Michael Sweet of the Iconic Band Stryper!

[@bensadler6187]

I love Stryper. They are my favorite christian band ever .I love rocking for the rock, and I will never stop. Praise Jesus. Rock on Stryper

[@darrenhunter1]

I just saw Stryper for the first time live at the Whiskey A Go Go in Hollywood 2 months ago in Oct 2019. What an amazing band and have been a fan of their music since 1988. But when you see them live...wow!

[@cometblazt]

Michael is a class act, top musician and a gentleman.

[@rocktopher101]

My first rock concert was Stryper in 1986! Still a fan! A fan for life! God bless those guys!

[@luismuzquiz1400]

My respects for these Stryper guys for uniting such powerful music with the beauty of God.

[@stacyinmsstacy5893]

I remember when Jimmy Swaggart put Stryper down for throwing Bibles into the audience. I then sent Mr Swaggart a letter for Judging Stryper for throwing Bibles into the audience. He had no right to Judge Stryper. Stryper Is Spreading the word of God to everyone in one Huge Group at a time. I've been big fans of Stryper since 1987 its now 2017. Keep doing what God has sent y'all out to do that is keep spreading his name. Life you be so much better is everyone could be in touch with God. I send peace love and happiness to everyone

[@kristyntaylor2920]

StacyinMS Sta

[@jonlockett8445]

I totally agrees with you.Thanks for having had the Courage to write to Jimmy and defending your beliefs.Did you actually get a reply directly from him?(I know shortly before he was preaching hard against Christian rock in 1985 he had had a Meeting with Pastor Bob Beeman.Pastor Bob hasnt divulged too much info about how it went but I can guess there were many a disagreement to say the least!)Long live God's work in Christian hard Music!!!

[@christianmotley262]

@@kristyntaylor2920 ?

[@Jerryman1158]

God humbled Jimmy Swaggart and he was almost ruined. God tore him down and built him up again. He's still preaching and singing to this day in his eighties. His ministry led me to Jesus almost twenty years ago.

[@stacyinmsstacy5893]

@@jonlockett8445 Yes he did honestly. He said that it was wrong for them to throw bible's around the way they do. I was 15 almost 16 yrs old when I sent him that letter defending Stryper I am now 50 and still love the band

[@bradylittleton5253]

Thank you for giving to the LORD guys

[@thadcraft6415]

Great Band and Great Musicians. From the 1st time I heard their music I've always been a fan. They still Rock. God bless.

[@silverfeather1961]

I have read comments from atheists who say they love Stryper!! I know they will eventually come to The Lord! The Holy Spirit has and still touches many through Stryper! I'm one of them!!!

[@pwoods100]

Did it ever occur to you that maybe the atheist fans can separate the music from the message?

[@MrPspierd]

pwoods100 yeah I have listened to stryper since the 80s and I'm still an atheist, they sound harmonious, no matter what the message.

[@melissaB.1978]

Speak English Please !

[@Gilbarwaters]

Silver Feather I like Stryper because of their music and Michael’s amazing voice. I’m an atheist and no, there’s no way I can turn back to be a christian. I strongly believe this is where I want to be and I am happier than ever. I love music, I love nature, I love living, animals, people and I’ve found inner peace without religion. I have respect for those who strongly believe there’s a god and I feel sorry for those who called themselves believers and carry so much hate within towards those who don’t share their beliefs. And by the way, Michael is a great guy.

[@xEricTheGothx]

Wow, how arrogant of you. Also, god doesn't exist

[@deetee273]

13-20? That's WHEN I got into Christ, and love HIM still....46 now, and thank you Stryper for keeping me there.

[@cavalheiro8944]

Always when I see Michael Sweet on interviews he seens to be a very nice guy! God bless Stryper!

[@jeffcraft8079]

STRYPER ROCKS. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU GUYS.

[@bradgaines]

Just saw them last month. Great show!

[@cajunpipesmoker1519]

As a young teen I enjoyed New Wave and Punk! I was glad to find bands like Servant, Sweet Comfort Band, Barnabas, Petra, Stryper, and others. I'd get so angry with the televangelists who preached against them! Their lyrics taught more truth than Jimmy Swaggertt. Man, he loved to point fingers at others and then BAM!!!! Gotcha Jimmy!!! LOL!!! Loved it!!!

[@brianperry6287]

Amen Michael Sweet! Loved the interview! Stryper is awesome! God bless yall!

[@davidtaylor328]

Definitely 2 Thumbs Up to Michael Sweet & Stryper 👍👍

[@romanwalczak7748]

God bless .......love Stryper since first album

[@stevecappiello1198]

He made a great point. Stryper is a band for non-Christians. But they can relate to seeing a metal band yet they sing about being a Christian. Stryper. Salvation Through Redemption Yielding Peace Encouragement and Righteousness.

[@chrishatch8490]

I saw Stryper finally in July. The only thing I wish I could’ve seen them sooner. That being said they are the best band I’ve seen to this day. They still have that great sound and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a band quite like them. Keep on rocking guys.

[@roberthaugen6148]

My favorite striper CD with soldiers under command all of the words in the lyrics

[@metalandproud2126]

The parents will always have an issue with Christian Metal. Also, those who don't listen to it also. The Bible said to worship him with instruments. It never said how, or what style to use.

[@RobertSmith-sq1wg]

WHO CARES ENJOY YOURSELF AND STOP JUSTIFYING WHAT YOU DO...YAWN

[@metalandproud2126]

You have a cool dad.

[@Wuwuwuster]

I’m guilty of exposing my kids to Stryper.... and the end result is that we all love metal!

[@bradylittleton5253]

Amen

[@jameswilliams-of3mv]

..yup.. and in the 80's, the judas priest trail caused many churches and religious people to freak out if singers and bands played anything with an electric guitar, and had big hair lol.. i know, my parents tried to ban rock music and heavy metal from me in the 80's.. i never stopped rocking out since !

[@pvdguitars2951]

God bless Michael. He’s been through some rough times, but always stayed truthful to our Lord.

[@jesussavesnyc]

1 of the best & greatest Vocalist

[@artpena72]

Stryper was there when i was a teenager and was a great tool for me to keep my faith, something adults at that time did not understand.

[@brettcarroll8760]

Stryper was my first concert in 87. im not a Christian or a believer, but hes a cool guy and awesome band

[@russellmotter5022]

Great band & been listening since 84 👍

[@dansweet2499]

love Stryper I gave my life to the Lord in 1997 but my uncle says I am not a true Christian because I am also a SLAYER FAN saw them last year great show but I have a strong belief system and the music I enjoy doesn't interfere with my faith Tom Arya is a Catholic and plays in SLAYER

[@dwightmcqueen5771]

there is a special place in heaven for stryper. they really Had a influence in my life as well. they are real people I promise

[@idolatria83]

Yo no entiendo inglés pero le doy like, porque Michael sweet tiene una voz divina!!!

[@todddrummer4350]

The real deal of sharing the Good News! God has many methods yet only One message.

[@katherinepoindexter4380]

The Resurrection Band and Stryper were the two bands that helped me in my Christian faith when I was young. If it wasn't for those two bands I wouldn't be a Christian today.

[@robertmoore3762]

Michael Michael Michael .. Really love your music man !!! I remember sharing the gospel with Oz back in 1984 on Huntington pier before I even knew about you guys. One day at church, a friend came up to me and showed me some cover-photo of your band and said, "Check this out !! The VanHalen of christianity !!! " I remember thinking, I hope not !!! I appreciate you having the opportunity to share your story .. I've often thought about that. You guys Rock Solid to this day man !! How do guys keep yourselves strong in Christ while you are in so many worldly venues around the world ? Hebrews 3: 12,13 .. rj

[@anilbhate7]

Very good interview! Enjoyed watching it! Thank u

[@dlullrich6803]

Solid interview. Been a fan since the beginning. Was so happy to see Stryper back. Can't wait for the new album. Still rockin' for Jesus!! The Second Greatest Story Ever Told Les Ullrich facebook

[@rogerbartholome5845]

Stryper is a great band.

[@patriciareolon6614]

I LOVE YOU michael sweet

[@jimorocks]

Saw them twice and I'll put their dual harmony guitars up there with anyone! Some of their songs where a little sappy, but a lot where flat out rocking! Live shows where awesome!

[@toddgabweg]

Great interview... huge Stryper fan...

[@billmich123]

Around 86’, When I was a freshman, I was sent home for my “To Hell With The Devil” concert T from the night before. It was at Devos Hall, in Grand Rapids,MI. I’ll never forget it and I caught a Bible!! Saw them 2 more times after that, most recently in Grand Rapids at “The Intersection”. What a show!!!

[@STRYPERTUBE]

Awesome! Thanks Joe!

[@usherinthekingdom4775]

May 15, 2019. ETOBICOKE ( TORONTO) Ontario CANADA., 7:30 pm .@THE ROCKPILE WEST

[@jasonhoneycutt7483]

THANK YOU... FOR THE COOL ALBUM COVERS NOW AND YESTERDAY!!!

[@jtf777jf]

Awesome interview!! Thanks for sharing :-)

[@markboller4313]

Fantastic interview ❤❤❤❤

[@Sonee777]

Love Stryper

[@JonSmith-xt1cb]

Incredible singer, grew up on sunset with guys in ratt, poison, Crue; could've ruled secular rock, chose Christian rock

[@MichaelKoehlerMusic]

Sweet!

[@aaronhollis812]

+The Relaxing Piano Music of Michael D. Koehler Michael "Sweet!?" lol

[@roydavidson5202]

Stryper is one of the best, what is the new album called? So glad they're still rocking!

[@damianesquibel]

+Roy Davidson The new record is called Fallen. Check it out. It is solid!

[@roydavidson5202]

Thanks I will . I love to have them sign a yellow poster with the black strips on it, u know what album I'm talking about! Rock on guys I love y'all!

[@sovereignmercy1]

Now it's Michael Sweet also of the band Iconic.

[@midgebarker4022]

I've been listening to Stryper for a very long time. But i think they straddle the fence depending the company their in front of. Dave Mustaine has this same problem. He says he's a Christian. He puts a lid on it when he is in front of his Metal peirs. Stryper does too.

[@noisyfailed]

Well I think it's Michael Sweet. I am confident he is now.

[@martinphillips4349]

Resurrection Band did it started in 1974

[@triciaward9816]

i used to watch Jimmy S too when i was young

[@christianmotley262]

I used to listen to JS when I was a sinner. Sent him money. It did help me eventually get on the right track.

[@ericwilliams626]

Stryper isn't about an evangelical mission. They are about demystifying the idea that rock and positive lyrics can work and are effective in changing hearts. Rock music has always been so negative, the only two bands that are positive are Stryper and Journey. Think about it.

[@richardmarmol4196]

Socrates said it a long time ago be careful what kind of music you listen to . used to love metallica but happy to drop that crap

[@empiresofthelostwithtoby5661]

I was a big fan back in the day and even though I'm not Christian I do have respect for the band .

[@ryansvloggingit5492]

please come to Anderson indiana Sandy Patti from there stryper amen and God bless you guys rock free free to do what you want too

[@ziviaantjeverharius6165]

I love Stryper, always did. I just wish an interview with them would go indept about the music not the bible stuff

[@faustace3093]

It was Jimmy Sweater that denigrated Stryper on TV. The Irony (1:32 ) I wish the interviewer would ask him bout that.

[@ricksmith3125]

My favorite band also Mylon Lefever

[@tomflynt8950]

sometimes it takes darkness to find the light

[@silverfeather1961]

Yes Tom, you are so right! God Bless!

[@etherealcatholic5711]

Sometimes the Lord uses highly unlikely people who are ignored and forgotten by the World.

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

STRYPER is my second fave band....honestly I love a lot of the heavier stuff even dark stuff ...the music is great ...just not the lyrics..

[@mikebice3211]

hi I'm 42 I started to being a fan from the song honestly then heard the hello black my mom an dad didn't want me listening to I'm gun an roses but I let her leaden to and read the cover she loved it and I've loved your music every seance I'm mot going to lie I'm just learning about finding 80s&90s I didnt think you all made anymore albums after that you not the only band firehouse reospeedwagon I did hear them play with a girl singing to me you and firehouse had kinda the same look please don't take it as disrespect I'm going to try and find some after to he'll with th devil if your ever planing to come to Tennessee or close like South Kentucky I'd love to take my wife and share my faith what I have seen my wife 40 will be married 21 years 4rh of July 2017 we dated 5+years no one that I've ever heard has a song with her name Stacey I can't travel far bad health at 30 started with suger to heart attack broke my knee after having years of cut on from a.c.l then 2nd heart attack no I don't do drugs but I started having seizures the jumped on a dirt bike no helmet wreaked went off embankment hit a covert broke most every bone in me but I'd love to meet y'all and for you to sing to her would make my life better if you did one with her name I'd be ready to go home with our Loris father Facebook Mike bice #cell 931-287-7448 thanks your fan Michael a bice

[@acsentu8]

Mike Bice Wow, what a nice comment! I hope you get your wish 😊😊😊

[@ehrldawg]

Wow !!Sandi Patti is a fan ! Who knew ?!?!

[@jebby16]

Only God knows how many folks discovered Christ because of Stryper.

[@northofport]

what shows????? I have been looking to get a show here in the states!!!!!

[@jamescornell5899]

Why we find you songs on cds

[@01artist]

I do reverse speech study. It is like your subconscious talking at the same time that you are. Like Say one thing but think another. I took the beginning of the song IN God We Trust and played that backward. It says forward "In God We Trust" but backward it says "Trust In GOD's Name" That is a time when STRYPER had not yet started have spiritual problems. Now when they did Against The Law right out of the box you could tell they were having issues spiritually. In the beginning of the song Against The Law when Robert sounds off the 1-2-3 when you play that backwards it says We Need Help. As the song goes along Michael yells "Let's Get Busy" and backward he says "It Makes Me Poor" meaning that by them "Getting Busy" they are becoming Spiritually Poor. I am doing some reverse speech videos and will post them soon. I love STRYPER but you can tell when they are having a hard time spiritually by the way they sing certain songs and the way it makes the spirit feel while listening to the music. One last thing Norm Greenbaum's song "Spirit In The Sky" is another good one. Norm's idea of Heaven was just brilliant. When he sings "When I Die And They Lay Me To Rest Gonna Go To The Place That's The Best" it says backwards "Sightseein In A Place That Is Open All Of The Time" Norm believed that Heaven was going to be kind of like a Spiritual Disneyland sort of.

[@stevenrobertson3010]

How ironic is it that he found Christ through Jimmy Swagart and Jimmy bashed them

[@noisyfailed]

I think that's Eddie Trunk the new singer/lead guitarist

[@theweirdintrovertedweeb851]

With listening to stryper it's making me think about my atheist decision.

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

Stryper mean the world to me. My second fave band of all time. Proud to have been the Prez of their Fan Club Philadelphia chapter 1988-1993. The are REAL..not fake. BTW they are one of the HEAVIEST band of all times. Swaggert used to KILL them, he was a disgraceful jerk. Also I went to 12 years catholic school (it was great but the Religion for me secondary) I was an altar boy. I tell you this NOW...I am transgender, I will NEVER step foot in a church again and when I want God .I pick up my Stryper cd's or videos or my Every Man's Bible. STRYPER are MY Priests/Pastors. My friends. As for the Church...screw that. STRYPER is Jesus to me..

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

Stryper are GREAT because THEY do not judge. As for the churches, LOL I HATE the church because THAT is where you get all of the gossiping and judging Christians. My catholic school used to put Stryper down. I HATE the church with a passion. Will NEVER go back..why? ALL I have to do it put on a Stryper cd. Sorry, I can't relate to Biblical figures hundreds, thousand years ago...I can relate to Stryper. Hell, my Stryper fans I cannot stand. For me it is ME and Stryper, that is it. I have done soo much work or them and they have helped me. I am transgender....I can hear so many Stryper fans now...yelling at me..

[@Gilbarwaters]

Felony Strutter I agree with you about the judging and gossiping and all the wrong that church/religion creates. It is very difficult for may people attending church to accept or even acknowledge this. But don’t hate them. Don’t carry unnecessary things in your heart. One can find compassion and inner peace and inner happiness ( which is the true happiness) without religion and someone preaching aggressively on a stage on Sunday. That just creates fear. That’s one of the many reasons I began thinking out of the box and staying away from church. Now, that set me free!. I’m a humanist now. No hate, no fear, No judging. Just in search to becoming a better person. Peace ✌️

[@davidalley7270]

I heard Michael Sweet say Black Sabbath could have been a Christian band, in another interview! Did he ever listen to live evil???? I almost fell over...

[@atranfanatic]

Black Sabbath could never be pinned as a Christian band. But they did have spiritual, Biblical lyrics sprinkled in their music. Of course mostly with Ozzy. Just listen to After Forever for starters.

[@dylannightingale6959]

Tony Iommi is a Christian, Geezer Butler too.

[@noisyfailed]

Actually that's Micheal Sweet

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

Sadly, Barren Cross did nothing but bag on STRYPER....STRYPER had the guts that Barren Cross never had

[@melissaB.1978]

"God Damn Evil" is being released on "April 20"....wow they are really trying to sell this album !

[@TheMetalBlock380]

He kind of looks like actor Gerard Butler

[@JorgeRodriguez-qn6vc]

Stryper is not the pioneers of Christian rock. Its Petra who formed in 1972

[@bigtrucker49]

Larry norman is but nice to see someone mention Petra

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

@10:06 Sorry Mike, I DO NOT get that...the people who judged Stryper because of the hair, make up,etc...that's what I mean...ALL THEY DO IS JUDGE. I hate most Christians because that is ALL THEY DO...judge a book by its cover. They judge me...STRYPER FANS JUDGE ME. I am more close to the band and have done so much work for them...OMG, my friends used to call me the 5th member LOL LOL (I would never say that) I did so much for them and they thanked me so many times. No I do not see how Stryper could not be right on for God just because the way the dressed. I am not ignorant like those CHRISTIANS.

[@patrickdevinelntervention2683]

Again never JESUS, always christ. They avoid saying their saviors precious Holy name that has 🔋 Power. Every knee shall bow & proclaim "JESUS IS LORD" 🙌

[@donmcc6573]

If you think Stryper never says Jesus, then you have never listened to them.

[@patrickdevinelntervention2683]

@@donmcc6573 ...King of Kings, OK that's one from 1986. It's a gimmick 💯 % ...They never proclaim the name of Jesus in interviews, never !

[@donmcc6573]

@@patrickdevinelntervention2683 What is the Jesus quota for an interview. And when Jesus asked Peter "Who do you say that I am," what was his response?

[@patrickdevinelntervention2683]

@@donmcc6573 ... they NEVER say his name, ... EVER in all their interviews, what don't you understand. What is the name above all names is it Christ or JESUS !

[@donmcc6573]

@@patrickdevinelntervention2683 Still waiting.....what is the quota? And, have you heard absolutely every interview Stryper has done over their forty year career?

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

Sadly, Swaggert KILLED STRYPER on TV .....I promise you, they have brought more people to STRYPER then Jimmy ever did

[@michaelmotorcycle8589]

Does Santa Claus play guitar or the drums? He plays the banjo ? Whos on the saxaphone? Is there a,phone on the sax? Whos playing the Trumpet? Are there any violins available? How bout a tamborine or tangerine? Are tangerines musical instruments?

[@jonnyonthespa5153]

say rez band just once

[@jebby16]

Newsboys are pretty good, too. They're just not metal.

[@northofport]

SAY HIS NAME,,,, IT"S JESUS NOT CHRIST!!!!! THAT'S HIS CALLLLLLL CHRIST IS HIS CALL NOT HIS NAME

[@RobertSmith-sq1wg]

+northofport fucking relax

[@fenwickbabbitt9859]

+northofport Why would you reject Michael calling Him " the anointed one" all the time? Is there any other "anointed one"? I hope your answer is no. . .

[@fenwickbabbitt9859]

+Robert Smith While your vocabulary clearly shows an intellectual superiority . . . .I think you are a little off on thinking the conversation makes us retards . . . UNLESS you aren't a believer in Jesus Christ. Then, that explains the hostility.

[@RobertSmith-sq1wg]

Fenwick Babbitt Thank you for respecting my command of the English lexicon... umm KMA!!!

[@fenwickbabbitt9859]

+Robert Smith I'm sorry you're so full of anger . . . May God bless you .

[@bamarocker1964]

Is it just age catching up with Michael or is His face SWOLLEN??????? Also has terrible bags under His eyes..... I hope He's OK..... Doesn't look healthy......

[@SLASH19866]

a couple looney tunes right here but atleast one of these guys can put out a decent song

[@peebee9676]

omg. influenced by Jimmy Swaggart. What a lunatic.

[@kingdomsgate]

Satan is the author of confusion Mike .Your new album ? You better start repenting and really start ministering ..It's up to you man.

[@dr.phibesinred6066]

Iconic band... hahahaha...

[@robrockit3662]

i worship the father of the son not Jesus he did what he did cause he wanted to R.I.P. i do not believe he died on the cross he wasn't their long enough to die he just lost a lot of blood and Lazarus brought in some herbs and cured him and he went off to Paris with his wife and spread his word.

[@Erice1967]

james graham What???

[@acsentu8]

james graham ...When I first started reading this comment, I was like yeah, finally!! ...but then he pulls the Paris card. Messed it up bad 👎

[@davidparsons6989]

Not even close to truth. Jesus did what His Father wanted. His Father's will.

[@martinphillips4349]

Resurrection Band did it started in 1974