Stryper - God (music video)

A music video I made to the song "God" by Stryper. This instant classic is from their 2011 release "The Covering" and might be their best studio effort in the last 20 years. I think they should include it in their live set.
To those who asked:
-software used: sony vegas
-live footage: zoetermeer, the netherlands (2011-06-23)

[@roysummers503]

GOD IS THE ANSWER TO YOUR PROBLEMS TODAY... JESUS SHED BLOOD ON THE CROSS TOO SAVE ALL OF YOU... FROM EVERLASING DEATH CALL TO... JESUS NOW HE WILL ANSWER... JESUS LIVES... LOVE YOU GUYS ALWAYS 777... JESUS IS THE LOVER OF YOUR SOUL...777

[@seandecastro]

+roy summers u r full off shit!!!!

[@SokemRokemRobot]

+sean Decastro Full of truth... Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life... Without the Way, there is no going... Without the Truth, there is no knowing... And without the Life, there is no living!

[@johnperry2133]

+roy summers ...There is the TRUTH, and the OPPOSITE. JESUS is the way!!!!!!!!!!

[@gadskib.diaz.7048]

TRUEE SO REALLY.

[@mendozaeddie5856]

@@seandecastro Why? What did Roy Summer did to you?

[@duanerohan5503]

I Hated Stryper in the beginning. I let my hatred of Born Again Christians get in the way of my judgement. But after studying the Philosophy Of Jesus of Nazareth I have become more enlightened to what a real Christian is.Cheers to Stryper for enduring a world where Ridiculous Satanic Metal bands are praised and being evil is cool. Cheers to Stryper for sticking to their guns regardless of what the wicked world thinks. Cheers to Stryper! May the true living God continue to bless them with outstanding talent as long as they keep his word. They make a joyful noise in the name of the Lord, so play it loud!

[@FightinWurdsGuy]

Great comments!!! Glad you have come to "enlightenment"...nice!!!!! :^)

[@ThePredatordark]

No. God save them. We're already saved. All of the apostles of Christ except one suffered the most terrible of deaths for Christ, and the church was built upon their blood because now it bears a testiomony to the entire world. The Bible says that we will overcome the dragon by the blood of our testimony. If we are martyred and persecuted, we are winning anyway. We just have to be ready to die for Jesus if it comes down to it, because there is a real possibility that it will.

[@markdemell8056]

So be it!

[@AverageUsernames]

im no Christian and I definitely agree satanic bands were silly.. seriously I believe most metal bands whether they're Christians or not, inside their heart they knew Satanist were silly but they cant say it..the repercussion from metal fans were too great, they could lose their job.

[@Wilted_Brainz]

@duane rohan 7 years have passed. I wonder if the word "hatred" was what you meant? Hate is a very strong word. It is used way too much these days, in practice. Holding a high disdain, would be a term, that I would use myself. I would not want to come off as overly righteous though. I am not preaching at you. God Bless You!

[@ChristCenteredMinist]

I love this song... I Love how hard the sound is.

[@deletingaccount]

Rock N Roll baby! Coming out of the Mennonite church in 1985 ,I heard Stryper!! My parents forbid me to listen at first. After a year in Vegas with my parents in 1986, they eventually allowed me to listen to STRYPER!

[@seandecastro]

My favorite christian rock band ! they are great and they are true to what they believe. This is true rock!

[@gadskib.diaz.7048]

TRUE MY FRIEND

[@XenaBe25]

Yes. I'm not even religious, but I love the way Stryper weaves those epic narratives into their music. Good clean living has kept Sweet's voice angelic, too. It's somewhat rare to see a rock star who's not puking out his pancreas by age 50. I hope they'll continue to make music for us for a few more decades :)

[@lucianokf6789]

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[@scottylards5878]

Anyone who hasn't seen this band live in concert just don't understand how good they actually are....

[@Drako9823]

Saw them at the Cannery here in Vegas just this Saturday! I wish they played this song, but yes, I agree. They are phenomenal live!

[@madonbarma2531]

Came here riding the NOSTALGIA TRAIN......... it seems like its not stopping anytime soon..... Hope to see other passengers riding this train with me..... 😉😊

[@sarahlarriba6592]

The vocals, talent and musicianship of these guys is just excellent and raw compared to so many people then, and now. Awesome power/truth in the lyrics.

[@martindiaz1971]

I don't care what you believe in, but If you're going to call a song "God", it better be amazing. I think this song delivers. Epic in every way. Writing, Groove, Guitars, Killer Interlude, Vocal Harmonies...it's all there. Instantly one of my favorite rock tunes. \\m//

[@shawndoucette9797]

I've been a stryper fan since I was 14. I'm 44 now. Do the math. This is the most rocking band EVER!! Their message is positive. I think that's why they have had such longevity. Praise god. Stryper Roxx.

[@PyramidOfBubbles777]

Huge fan here as well, bro. My all time favorite band.

[@markdemell8056]

So be it!

[@robertocmfsp]

Fan since 16, now 38 :)

[@stef1500]

I’m 52, fan since 14.

[@MrSez1979]

I'm 43... And just found this phenomenal band... Not only is it joyous for my ears... But it has reconfirmed my faith 🙏🙏

[@shirleygiordano7627]

One of Stryper's biggest masterpieces.

[@Elllektrikaaa]

one of the most underestimated bands on the planet because of bias and intolerance

[@calebtuinstra3556]

That would be most Christian metal bands, especially christian death metal bands. but i also agree

[@Elllektrikaaa]

What are some of your fave Christian death metal bands.

[@corpusc]

Renascent is by far my favourite

[@jakefoxx7978]

Elektric Ka IKR

[@georgelawrence5695]

I agree with you

[@rsteel475]

this song moves me ...thank you God

[@seandecastro]

+rsteel475 god hates you for being a dummy!

[@SokemRokemRobot]

+sean Decastro You're proof that Satan has his trolls...

[@seandecastro]

+SokemRokemRobot lol, blame it on the devil you freak everybody else does !

[@rsteel475]

@@seandecastro And God still loves you even when you are a dummy

[@revivingamericaevangelisti5649]

Stryper is the best of all time in Music and Michael Sweet their is no voice like his. God has blessed them for over 30 years and is continuing to bless Michael and Robert and Oz and then adding Perry a couple of years ago band is strong and of course still ministring about Jesus Christ.

[@4deuce31]

I still love these guys, still amazed by the talent. And the fact that they still give GOD the glory. God bless all.

[@2befastlikeu]

HAVE MERCY ON US, FOR WE KNOW NOT WHAT WE DO

[@2befastlikeu]

IN GOD WE TRUST

[@laudiearagao4314]

Perfect music and perfect band GOD BLESS STRYPER !!

[@ThatOtherRaccoon]

I love God...and when I hear a harmonized solo...God bless America..

[@time.528]

Great lyrics. Thank you for rockin for Jesus. I hope to meet you someday. Rockin the rails for Jesus. I love you guys

[@omargibran2463]

I can feel the anointing in Michael's powerful scream! Hallelujah to the King! Stryper rocks for Christ! Wooo!!!

[@artramirez4869]

STRYPER ROCKS!!!!

[@dravenquinn264]

Lyrics: Hearts are weeping souls are keeping on ice Spirits dying wickedness won’t suffice Those who cared they stop and stare at the wall Doing nothing watching prisoners fall The sun is falling from the sky The earth is cold and still God - have mercy on us For we know not what we do God - dark and blinded we are burning Without You - God Without conscience without warning at all We kill the wounded crushing those who crawl Can’t we see that life is hung by a thread In the end our flesh is buried and dead Mountains crumble rivers swell The tide is taking all God - have mercy on us For we know not what we do God - dark and blinded we are burning Without You - God

[@scotsboy1967]

Love this song. The covering is a great album too. They took on some big songs and nailed them.

[@markdemell8056]

AYE!

[@jimmawnai6164]

Excellent song....Stryper brought an epic song and touch many souls through this song....i' m so blessed..

[@gurojwbrown]

It is amazing at how God works. Even the haters of Christ, the Athiest, the Agnostic, and the satanist cannot stay away. Yes they like to post insults and negative things, but they are here. They are drawn to Christ and they do not even realize it. If they were true to their anti-christ convictions and beliefs, they would bot waste their time here trolling Christian based music. God wins! You are drawn to the Almighty Creator of the Universe. You cannot help yourselves, because no matter how much you think you hate Christ, you are here in this place hearing his Gospel being preached and like it or not, a seed has been planted in your hearts that Jesus is way to Salvation. You can insult, respond with hate, but you are still here.

[@thomasprell4193]

Jeff, true!

[@shawndouglass2939]

Very well said Jeff ;-)

[@arctictimberwolf]

This song is simple sound advice set as an example as how to approach the Master of the Universe. To ask God for Mercy is the correct thing for all the world to do at This Point.

[@mrbliveurt6297]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Christ is almigthy for ever and ever !!!!!!!!!!

[@mindstorms44]

JEFF BROWN no jeff im here for the kickass songs.im a confirmed christian mate but im afraid after what ive seen and lived though theres no christ mate! Far from it

[@ronmiller2438]

Stryper are so Holy Soldiers for Our Lord And Saviour Jesus Christ.What a beautiful song GOD is.Michael Sweets vocals are the best.Very talented band.AMEN

[@skullcrushingawesomeness1760]

Amen

[@leehardy1969]

HAHA cant believe these guys are still going after all these years! Well done and God bless Stryper! I wonder when they will produce a song about our flat motionless earth under the firmament? now that would be a revelation :)

[@lilpoohbear653]

Genius Truth!!! In a metal song...love Stryper...musical evangelists!! Keep it coming guys

[@gerardodeleon4772]

[@seandecastro]

+Jesus Gonzalez no!

[@ZuoCruz]

+sean Decastro Jesus Christ is always the answer! :)

[@gerardodeleon4772]

+ZuoCruz You are right man! God Bless you and well, the same for you Sean, I know, you not believe un God... so, if you don't Believe in God, Why comment this video?

[@dragonbornthuum4278]

Outstanding job on the video and what a great song. I've been a huge fan of Stryper for many years and hope they continue on spreading the good word for many years to come! God bless!

[@8elionadvancing884]

these guys have put their critics to SHAME

[@the-gn2zn]

Stryperizing the world.

[@flosscal1]

thankyou!

[@Paulmatthew22]

Best BAND in the World as far as I know

[@PyramidOfBubbles777]

Best band EVER!

[@Dakman]

All Thumbs Up...Didn't realize that Stryper was still making albums. Need to find this one for my collection. I started listening to Stryper back from day one and have all of their "Records" including the Limited Edition "To Hell With The Devil".

[@jonnybones777]

Awesome, rocking song and homemade video. Two thumbs WAY UP!!! I've listened to this several times, and it doesn't get old,...because it's an instant classic. Hopefully, one day, the band will make a professional vid for this song (which is doubtful, especially in today's economy), but either way, it's all good. I saw them live in concert and met them backstage, got autographs, hung out with Robert (the visual timekeeper), and needless to say, these guys ARE the Real Deal, and #1 in my "book".

[@marcelobodin313]

I am Brazilian and since 1987 accompany this fantastic band

[@MrNEEDAREALCHANGE]

Another great song from another Great band.

[@MrNEEDAREALCHANGE]

Love this !!

[@darrenjohnson6833]

Tears of joy, such an anointed song.

[@ilovemusicr3697]

God bless Stryper I still to this day hear their music praise God Michael Sweet and that yell love it!!!

[@Cleanandgood]

Glad to see Stryper still rockin. They saved me years ago.

[@eurekasquared9853]

Jesus saved you-if you asked Him to. 😊

[@RapidCycling07]

I love this band! God bless the world!

[@kevinbrown688]

The high vocals from Heaven!

[@dsratzlaff]

Always and forever a fan! Stryper changed my life and I do hope and pray I see them again in concert and VIP! The devil hides when they play for our Lord God! Absolutely LOVE THEM!!

[@melorock2531]

I never seen them personally.. I believe in you Stryper... God bless you brothers

[@adonisd8261]

Brilliant song and absolutely should be included in a live set.

[@ryant3600]

It has been on some of the tours since this was released

[@christinehuff1036]

Love this song:) I just came across this band. God bless you all🙏🙏

[@waynefaille6034]

THEY SHOULD BE PRAISED AS ONE OF HEAVY METALS MOST OUTSTANDING CHRISTIAN BANDS EVER,NEXT TO SACRED WARRIOR.

[@rderyk]

........listening in 2018 and luvin it....... :)

[@patrickfoulkes4669]

Man enough to SHOUT IT OUT LOUD.....THIS SONG AS MADE ME WEEP....MORE THAN ONCE....AMEN!!!! HE LIVES!!!

[@christinaclankie8179]

this band rocks Michael sweet is one of the best singers

[@janicemsweet]

I love it!!!

[@jamesnorthup7717]

Proud mama!

[@MetalMarcJK]

Excellent work! This is one of my favorite Stryper songs, and it really gets me. Amazing lyrics, a stellar performance, and excellent vocals...I get chills when I think about this song as well as when I listen to it. The final chorus is perfect, and the ending is outstanding.

[@eugeniogarrido7093]

In my opinion this is probably Stryper's masterpiece. Great musicianship skills and the tempo change at the end was brilliant. Nothing to envy to bands like Metallica....at all.

[@XenaBe25]

Yes. I'm a few years late to the party, but I had to stop by and comment bc I'm thinking about posting content on my own channel and I'm looking around for some ideas. The OP did a fine job on this vid, imo. I thought it was an official vid until about halfway in. Upvoted :)

[@newprobaseballneeded]

Amen. Best song of 2011!!!!!! 👍💘🙌🎸🥁🎤💘

[@ryant3600]

Check out Yahweh

[@eugeniogarrido7093]

@@ryant3600 Also pretty cool.

[@cometblazt]

Agree, even more, Metallica can only dream of playing like Stryper, Kirk is an ok player but never at the height of Michael and Oz. , Michael's voice is superior to James's

[@ZOMBIEvirus275]

I love God and jesus they solves all my problems

[@ronaldshank8695]

Easily one of the best songs & videos that they've ever put out. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chicagohoosier1]

I saw the original lineup at a sports bar when this album came out And they opened with the song They were great! I couldn't believe Matthew sweets vocals

[@murderface3r]

Stryper is always awesome

[@MoonwalkerP]

Awesome song and I saw them twice last year. I met them twice too at Meet and greet and they were so nice. They perform live very well and didn't hear any mistakes.

[@jeffruffner7534]

I just listened to them for the first time and they are actually good

[@chelious1973]

You youngsters just don't get it. Growing up these guys were one of the biggest metal bands out there. Up there with Metallica, Megadeth etc. At the time. Not just Christian music, metal bands period. Now a devout Christian I am happy to see they are still rocking. And spreading the good news.

[@beatleman69]

Great job on making this video! I saw Stryper in 2003, its amazing how a band breaks up in 1992 and regroups about 10 years later and still makes an impact!

[@lubomirhotovy7033]

Nádherný zpěvy a kytary......a BŮH....který jim žehná a drží je nad vodou......klobouk dolů před našim Bohem a taky muzikou těchto borcůůůůůů.......Halelůjah......ámen.....KLH

[@chrisadams612]

0ver thirty years of rocking for the One, and still has one of the best voices in the music industry

[@stevenolte8302]

My Goodness Michael , Those pipes of your are even better , What a Great Song ! Keep Rocking Fellas , Keep Rocking !

[@TheTimon2011]

It's a great video. I love your band very much. GOD bless you.

[@time.528]

Rockin the rails while listening to Stryper! Installing beautiful curves and standard railings, in my mid 50's. Oh, the look on the younger carpenters when they hear me listening to heart pounding metal.

[@essieklund316]

Amen, Awesome hard rock for God!

[@gameofyou1]

Just saw Stryper in MI, and they played this song!

[@shawndouglass2939]

Where at in Michigan, I realize your statement is 6 months old, but I'm in Flint and wonder where they play here ??

[@gameofyou1]

shawn douglass I saw them in Battle Creek (was very crowded and HOT, but the band sounded awesome). Then I saw them a few months later in Cleveland for their THWTD anniversary concert!

[@19husker71]

Love me some Stryper.

[@Paulmatthew22]

What a SONG!

[@georgiecop1]

I forget how much I love listening to Stryper and then I come across a song like this. Great job on the video, kerrylives!

[@leonardturley8999]

For years I've avoided listening to this band. A few months ago I've opened up to give them a chance. I'm not big on the Christian thing but this band is great.

[@newprobaseballneeded]

Watch the movie The Case for Christ if you are doubting Christ being Real; It's a Big Eye Opener & based on a True story. The application Cinemax HD has it for Free. STRYPER ROCKS! ✌🥁🎸🎤

[@kitian70zuniga75]

Siempre esta gran banda me ha sorprendido. Son geniales por sus letras llenas de optimismo. Saludos desde Chile...

[@yeahsure8323]

A Stryper and Helloween guitar fest would rock!!!

[@2befastlikeu]

good to see stryper back......we missed u ..........the world needs stryper,,,,,,,the world missed stryper......it was srtyper that i became christian,,,,,,,,,,,,,the world need god,,,,thank u stryper

[@DolphinJoy12345]

This is powerful! Well done.☝my generation needs more music like this. 777 Killuminati

[@jeffreyhoffeditz2823]

GOD ROCKS

[@nokturnal7]

Praise God!!!

[@coryandersen9643]

WOW! GOD heard that! In favor of. That was awesome. 🙏

[@ronaldmoracastillo]

Totally agreed. Stryper is still that great huge venues band, this song reminds me their old classics, still give me the chills when I listen to those ol´songs¡

[@chophikika]

GOD have mercy on us for we know not what we do.

[@alvilscedrins5885]

Great song and great Band! Alvils Cedrins from Latvia...

[@roysummers503]

Rock for JESUS every Song they sang the honer and praise be to JESUS CHRIST STRYPER ROCS FOR JESUS love you guys every were JESUS LIVES FOR EVER MORE 777

[@MrCtoledo777]

Mi banda favorita

[@amblechristian8561]

OUTSTANDING!!!!!

[@RichardEBurchSr.]

Awesome song.

[@darenbrown477]

this song seriously rox

[@paulajane9828]

I love everything about this song forever 🎸❤🤘💯

[@NickolausPacione]

The first song that toys with the Power Metal direction. They took cues from Metal Church and Meliah Rage with the guitar work.

[@robhuskyboy639]

my helpers in faith

[@kforcer]

Stryper's greatest song in my book.

[@MrBlackstripes]

i love this song a lot!

[@lisawood6036]

Love this!

[@simo20288]

My favourite band

[@shawneldridge4524]

🙋 just like to say to everybody hope you all have a bless and wonderful Easter. Totally love this song right here. God is a fantastic song also I think it's Stryper best that they had ever done well besides in God we trust. Anyway the song right here God I think this should have been on in God we trust cd or it should have been on Reborn cd. I'm just saying and being honest. It doesn't matter which cd it's from the song Still rocks and it's amazingly awesome + the coldest as well.

[@silentecho4445]

Amen, this has been rockin 4 Jesus for a long time....kool

[@MrPicklepick]

Stryper is a Great Band that rocks for the Rock of Ages.

[@richardhernandez7215]

Love this song!!

[@oralerol3361]

Sound of 80's, I like that, 👌🏻

[@merbsy678]

Can you imagine if the praise team started singing this

[@ringforthrev]

I wanna be on that team!

[@markboller4313]

Excellent metal song. ❤❤❤