Stryper is EXCELLENT! I've been listened to and followed Stryper for nearly 40yrs. They're the only Band from the 80s that are still excellent today as they where then. Michael Sweet's solo is excellent and Sweet and Lynch also are excellent. Now if radio stations would stop judging them because of their faith, Play their music and let their listeners hear Strypers music. Stryper is the GREATEST!!!!!!!
@darrylramey88512 жыл бұрын
I saw Stryper a few years ago.... It was incredible.... they were just as good LIVE....
@ugadawgs19902 жыл бұрын
The last ten years have seen some amazing Stryper releases. Their “new” music rocks!
@SkittleKicksPlays2 жыл бұрын
I've been a fan of Stryper since 1989 and these guys still got it. Michael's voice is absolutely as powerful as it was back in the 80s. That guy takes care of his voice for sure. The shredding He and Oz mange to create is mind blowing, and you know they won't let you down. Perry on bass is a beast, and he adds a lot of that low intensity for the band complimenting Robert. While I do really miss Timothy in the band, Perry has been a good edition. Robert! Man that guy is so underrated as a drummer. His timings, his technique, the fact that he still turns his kit sideways, and that pulsing beat is unreal. Lyrically I've never been let down by Stryper and their message has always been Loud N' Clear! Of course you can't underestimate the vocal harmonies from the band!
@marksupialwolf2 жыл бұрын
Greatest band on Earth..seen them 3 times here in South Australia
@stevenhelm6942 жыл бұрын
I just saw them in Houston. Probably the tightest band I've ever seen live as far as the sound. Michael Sweet's vocals are great live also. Excellent band.
@rmcclain1242 жыл бұрын
If you haven't heard them, Stryper's last 3 albums (Fallen, God Damn Evil, and Even the Devil Believes) were all very good albums. Even the Devil Believes probably has the most stylistic variety of any of their albums--but it's still distinctly Stryper.
@slamdancer7772 жыл бұрын
I would add no more hell to pay to the list.
@benireges2 жыл бұрын
How dare you omit No More Hell To Pay!
@markliedahl80892 жыл бұрын
I’ve been a fan of Stryper since 1986. They seem to be aging like fine wine. And going against the norm of other 80’s Metal bands. They are playing tighter and sounding as good or better than they did “back in the day”. What they’ve managed to do over the last 15 years is truly incredible. This song Transgressor is truly awesome. Love the video too. Good review.
@JustAnotherReactor2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@user-sv3ro2iu9x Жыл бұрын
I was introduced to Stryper in the 80s by my brutha from another mutha -- Del Rio TX legendary heavy metal guitarist Barry Hamilton. Been a fan ever since, blown away by their amazing musicianship. I remember him also showing Stryper to his seriously religious grandmother on MTV... "Look Granny, they're singing about Jesus." Granny said, "Maybe so, but what's all that wild jumpin around about?"
@JustAnotherReactor Жыл бұрын
I think I know that guy. 😂
@TNCelt12 жыл бұрын
Really, really tight band. They are definitely a "musicians" band. I've seen them four times in the last several years and eight times in my life and they still get your heart racing when they come out and are dead on throughout their entire show. Their quality control is way up there especially compared to the other bands of that era and through these days....
@jamesnorthup77172 жыл бұрын
Love this band! Been a fan since 84! Great song will definitely get the album when it comes out!
@weshoward4502 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah - they are killing it now. That last few albums are super heavy and they can bring it live too. Definitely check out some more, like "Blood From Above", "The Valley", "Yahweh", or "Marching Into Battle"
@tonyd15272 жыл бұрын
appreciate your commentary of a LEGENDARY and impactful band!
@chumyzamorano7453 Жыл бұрын
Una de las mejores bandas que he visto en vivo. Stryper es arrolladora!!! Saludos desde Chile.
@Deckard20692 жыл бұрын
Saw them when they first started. We went to E.C Glass to watch them in Lynchburg VA. Jerry Falwell banned his students from going to see them. If they did they would be expelled from his school. Praise God alot of them didn't listen and went. They rocked! First rock band I seen ever
@jarkkokyntaja40732 жыл бұрын
You are on point with Michael. Like a fine wine he has aged. He is amazing, sounds just unbelievable good. I´m 53 and I hear you, our old heroes are slowly but steadily getting worse. Not Stryper, from 2013 to the present they´ve been really, really good.
@Deckard20692 жыл бұрын
Holy smokes! He is 60 yrs old and still hitting it
@uncnorseman26702 жыл бұрын
Saw them for the first time live in 2018 and it was an AMAZING show. Live comparisons? Deep Purple 1974, Eric Clapton 1990, King's X and Galactic Cowboys too many times to list, Phil Keaggy, to name a few. Stryper was just as good as any of those bands/artists! Their last few albums are worth the money and then some. Thanks for reviewing this. Will have to pick it up soon!
@madmaxx35732 жыл бұрын
Love Stryper have never gotten the chance to see them live but I hope and pray that they will come to Oklahoma again this time hopefully I'll make the concert Lord willing huge fan of theirs have been since the early 80s I'm in my 50s now and I'm still listening to them they still sound great stay frosty my heavy metal head bangers 🤘🤘
@tambor762 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah i love Stryper. Ive literally been following this band since i was in 3rd grade soldiers under commsnd era. Their new album The Final Battle is definitely one of their greatest albums. You should pick it up. 👍
@WILDMANANT2 жыл бұрын
STRYPER ROCKS!!!!!!!
@shannonhutchinson79932 жыл бұрын
Great song by a great band.
@christophermiller40402 жыл бұрын
Michael is 58 now, still got the voice
@johnvalderrama86382 жыл бұрын
Talented and , enduring and most of all blessed!
@johnvalderrama8638 Жыл бұрын
Never have seen them live but would like to , I bought the new album as soon the date was announced, I recommend this!
@tonyeychaner43352 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Have been a fan of Stryper since 86.
@fredalbrecht9862 жыл бұрын
Pretty good. I listened to Stryper's Cassettes were mixed right in with Overkill and Testament's in my Car back in the day.. Never did mind them. Always thought they were an excellent band. Glad you did this reaction. I haven't been keeping up with them lately. I'm gonna have to do something about that.
@JustAnotherReactor2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@tonyd15272 жыл бұрын
fred, the new album The final battle... well worth it. and the last few since 2013.... all great. - No more hell to pay (excellent) - Fallen (killer) - Even the Devil believer (excellent) - God damn Evil (excellent) play songs.... - Sorry - The Valley - Even the Devil believes - Yahweh - See no evil hear no evil - no peace for the Wicked - No more hell to pay... all SOOOOO good! and.... so many others...
@vickienauck-jones638 Жыл бұрын
I've seen Stryper over 30 times. Seen them live for the first time in 1986. Been one of their #1 fan's since Soldiers Under Command. Definitely one of the best Band's out today from the 80's. Michael and Oz are such an awesome dynamic duo on Guitar 🎸 Robert is still the best Visual Timekeeper out there IMO. Perry is such an amazing Vocalist and extraordinary Bass player. All 4 work so well together. Not only are they a talented Band they are awesome guy's. Love their fan's and make it the best experience for us fan's. They ROCK 💛🖤💛🖤
@benjaminvalenti12422 жыл бұрын
I have seen these guys stryper in concert 19 time's the last time I saw them in concert was just a few months ago at Lucille's music Hall in Destin they were amazing praise God ozfox is still doing fine his guitar playing has not been affected by the surgery he had on his brain praise God for that cuz I saw total proof of how good he still is right in front of my face literally I mean I was right up in front of him while he's playing guitar the very next time I see them will be my 20th time seeing them live I can't wait
@Mag777Nus2 жыл бұрын
''Reborn'' is their 'alternative' album 😉
@jomabug762 жыл бұрын
He sounds good live to ..stryper is killer live
@soldier77782 жыл бұрын
Great review! I mostly listen to Christian Oriented Hard Rock and Metal. Some bands you should check out: SAINT (Similar to Judas Priest and Accept. They have that New Wave of British/European Heavy Metal Metal sound), Impellitteri (Not a Christian band but couple of the members are professing Christians) and Narnia (Swedish Neo-Classical/Power Metal).
@cometblazt2 жыл бұрын
Powerful track from the new album. kudos
@helendunbar18452 жыл бұрын
Have loved Stryper since the 80's. They are still bringing it 100% and Michael's vocals are just incredible. Check out his two albums with George Lynch (number 3 coming out soon) 🤘 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGHJd5yvosyAraM
@tonyd15272 жыл бұрын
listen to and consider reacting to No peace for the Wicked and See no evil hear no evil. lower tones per your point but still their classic sound. little grittier and mid tempo riffs and depth. great choruses too.
@davidadamsmusic2 жыл бұрын
I don’t want anyone to take this the wrong way because I like and respect this band. Having said that at times it feels like they should put on a Broadway show because they add so many big harmonies in the chorus and tell such dramatic stories in their lyrics. I also loved how they added the low end (you refer to as often missing in their production mix) to the guitar solo section. Great tune.
@ronstewart63622 жыл бұрын
Im a little younger than you and remember them in the early 80s. It's kinda funny that when you don't party like a " Rockstar" you can still sing that good Years later. I was hooked from they're first album yellow and black attack. They just kept getting better and better. I've probably seen them 5-6 times in the 80s. I've been following them since reborn but haven't gotten a chance to see them live since 88. I LOVE this song!! I will be looking for them coming to Michigan 👍🎸
@georgea82982 жыл бұрын
My first musical purchase was Yellow and Black attack on cassette when I was a teenager. The b side was blank. My brother took me back to that store and demanded l get a copy that played both sides. My brother bought me tickets to see them in Melbourne, Australia on their previous tour here. I'm looking forward to seeing them in March on their next tour of Australia. Thanks brother! May God bless you.
@hellfire17052 жыл бұрын
I remember hearing the intro scream...than I just went deaf. Haven't heard anything else since.
@twiermann2 жыл бұрын
Easily the most underrated band of that era.
@davidornberg2 жыл бұрын
Cool that Stryper is back... There was another Christian band I listened to back in the day. Resurrection Band / Rez Band. Hmm wonder if they have new stuff...
@darrylramey88512 жыл бұрын
Check out their recent albums... they have been back for a while...
@philholmes50002 жыл бұрын
Hardest working 80s METAL band hands down. Not having to ride the coat tails of their old shit.
@2theCore777 Жыл бұрын
9:01 AMAZING SCREAM !✌👍
@freddiet68072 жыл бұрын
No Vince Neil here. Wow, that was amazing!!!! 😎👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@rodhster1 Жыл бұрын
Hello from Brasil, Witherspoon "S", AWSOME video, and analises, Stryper is wonderfull band, I'm a christian Man, every time, Baptist, but i listem Led Z, Guns, Eagles, INXS(top), Credence, and others.
@brianlang6480 Жыл бұрын
Great band! They always deliver musically.
@ernestoalvarez70302 жыл бұрын
I loved it!
@sethjohnson6539 Жыл бұрын
I know what you mean ,this is really great though the concept and performance excellent excellent lyrics .
@treed873 Жыл бұрын
Going to see them at Alive Fest next Friday, can't wait! Nice reaction!
@tonydursse Жыл бұрын
Michael isn't doing for a different look, he is dealing with a detached retina.
@johnmillett2831 Жыл бұрын
Wow, they are better now than they were 35 years ago. Thanks for the video.
@russellsuttles7785 Жыл бұрын
I think Michael Sweet is 59 and his brother Robert plays the drums and he is 63 I do believe.
@stanleyyelnats1313 Жыл бұрын
Not to be "that guy", but Michael sings. Robert is the drummer :) God Bless! Thank you for doing this reaction :):)
@NorthIdahoan Жыл бұрын
They have been reinvented. And have reawakened my walk with Christ which drifted as Stryper fell off.
@hoosierman7062 жыл бұрын
If you get a chance, you should check out "The Covering". They covered songs from "secular" bands that had musical influence on them. It is an awesome album! Love the reaction too!
@jomabug762 жыл бұрын
Singer is michael sweet and he is 59
@kendale8349 Жыл бұрын
That's no studio trick on the screams.
@2theCore777 Жыл бұрын
Nobody from the 80s can still sound as good as Michael sweet can today...EVER !✌👍
@stevejohnjr4092 Жыл бұрын
Love Stryper!!!
@ronaldb91957 ай бұрын
Stryper is the only band from the 80s that were EXCELLENT and have stayed EXCELLENT Stryper keeps getting better and better! Stryper will always be EXCELLENT 777!!!!!!!
@jomabug762 жыл бұрын
Robert sweet is the drummer ..michael sweet is singer
@stanleyyelnats1313 Жыл бұрын
Oooops.... good catch :)
@JustAnotherReactor Жыл бұрын
😄
@michaelwillis6520 Жыл бұрын
ive loved stryper ever since I was introduced to them in the 80s i personally think perry richardson is a better fit on bass than tim gains was its hard to believe that thesr guys are in their 60s and just as tight as ever, keep em coming boys;)
@kevingonzalez91832 жыл бұрын
I think you must react to Fallen Song!!
@paulmorris8762 Жыл бұрын
check out their more recent song/video Make Love Great Again where Blade Runner meets metal
@danahelaine2 жыл бұрын
Michael is 59 and Robert is 62
@Zakariah19712 жыл бұрын
Sweet ain’t doing those screams live or he will tear his chords
@matthewdavis4183 ай бұрын
dude, there is so much good stuff you have missed the past decade.
@intelligence03217 ай бұрын
A Christian band you say? 🤯. That's the reaction i always get. 😂 That's AMAZING that God is using them this way to reach souls. Nice review.
@Scott2Celli Жыл бұрын
You mean Michael Sweet.
@tonydursse Жыл бұрын
Michael is 54.
@russellpeveto-yk7ds8 ай бұрын
Lovem
@stephenmannion754411 ай бұрын
I think styper are very very talented and would have been HUGE if they weren't classified as Christian.
@MarkMyers-bg8yn Жыл бұрын
Quote simply in my opinion they are better than any heavy metal out there. They have substance,style,musicianship and most of all a message of truth and salvation through and only through Jesus Christ.
@jomabug762 жыл бұрын
You have missed out there best albums ..fallen...no more hell to pay......even the devil believes and god damn evil..and murder by pride ..all those are best stryper albs and there newer albums
@Scott2Celli Жыл бұрын
He never smoked
@paulschlipf58582 жыл бұрын
It is Michael Sweet he's lead guitarist and vocal, Robert Sweet is his brother and is the drummer