Stryper - Always There For You (Live 2018)

Jergel's Rhythm Grille 5/10/18

[@leightonhughes1635]

as an atheist and a stryper fan for almost 40 years black and yellow and 77 forever. Michaels words are true. music is a healer and a uniter regardless of beliefs. Hes spot on in what hes said above.

[@jonathanlaurence6537]

I am an atheist,yet Stryper remains one of my favorite metal bands. Great musicianship and songwriting!

[@kirkmartin7031]

I've been church all my life. God loves you.

[@leightonhughes1635]

@@kirkmartin7031 Im an atheist too Jonathan Lawrence and I agree Stryper are one of the best metal bands ever. Been listening since 88. yellow and black 777 for ever. Music transends religion. Music is religion.

[@TheDizzleHawke]

Same here bro! Grew up a preacher’s son in a fundamentalist brand of Christianity in the 80’s and had to hide my Christian Rock tapes from my dad. I’m atheist and still love Stryper!

[@imti7593]

@@leightonhughes1635 I'll have to disagree with you on something, music isn't religion. There has been no war fought because of music. Music is love man.

[@publicd]

I was a Christian, I'm agnostic now and I still enjoy Stryper :))

[@johnsuttoniiijs]

Michael's vibrato and tone in his prime was just effing untouchable. Hardest singer I've ever tried to cover.

[@TheMelody911]

Back in the days when they were great I laughed on them! Christian metal....a thing I was sure I will never listen to. And 20 years after In God we trust was released I got my hands on the vinyl and love it since then! Would love to see the guys live in Germany!

[@shanemichaels124]

One of the few bands from this era still performing, let alone doing it at this level!

[@motleycrue24]

It's amazing how great they still sound, they haven't lost anything over the years you can tell God is with them, and providing blessings

[@davidbakerscuba]

I’m so glad to see Stryper putting some in God We Trust songs back into the set list. I would also love to hear Keep the Fire Burning.

[@elingobernable1331]

I want these 2 songs live in Brasil!

[@karinbakhuyzen3184]

I am glad too

[@metrosunter8508]

@@elingobernable1331 ¹¹

[@bobbyseelye92]

Keep the Fire Burning.. such an underrated track. I love the "Woahs" during the outro.

[@kusholhumedeo7851]

I find no word to express this good feelings in me with the legendary Stryper and their songs. God bless the Stryper and all their families around the world.

[@motoxtreme777]

'Nothing mixes better with metal than GOD' 👍👍👍👍👍

[@kimberlycarr3066]

I have been a HUGE fan of Stryper since I first heard them. They've only gotten better over the years and I really love how they've combined spreading the word of God with music. LOVE Stryper

[@zacharysmithandguitars355]

I love this band

[@ChristinaMladuckyJesus]

Would love to meet them. I love this song and the album it's on. Brings back great memories of a best friend and I who would worship God listening and singing Stryper songs . Sadly , that best friend passed away... Back in 1993😭 And a best friend from recently moved out of state ... But if I could tell the one still alive anything, it would be that no matter the miles between us, I am always there . Because God gave us the friendship and I've grown closer to God through it. Always give a hug and say that you care, because you never know when you won't see people you love again...

[@ChristinaMladuckyJesus]

Update. They are just working out of state .... Thank God! So I'm thankful, I can see them time to time... God is good. Keep my best friend in prayers please. God knows who he is!💓🙏📖💯👍

[@jasonbarbush4991]

you will meet them in heaven.

[@jackwhite7317]

Definitely my favorite

[@kirkmartin7031]

Been going through lot lately. Was home less 3 days. Separated from wife. Jesus still and always in arms.

[@jenniekuyper1759]

Our Father,which art in heaven,hallowed by the name:thy kingdom come:thy willbe done,in earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our tresspasses,as we forgive them that trespass against us.And lead usnot into temptatjon:but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom,the power,and the glory,for ever and ever,Amen Do for others what you want them to do for you!

[@spaceavenger54]

I literally just finished Michael's book an hour ago. He talked about how songs from In God we trust were very hard to pull off live without a ton of backing tracks. There's layers of guitar and vocal parts , and keyboards , there's no way this could sound as good as the record. They aren't using backing tracks he said since that tour and I prefer to hear them like this live.

[@elingobernable1331]

He could sing like that, but he would have his voice destroyed after 3 concerts. There are songs that you can sing perfectly only once.

[@thedesertdweller]

@@elingobernable1331 Yep, look what happened to the great Paul Stanley's voice. Pushed it way beyond his natural sustainable range and blew it out. Totally unnecessary, guess he thought he had to prove something, we're all human and make mistakes in judgement. Paul's voice range in the 70's and early 80's was already awesome. As a fan I find it a tragic loss and am not in any way picking or mocking him as so many have done, it's just unfortunate. BTW, Michael's book is a great read, good dude.

[@Stryperdrive]

Nice! Stryper rocks! Thanks for sharing!

[@arnaldolaghi9393]

canzone molto bella , resa perfettamente dal vivo. Il brano non è assolutamente facile da cantare , ma Michael Sweet ha ancora una voce poderosa.

[@MrScottdrummer]

Saw them on this tour and Perry Richardson is awesome for stryper and was a pleasure to meet.

[@valentinesbruises9448]

So well done, still amazed at such great writing!

[@necrogirl666]

Lovely song.

[@ValeriaGonzalez-nc6sd]

Grande mi Señor Jesús y Stryper..Si no los logro conocer acá, espero verlos y abrazarlos en el cielo 🤗

[@danaruru586]

When pandemic covid 19.. was come ..Jesus still God , peace in my heart because i know if i die i n still in Jesus ,heaven is my destination

[@kravs777]

Amo esta canción ❤️😭

[@marieprovencio4882]

Thank goodness for em. Cool

[@jgreigh150]

I have to admit this is the HEAVIEST this song has been recorded and shared --- Michael's ` REAL` version was a close second ty for posting

[@andreluispereira1382]

O Brasil ama o Stryper.

[@user-hd2wk8us9d]

STRYPER mega super group!!! Long live STRYPER !!! You are the best !!!

[@giovanniguzman9797]

I had the huge glad to see them in December 2000 here in Costa Rica. They are one of the biggest hard rock band.

[@sgt.bulldog4147]

This song is cool but I love "Calling on you" God Bless and pray for peace on earth. Jesus said "I am with you always"

[@MetalKReactions]

Free is one of my favorites

[@johannmichael]

Perfect live-Sound.

[@makmetal8483]

We´re waiting to see their show in Lima 10TH SEP!!!

[@hiroyukitahara6996]

Honestly you are here! make some noise! I'm always there for you!

[@romanwalczak7748]

God bless hard rock/ heavy metal

[@jasonbarbush4991]

God with a capital G not like those who spell it with a small. God bless them too! Love everybody!

[@ozzyosborne8854]

AMEN AMEN AMEN

[@robertpapak5467]

Stryper is part of modern Art best visualised ,interpreted & fucki listened too ,Amen long live Rock.

[@carlosrodriguez-st3fp]

I love Stryper band

[@sajuking1507]

최고!!!

[@scottmiller3025]

This song sounds a little rough but it's my absolute favorite Stryper song, but in there defense the original was so overproduced it would be impossible to do it justice.

[@ConanObrien22]

The original were too polished with those backing tracks. They at least need an extra rhythm guitar if they want to match the album version

[@luizcps457]

Sensacional

[@VJDTEasymoreGuitar]

Excelente

[@fredvalencia2205]

They sound awsome live not too many bands do.

[@christianhart2159]

amen!

[@paulemma8125]

It’s nice to see Robert from the front 🙂

[@fuenteperfecta187]

😍😍😍😍

[@marcodominicgonzales7138]

#Stryper Christ DEFENDED Injustice to Women and Girls 💓 #HeForShe this is 1 of my fav metal songs of the 80's #AllwaysThereForYou #YeahYeah 💓🌲🌹🐦🌈🌟🌟 Women Of The World! You're the HEALERS of the WORLD! 💓#SaveEarth #MoreWomen #SeeHER Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Holidays! 💓#MerryChristmas #HappyHannukah #HappyHolidays #girlpower #GirlUP #dayofthegirl #FIERCE #EVERYDAY #WORLDWIDE

[@craigcooper9328]

I got to meet them in Grand forks ND

[@kichigan1]

This was an amazing band. I am not a 'Jesus Freak', but Stryper managed to get both Christians and Motley Crue fans together.

[@adrianbradley8513]

I'm not a "Jesus Freak" nor a "Bible Basher" (as they are referred to over here in Northern Ireland). I'm just an Anglican(Church Of Ireland) Christian with a simple, humble Christian faith who loves bands like Syryper but not REALLY heavy metal. I also like American Football 🏈 which is only played on Sundays over here and that's a sin as well as secular entertainment, according to these "Bible Bashers"and 'Jesus Freaks" Sometimes you can't win against these "Christians?"

[@jakefoxx7978]

I'd freaking love to be there, say hi to Mike and the whole crew, what a dream come true that would be.

[@jasonbarbush4991]

you can have it right here and now in Jesus.

[@paulrogers9428]

Tim Gaines should be in Stryper.

[@hectorh6844]

🐝.

[@dududingding-c5g]

아직도 술김에 듣는 아재 여 있음

[@infoguy1978]

if they played honestly, always there for you and calling on you i would have gone to the show. they 2 of these songs last time i went

[@tambor76]

infoguy1978 -They're playing every single one you mentioned on this tour.

[@user-io7ju6gs8t]

わたし高砂教会信徒です。音楽いい！

[@candrakhris1082]

The yellow and the black attact

[@poo5557032]

I miss you

[@adrianbradley8513]

This is the first Strypper song that I ever heard thanks to the internet, my FAVOURITES and I'm 49 YEAR OLD FOR FLIPS SAKE . I wish that they hadn't let their music get any heavier as I'm a heavy rock fan eg Def Leppard and not a Heavy Metal fan eg Iron Maiden I'm also a Christian. I'd love to see them live but I live in the UK( Northern Ireland to be exact) so what's the chances?

[@MetalKReactions]

Been a Stryper fan since the 80's...I think their last four releases are incredible!!

[@jgreigh150]

Shining Star? Reach Out? You Wont Be Lonely?

[@lemmiwinks21187ify]

Noice

[@cageyveteran2557]

Love stryper, I'm Jewish

[@owretchedguy07]

this song isn't the same without the keyboard sound. i will stick to the 'studio' version. i think, it was john van tongren or billy meyers who played the keys on the 'studio' version! hello!

[@death0023]

They do sound great. I mean, we have to take into account that the original song was totally... Uhnmm fake, lol. Ox Fox barely played during the recordings. I still miss the last vocal melody, though.

[@michaelgmcauliffe]

this bassplayer hey have now doesn't move around much on stage..he was great in firehouse .. but we need tim gaines to play bass

[@ronaldshank7589]

Tim Gaines was in and out of Stryper 4 times! Once in 1986, when he left, & then was inexplicably let back in the band. The second time was, of course, when Stryper disbanded in 1992. Then, after rejoining the newly reunited Stryper in 2000, he left again in 2004. Stryper hired a new Bassist by the name of Tracie Ferrie. Then, when Tim Gaines wanted back into the group in 2009 (Just in time for a Rocklahoma Fest), they let him back in, and that forced Tracie Ferrie out of the band. Then, in 2016 or 2017, Tim got booted from the band, because, according to Stryper, he was causing trouble in the band, and even told the story that the members of Stryper told him to (if I remember correctly), either leave his new wife, or he'd be booted from the band. Stryper has their story as to what happened, and Tim Gaines has his story. Anyway-With him "Permanently" out of the band, they hired Perry Richardson from the group Firehouse to play Bass Guitar and sing backing vocals for them. At this point, Perry Richardson has been with Stryper for around 2 years, and his future in Stryper seems to be secure...unless Tim Gaines comes calling again, which I hope never happens!

[@quigonjean]

Do I mosh or do I praise?

[@MetalKReactions]

Decisions, Decisions

[@donmcc6573]

Why not do both?

[@alunal.5832]

Sweet talks a lot about god because he IS god

[@aaronkristo858]

There is only one God and Michael Sweet is not Him. Michael would tell you that himself. He is however, a soldier under God's command. God bless Stryper.

[@piratestyleadventures7185]

What happened to metal? I remember Stryper having giant stages, selling out humongous arenas!, now they can bareley fit on the stage together. So sad, our children need a reinvention. We need to preach metal over disgusting rap and hip hop that has been deteriorating our country for 40yrs! Heavy Metalheads should teach our children, pick up instruments, this is music!, not that crap rap thats been killin society. Rap is reponsible for all crime, and the P.M.R.C tries to take down W.A.S.P!, Twisted Sister! WTF is wrong? Teach your daughter's and son's to embrace Metal, and not deteriorating rap! Stop killing our children! Metalheads are better in life! Hear this! Or you'll regret it.

[@robertromero3207]

Phil Duclos i agree with you. I'm 18 and since i was around 9 or 10 I've known who Stryper and W.A.S.P. was and i still listen to them. My favorite song from W.A.S.P. is Sweet Cheetah. And this summer im going to go watch motley crue perform.

[@jandvadams]

I agree with you 100%. The problem are two things. The first being that record companies don't care about this kind of music anymore because it's hard to find people that want to do what the record company wants that are true musicians. They want to express themselves through the music that THEY write. The second is that rap is easy. You can have zero musical talent and that's okay. All you have to do is have a sample beat and talk real mean and fast and BOOM, there you go. All the kids love that stupid shit. I'm from the 80's and thank God I introduced this kind music to my kids. They are all grown up and still prefer this over the shit that's out there today that they are trying to call music.

[@aaronkristo858]

Record companies realized it was easier to lure solo artists than bands. Less people to have to pay. The talent level is much lower now too. The less talent, the less musical integrity = easier to control. The labels make up for this with marketing and advertising to sell inferior product.

[@jasonbarbush4991]

name some other Christian bands I'm curious.

[@MetalKReactions]

Check out Holy Soldier

[@KhasiBoyVlogsloveyou]

Whitecross

[@jasongoad1084]

Theocracy, Living Sacrifice, Narnia, Neal Morse Band, Guardian, Demon Hunter, Third Day, Switchfoot

[@user-iw4kb4yl1p]

Theocracy

[@paleface3622]

Skillet

[@user-hr4ps2iq8y]

나이에 장사없다

[@hfboehm]

Thought you all were getting old? What's your excuse? lol

[@nelsonmontiel703]

Una verguenza el publico...aca en argentina la primera ves q vinieron les mostramos argentina....la segunda bardearon ellos al tocar un martes

[@ronnielopez3267]

Totally edited version.

[@davidbakerscuba]

Ronnie Lopez I don’t understand what you were trying to say. This is obviously a totally live unprofessional recording.

[@ronnielopez3267]

David Baker ...the song....it was an edited version.....not the full version of the song.

[@MetalKReactions]

What do you mean unprofessional recording, I used my Galaxy S8+...LOL

[@LeafOfAutumn05]

@@MetalKReactions lol... Now people don't understand that haha

[@mr.krinkle8261]

@@MetalKReactions 🤘😁

[@mattlaurie100]

They sound great but the new bass player is a little fem. I like the old one better.

[@Idontlikethatshit.]

Matt Laurie Indeed..He played for Firehouse..Tim Gaines was way better..To bad they had a falling out

[@billdncn]

Perry is solid with great vocals.... You think this is a biker band or something?

[@ryant3600]

@@Idontlikethatshit. Tim didn't even play on some of their biggest albums. Perry is light years ahead as a bassist and a singer. Lord.. can't believe someone would actually say this.

[@bayoubengal1961]

Dude needs a Red Bull or a Monster ... Show some life!

[@stevedunch581]

Soundman needs kicked

[@billemmons1146]

Still can sing better than Adam Levine.

[@jasonbarbush4991]

in God there is no partiality. No respect of persons in Scripture.

[@michaelgmcauliffe]

no contest Michael sweet is a premier vocalist . adam Levine sucks in my opinion

[@davegarciaofficial]

This sounds awful

[@billemmons1146]

Dumbass

[@billdncn]

It does..... They don't... Get a grip

[@theheadlessguitarist2433]

Solitary Pilgrim, They're a great band, and the music sounds great, but you're right, the vocals aren't very good at all. I guess we all get tired once in a while and have our better/worse days.

[@tlansing18]

@@theheadlessguitarist2433 try singing one style song. I'd love to see it

[@theheadlessguitarist2433]

The only part I can't do is the scream at the end, bro. My complaint here is that they don't even sound like they're on key. Like I first said, I guess we all have our good days and bad days. They sound so tired.

[@bobvinson3601]

Can't watch this Robert Sweet plays some of the dumbest fills that were never on the album's. Ruins it for me.