Stryper Full Complete Concert Show The Rust Belt East Moline Illinois May 20th 2023

00:55 Sing-A-Long Song
05:40 Loving You
10:58 More Than A Man
15:33 Surrender
21:05 Calling On YOu
24:54 Free
29:26 I.G.W.T.
32:53 Revelation
37:32 Sorry
44:12 Transgressor
48:42 All For One
53:00 Always There For You
57:30 Divider
1:01:14 No Rest For The Wicked
1:07:59 No More Hell To Pay
1:12:42 The Valley
1:16:43 Yahweh
1:24:14 Soldiers Under Command
1:29:30 To Hell With The Devil

[@AorFan80]

Robbert sweet is one amazing drummer love this band

[@artdominicius]

The drummer is very different, doesn't he seem the same as the previous album?

[@MelvinZoopers]

@artdominicius same - Robert Sweet

[@MomentsinTimeFilms]

@@artdominiciusRobert Sweet on drums the only drummer and Michael Sweet the singer.❤❤❤

[@RickyD1968]

I still remember seeing Stryper live in Portland Oregon back in 1987 I was a junior in high school " To hell With The Devil" One of the loudest concerts I have ever been to but it was Awesome !!!!!!!!!!

[@johnnyalldrin5135]

Benson High School!!👍

[@RickyD1968]

@@johnnyalldrin5135 Yes how did you know that ???

[@billmich123]

I saw them that same year in Grand Rapids, MI. I was a Freshman at the time but will never forget how great that show was!!! Glad they're still rocking. I saw them here again about 3 weeks ago....Yup, they still rock out hard!!

[@Flazatage1]

Awesome! I saw Stryper in 1984 in Chicago. Had the front center row. Robert was sideways, and the cymbals were swinging from chains. They are awesome! I was hooked ever since.

[@brandonwhitacre2500]

I AGREE I SAW THEM ON THAT TOUR BACK IN 86 IN PEORIA, ILLINOIS. STILL PROBABLY THE LOUDEST AND MOST SPOT ON PERFORMANCE IVE SEEN TO THIS DAY. THEY STILL CAN BRING IT. TO BAD I DIDNT HEAR ABOUT THIS HOW, ONLY A HALF AN HOUR AWAY FROM ME! CANT WIN THEM ALL I GUESS.

[@MegaMetallica1973]

Been listening to these dudes since middle school and fast forward 40+ years later and they still sound just as awesome as they did back then.

[@kellyf8864]

I was at this show! These guys are out friggin standing live! Will definitely be seeing them again!

[@frewgirl8182]

I was there too!

[@MelvinZoopers]

Great show!

[@metalmister]

They still sound amazing, one of the best live bands Ive ever seen.

[@ms.hotshot2232]

So wonderful loved seeing them at the BMI in Versallies Ohio

[@charlesdoyle7600]

I saw Stryper at Benson HS in Portland 1986, BloodGood opening Band! Amazing concert!

[@seanc8420]

Man! You guys are so Amazing 40 years later..keep it up.

[@davidtaylor328]

Gold - I found Gold & This Video is it. STRYPER RULES ❤️✝️❤️

[@MelvinZoopers]

Right on!

[@davidtaylor328]

@@MelvinZoopers - Thanks 👍🏻

[@lonereverie5414]

The sound on this is so good! It's a jem, thank you for sharing!

[@MelvinZoopers]

Glad you like it!

[@readytoridehouston]

Great recording, amazing performance, didn't skip a beat

[@FernandoBetelremanescente777]

Boa tarde , desejo a todos a paz do Senhor Jesus Cristo .

[@celiahallhall9225]

Praise god for his love. For me and my family

[@rogerhuggettjr.7675]

Thanks for the post. I'd seen them in '88 in St. Paul and at a Christian music festival in Wilmer MN around 2010. The music will never be dated, because it's so unique.

[@razrramonel4077]

My Ex-Sister-in-Law, a friend of our family, My older Brother, & I were fortunate to see Michael Sweet perform Sing-A-Long Song at a one day concert at the Old Cardinal Stadium Called Joy Jam & he was in the 1st full venued Concert in June, 1994.

[@johnnyalldrin5135]

Thank you very much!! 🎸Excellent Live Band!!

[@abc784]

Words can't express what this song means to me at 24:55. Great song for repentance and turning back to God by his grace and mercy for good 👍 free to turn away - say goodbye Free to walk away - and deny The gift waiting for you Whispers a still small voice It's your choice - you're.. Free - Free to do what you want to Choose your own destiny Free to do what you want to Free to open up - and believe Free to simply ask - and receive There's no better time than now You've got the right to choose You can't lose - you're... Free - Free to do what you want to Choose your own destiny Free to do what you want to

[@p4cbassman]

Thanks for sharing! I love the classics BUT the newer stuff is just awesome!

[@MelvinZoopers]

I agree!

[@whippoorwillholler740]

Melvin, you always have the best seat in the house! Will come back & finish entire show later. I'm sure I'll be commenting again.

[@casperghost7182]

Can't wait to see you guys in September at the Arcada Theater you guys sound awesome

[@stanstanly3812]

Going to see them next week here in Vegas. Can't wait. Missed them back in the 80's.

[@MelvinZoopers]

Great show...have fun!

[@jozjonlin3170]

Thanks for posting this. Having seen them many times over the years from the mid 80's until fairly recently, seeing them live never gets old. They however, are getting older. A couple of times I saw Oz shake his left hand to loosen it up before starting the next song. As an aging guitarist myself, I totally get it and do the same thing sometimes, depending on what I'm playing. It sounds like they're playing a half step down in tuning to save Michael's voice. There's no shame in this because everyone's voice ages differently. I heard Steve Walsh, the former vocalist from Kansas sing recently, and it made me cringe because it sounded like his vocal cords are shot. The fact that Michael can still sing like he does is pretty amazing, considering how difficult some of his vocals are.

[@stryperforever9360]

30년을 듣고 또 들어도 너무 좋다!

[@danissonrafael6977]

The Best Music Big Man

[@josegerena804]

2023 and sounds excelent my favorite band since 1986

[@gimmetaco2037]

Excellent show, thanks for posting!

[@MelvinZoopers]

Yeah...it was great!

[@LewHalstead]

Great job, thanks for sharing!

[@LewHalstead]

@melvinzoopers What's the equipment you're using? Great crystal-clear video!

[@psalms_for_the_church_to_sing]

I will be driving 8 hours to see Stryper on Sept 21 for my 52dn birthday. I saw Michael's solo act years ago, but not Stryper. I can't wait.

[@MelvinZoopers]

Have fun! I have seen every tour for the last several years, but they aren't coming close to us this year. 8 hours is real commitment!

[@jackschaferlifehunter9352]

You guys are The Best... Please sawp out "calling on you and free"...

[@ostronord3236]

I had tickets for their Connecticut show and it got cancelled! I will have to wait for the next one but until then I have KZbin.

[@davidhubbard7573]

I'm glad Oz is still with us

[@Harleyfunman]

Nice Video ! I appreciate it Hope to make the Bristol VA show !

[@FretFriendGWaL]

Love STRYPER!

[@KenKellySWFL]

Great capture!

[@jesuscisneros2555]

Remember this song in the 90s one of my favorites of all the time

[@acmekanik9135]

Still bringin it with the chops and killer vocals. Oz is badass in his own right with the vocals. Sounding very good. Its very cool that another generation gets to see this kinda show in its true form with no backing tracks, all layered over. Just a 4 piece sounding as it should.

[@StalkerBRGame]

linda demais essa gravação 😍

[@erikschelling8549]

I was there. Awesome show!

[@MelvinZoopers]

Yes, it was!

[@johnrowe3814]

To hell with the devil tour I saw them!!! God bless them!!!!!❤

[@PaulJonathanBrett]

I’ve never heard a live version of ‘Sympathy’ and I’ve been looking.

[@michaelrosendahl5770]

Bought To Hell With the Devil when it came out. My dear and late mother did not like it because the words Hell and Devil was in the title. However, they have a unique sound and good songs that I still like to this day. And my mother... well, when she heard the melodies we had music that we both could enjoy together.

[@MusicTheLifeBlood]

Good show. -Dustin

[@PuckerFactor10]

The Rock!

[@yarxam]

Did Michael lose a bet with that 70's style ruffled prom shirt?!? Lol ... asking for a friend😄😊😉😘😲

[@Messiah-hb1nl]

Soldiers under command is soo good super underrated

[@localpyro]

Best tone ever, Styper’s amps go up to 22 😀🔥

[@michaeldeserio8291]

Saw Stryper with TNT & Loudness @ MSG (Felt Forum) back in '86. I went to this 'Poser' show even though I was more of Priest, Metallica, Dio kinda fan. I did it for you Jesus! Lol

[@andresihotang2314]

How many popular bands out there introduce their stage and tech crews live in concert? Stryper do it!

[@MelvinZoopers]

Not many, but I did just see Switchfoot do it last weekend.

[@edsonbortoloto5899]

The guitar sound of de Oz Fox staied low .....

[@jackschaferlifehunter9352]

The BLOOD RED ♥️🍒 DRUMS REPRESENTS THE BLOOD OF IT ALL...

[@MelvinZoopers]

Cool!

[@SanchitaBharatiRoy-eb5dl]

Brave ride

[@stevielovelight1]

STRYPER R💗CKS & I L❤VE ROBERT'S DRUMMING STYLE!! 😎☝💯🥁🥁🥁🎵🎵🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶 PRAISE FATHERG💖D YAWEH... 💜💗👑🙌🙏🙌 PRAISE JESUS YESHUA... 💜💗👑🙌🙏🙌 & PRAISE H🕊LY SPIRIT...!!! 💜💗👑🙌🙏🙌 ALL GL💖RY BE to THEM For ALL THEY'VE D💖ne, D💖ing & G💖ing to D💖!!! 💜💗🙏🙌😇🙏🙌💞💫💞💫💞💫 🕊✨🕊✨🕊✨🕊✨🕊✨🕊✨🕊✨ & A MILLION THANKS To/For ALL of Their L💖ving ANGELS... 💗🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 for Watching Over US too! 💗🙏🙌✝✡💜👑⚡💯🏁 💜💕💫✨🥰💖💜💕💫✨

[@trueknits]

Awesome! We caught this tour in Wisconsin Dells. Did we run into you near the merch line after Mr. Big? A cool long haired dude walked by with his gf/wife chatting about Stryper. Can't remember where he'd said he saw them last. ❤

[@mrze717]

Soldados de Cristo. La ultima batalla se acerca.

[@jackschaferlifehunter9352]

The 🟡 & 🖤 THING BEHIND MICHAEL LOOKS LIKE TRAILER PARK PRIVACY FENCE 😂

[@justinc.massey7705]

You guys sound killer! 🤘 Rad as always. Michael's shirt-ruffles are a little questionable, though...

[@frewgirl8182]

He looked great 👍🏻

[@diffdrmr884]

Reminds of a Seinfeld episode. The Puffy Shirt ! 😅 "But I don't want to be a pirate!" 😂😂😂

[@yarxam]

🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👏👏👏 ...and the beanie to finish the look... heh heh...

[@davidhubbard7573]

Oz is so underrateded

[@MJ4Jesus]

Need more songs from The Final Battle and Even the Devil Believes

[@tylerthescreamofficial98]

I agree! Those albums need to just be played back to back next tour

[@prophetoneListening4U]

Thx 4 this upload!! Audio is really good - wow😊👍💥👌👋😋 Did U use extra microphone s?

[@MelvinZoopers]

Uploaded straight from my Samsung S23 with no extras.

[@J24777]

AWESOME!!! What did you record this on? The Sound is Amazing!!!

[@schumachercosta6415]

Como oTim Gaines faz falta no stryper!!😢😢

[@glaubergarcia3941]

Motivo idiota da saída dele por parte do Sweet 😢

[@schumachercosta6415]

@@glaubergarcia3941pode crer man!!

[@bygcland]

Perry Richardson was a nice addition to the band.

[@MelvinZoopers]

For sure!

[@carlosroberto-se4bg]

Alguém do Brasil nos comentários?🤟

[@user-rt2xm1oz7o]

Enjoy The Band ,when are these guys coming to Canada?

[@MelvinZoopers]

Hopefully this year for you.

[@davidhubbard7573]

Is Robert ever going to change up his v drum beat

[@michael5366]

Stryper, lol, the only metal band churches let us listen to, we just got the tape to hide Metallica and Pantera behind.

[@zurialvarez5967]

but you can’t deny they rock!!! 🤘

[@stevedunch581]

He’s wearing a puffy shirt!

[@jeremymendonca239]

look into the history of Malta-there were soldiers of Jesus!

[@Gutslinger]

I recently watched an upload of their full concert from last September. I noticed he didn't do any of his signature high notes, except before and after the last song they performed. I'm -only- into the -first- last performance on this one and I noticed he didn't try any of those signature high notes there either (except at the very end).. I can't help but wonder why. Wonder if it's too much of a strain on his vocal chords now. Hopefully not. Otherwise his vocals are still awesome. But those high pitch shrills sends it over the top. Edit: I'm tripping. I guess I already watched this concert too, because it picked up right at the start of Yahweh when I clicked on it. I thought I was watching it from the beginning. I was super confused when Sweet said "Goodnight, everybody," after that performance. 😂

[@jackschaferlifehunter9352]

Does ,"THE FINAL BATTLE, MEAN YOUR DONE ? No way.

[@MelvinZoopers]

Hopefully not!

[@AviationFreak1]

Awesome as always! Michael seem to be having vocal issues on this run, hope it’s nothing serious

[@Beast96GT]

He's getting older? Sounds good to me, but that's the way it goes. God bless.

[@zurialvarez5967]

@@Beast96GT true

[@therealgregroot]

Did they not play Honestly during this show? One of the ultimate rock ballads of the 80’s?

[@MelvinZoopers]

Correct & some of us that have heard it a thousand times are fine with that.

[@therealgregroot]

@@MelvinZoopers for those of us that have heard it 50,000 times, ok. I was only asking. That is too bad, it’s truly one of the 80’s classic rock ballads.

[@MelvinZoopers]

I agree. Rock for the 🤴! I am actually somewhat surprised that they keep it out of the set on some tours.

[@seanc8420]

what happen to KC?

[@simbadog8601]

Dude I know every song,have every album... But...lol with Michael wearing that knit cap,is subject to Babylon Bee stuff dude. Looking as in the vein of little Steven and the disciples of soul.. lol. Please don't get me wrong man I love Michael sweet I love the whole band dude and the other awesome always have been always will be can't wait for the Rob Rock CJ grimark Michael Sweet album coming out in 2025 man You know that's going to be totally like awesome and wicked awesome you know in the vein of Jesus Christ man cuz I know Rob Rock TJ grimark and and Michael sweetener you know all of them are on fire man for the Lord man and I do appreciate you guys man and more power to saving souls man and I thank you man I think all of y'all guys man I've never seen striper I've never seen Rob Rock I've never seen Narnia but yet dude I'm happy yeah I'm happy

[@MelvinZoopers]

Don't forget about the upcoming Stryper documentary!

[@jackschaferlifehunter9352]

Who's trying to HIDE ROBERT ?

[@davidhubbard7573]

WHERE'S TIM!!!!!!!

[@MelvinZoopers]

He's been out of the band for years.

[@jackschaferlifehunter9352]

Swap

[@castle3863]

Why is Michael wearing a snow hat??

[@MelvinZoopers]

Yeah...different.

[@davidhubbard7573]

Unfortunately micheal can't hit those highness any more

[@KennyWard-nq5dz]

Unknown stripper for many many of years me Bobby Michael Ozzy and Tim used to shoot fireworks off at his mom and dad's house in Huntington b**** and I remember driving bobby's for that it was had gold plated ribs on it and door animal and my son is kennyborg junior is related to them I was married to Shelley Rabb for a very long time And we split up but I love Bobby Michael with all my heart they're the best ever love Kenny

[@MelvinZoopers]

Keep rockin' for the rock, Kenny!

[@robertmoore3762]

Trying to "keep the "Brand alive" ..:-// You are doing nothing less then the churches who are losing their faith . I'm dying right now , I've got a knife stuck in my back and I have two maybe three minutes before I die .. What would you tell me ? How can i make it to heaven ?

[@JoseAntonio-iu5fg]

Horrible. Puros videos grabados con celular.

[@MelvinZoopers]

Oh...ok.

[@jeffreydick5257]

I am beside myself on how amazing the sound is via a cell phone WOW !!

[@HeavyMetal-HardRock]

Co'Mon rock,.. They never sing it anymore live. What a joke! I'm so sick of it now. It's almost starting to become asinine! To deliberately leave out one of the songs that actually got me into Stryper, . Is just ridiculous. I'm starting to really lose respect for him now. It's because it's one of the most recognizable songs I wasn't living right at the time. I was into only secular music and metal but then once I heard Stryper,.. That changed me. Their lyrics change me and let me know that you could be a Christian and still Rock hard! But one of the songs that I cherished the most was C'omon Rock, And Michael deliberately leaves it out of every set all the time. It's like they're ashamed of it or something. So I've really lost interest in going to anything live by them anymore. I'll buy their albums and CDs. Whatever. But won't support them live anymore. If you even listen to Michael talking about it. He absolutely rips on the song who never plays it never wants to play it. It's actually becoming very well known underground. All of the true heavy metal, hard rock Stryper fans have noticed but because we're Christians we really can't say nothing right!,.. Well I am a Christian and I am saying something. There's no reason not to play the song. You're choosing not to play it. So it's kind of lame that you do that.

[@donmcc6573]

So, Stryper is required to sing the songs you want? How did you become so important to their career?

[@HeavyMetal-HardRock]

@@donmcc6573 how did they become important without their fans!? And back in the early to mid '80s. That was one of their biggest songs. They played it all the time and fans loved it and pumped their fist in the air one time. Michael said he thinks it's a childish song so he don't care what us fans think then. Well us fans put them up where they are

[@donmcc6573]

@@HeavyMetal-HardRock They have released fifteen albums. They can't do every song at their shows. People are still going to their concerts and loving it. Nobody is complaining about the one song they didn't do.

[@HeavyMetal-HardRock]

@@donmcc6573 Well then you must not be a true Stryper fan,.. because on all their podcasts online during live podcast fans asking that all the time and he ignores the question. I seen them once backstage at a meet and greet. I asked all three members about the song. They said they absolutely love the song. They don't know why they don't play it. When I got to Michael he said well I can't really fit it into the set. He doesn't give you a true explanation. So because you know he's doing it deliberately and on purpose it just makes you feel a certain way.......

[@donmcc6573]

@@HeavyMetal-HardRock Yep, one song defines whether or not I'm a fan. How was it that you randomly came to that song? There are lots of songs they don't do at their shows. Like I said, fifteen albums.....