamdancer777 No, they weren’t around yet.

[@rozzie101]

Stryper's lead singer left the group for a long time, but rejoined after many years. They still record albums and tour. No as popular as they were in the 80's.... but what can you do

[@lilpoohbear653]

They have made a lot of good albums since the 80's...check em out!!

[@guitarhole]

Against The Law is Stryper's best album in my opinion . Oz Fox's fret work is amazing on it .

[@slamdancer777]

It was a good hard rock album.

[@mikehouser9721]

You mean the rise and fall and rise of Stryper? They’re doing great!

[@leightnite3056]

Awesome! Thanks for putting Larry Norman in there, though I must stress the importance of Petra in the development of Christian Rock!

[@Heidi328]

Petra!! My all time favorite band. Legends!!

[@leightnite3056]

@@Heidi328 More Power to Ya!

[@bkdguitarist]

Every Christian rock band and a great many church worship bands owe a debt to Petra, whether they know it or not. The OG Christian rock band.

[@michaelhassler7446]

It made when I had to be religious, and around an overbearing religious family and community, much more bearable.

[@eddiestclair2779]

Saw Stryper in a small town in North Carolina. Listening to Michael Sweet worship changed the way l lead the church in worship. I now sing full throttle, even through the hymns!!

[@noehctuccmliw]

Rez Band, Tamplin, Red Sea, & ... Stryper!! Had these all on a mixed tape cruising around etc. Mixed in well at parties. Led some people into some healthy discussions about their lives, where it's all going, their concepts of faith. Discovering that knowing Jesus didn't mean becoming a big pussy and loosing out on fun but rather that it gives each of us a real and solid internal platform for life. I met Michael Sweet at a concert. He came up touring in British Columbia. Nice guy very inspirational!

[@Trifixion22]

Amen! I got curious about Christian metal and punk and was surprised to find out how much great music there is. Even compared to their secular counterparts they're still great.

[@acefader96]

I enjoyed Rez and Tamplin. Good stuff. Mastodon (the 80s) group also had some great stuff.

[@jliz6435]

Stryper is still touring and awesome as ever 🙏👑😀

[@tmamone83]

HOLY SHIT, I WAS NOT EXPECTING TO SEE YOUR FACE!!!! I mean, it's a nice face. It's just that I've never seen it in your videos before.

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

You don't have to lie to him

[@zenrider78]

Yup, same here. Is this the first video he show's his face?

[@Mydogslove2laugh]

❤❤❤

[@brianhendricks6764]

Stryper is still putting out great albums, and seem to be heavier than they were back in the mid to late 80’s (more metal than back then anyways). The Yellow & Black Attack & Soldiers Under Command were decent heavy albums, then they kind of went more pop and “hair metal” the next few albums. Their reunion album, “Reborn”, (2005) was really more of a hard rock / pop rock album….as was “Murder By Pride” (2009)….but “No More Hell To Pay” (2013) they started going back to the heavier sound with the gang vocals. In 2011, they released “The Covering”, which is a cover album of tunes that Stryper were influenced by, such as Kiss, Scorpions, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Ozzy and others. Also in 2013, they released “Second Coming”, where they re-recorded their biggest hit songs from the 80’s along with a new track as well! The last few albums have been heavier than their previous efforts and they continue to rock strong! The soon to be released “When We Were Kings” (2024) looks to be another melodic heavy metal / hard rock album by the band with their trademark melodies and harmonies and group vocals in the choruses! Bassist Perry Richardson (Firehouse) joined the Stryper in 2017, playing on the albums “God Damn Evil” (2018), “Even The Devil Believes” (2020), “The Final Battle” (2022), and the new album “When We Were Kings” (2024) and boy does Perry pack a walloping punch! Stryper Rocks!

[@NateB1976]

I can remember these guys and how popular they were back in the 80’s. Lots of kids parents were ok with them because they were Christians. I can remember being forced to go to church when I was into Metallica and other metal and punk bands. I remember going into a Christian bookstore and seeing all the metal bands and discovering Christian death metal. I thought that was hilarious. I think “Benediction” was one that was actually pretty good.

[@bobthebear1246]

Christian DEATH METAL?! Is that even a thing?! What's that Cookie Monster growling? "BWAJAHOGAMONACHRISTRULEZ!!!" 🤘🏻

[@NateB1976]

I know, right? It blew my mind the first time I heard it and we’re talking late 80’s early 90’s. You’re also not far off. It was literally “JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS, AAARRRRRGGGGGG!!!!! FOR YOU! YYAAARRRRRRRGGGGG! No joke man. LOL

[@joekingsbury9595]

Right bro, Mortification was another; evil, frightening sound with all Christian lyrics lol

[@LolaCrazy2221]

Was Mortification the band you discovered? They are known as the first Christian death metal band. I listen to Christian death metal a lot. Broken Flesh, I Built The Cross and Abated Mass Of Flesh. A good Christian death metal band to check out today is Demonic Extinction. They have strong Christian metal lyrics. Check them out!

[@joekingsbury9595]

I think Vengeance Rising was a little bit before them.....

[@StevenLNew]

I love the 2020's Even the Devil Believes album. It helped me through some rough times in my life. I was deployed in September of 2020, lost my father in November 2020, and my brother in March 2021. (lost a few others close to be while deployed) The song: This I Pray... Brought tears to my eyes, as I played it over and over again. Thank you for this song at such a rough time in my life.

[@rdg515]

They’re back together and actively producing amazing albums. Title is incorrect.

[@403patriot3]

Undeniably a great metal band

[@josearriola3087]

I love Stryper I saw them in concert two times

[@dealerauctionnightmare4689]

I went to a Stryper concert in the 80's and it was a great show. Loudness opened up the show...

[@chrispafrieddreams9118]

Loudness 👍👍👍 Never saw them, wish I had! " Thunder in the East" is one of the best metal albums ever!!

[@shannonyoung5382]

Lifelong Stryper fan! Against The Law had some really good tracks on it. Two Time Woman & Not That Kind Of Guy, were my 2 least favorites on that album. They’re version of Shining Star, Rock The Hell Out Of You, All For One, all rocked!!! The ballad... Lady, was a great rockin’ bluesy ballad. Always thought that album was very under appreciated. Even though as a fan, I was also a little confused about the change in lyrics & missing black & yellow. Just saw them live at House Of Blues, in Orlando, before Covid & they rocked the house!!! They had Perry Richardson, the original base player for the band Firehouse on base & even did a sick cover of Don’t Treat Me Bad, by Firehouse. The band & Michael Sweet sounded amazing, compared to other band’s / vocalist’s from their era. Still rocking & MS is still hitting those insane high notes!!! Every new album they put out, rocks!!! 👆💪🔥

[@rutwickgangurde3247]

Took me a second to realise its you in the video. I thought its an interview snippet of some kind. Your face matches your voice perfectly. Keep up the good stuff!

[@jakefoxx7978]

No More Hell To Pay is my favorite album of theirs, which I think Michael produced himself. Fallen to me felt like a downhill turn because it's too trashy for my taste, not to mention that the bass was nonexistent compared to the previous project. Still, God Damn Evil was like a roaring comeback that was soon heightened by their most recent album Even The Devil Believes. Very talented group with an amazing message to share 👌🙏

[@dlullrich6803]

I love Stryper. They're my favorite band simply because I play them more than anyone else. No More Hell to Pay and Fallen would have to be my favs. Although I never get tired of any of there stuff. Michael's a great song writer and what a band!

[@sophiepaterson7444]

I was a big fan in the 80s. They were great musicians.

[@AtomicGarden68]

Went to the same church as Oz in Vegas and had lunch with him an amazing and genuine man. I wish him nothing but the best..If you read this Oz God bless you, brother!

[@TheBestComicKing]

Even though Stryper aren’t as popular as they were, they still are making good albums. They stumbled a bit in the late 90s and the early 2000s, but there more recent stuff from like “Murdered By Pride” to the current “Even The Devil Believes” are POWER METAL classics!!

[@geraldelder8983]

STRYPER sounds better today than any other time. I love their early material, but the material they have released now including their latest "Even The Devil Believes." They have withstood a lot of criticism over the years, but I applaud the fact that they are still going strong today.

[@eddiebranden1]

I saw one of the shows with a replacement singer. Knotts Berry Farm in 1992. The singer was Dale Thompson of Bride.

[@herbalwarrior5034]

Would love to hear that, talk about underrated singer.

[@philholmes5000]

Not even watching, rise and fall? Hardest working 80s band alive. Heavier than ever still today! Not riding the coat tail of only a few good albulms just so they dont have to be creative anymore. STRYPER IS KICKIN IT!