Stryper "When We Were Kings" - Official Music Video

[@robertnesselrotte7234]

For those that follow Christ, we will forever jam with Stryper. The bible tells us we will know each other as we do on earth.. just without sin. Stryper & the word they represent may live forever 👊🏻🙏

[@freefrankgable]

I don't follow Christ, but I'll forever jam with Stryper if they keep rocking like this! New album kicks ass!

[@galatician8063]

I follow Christ. I'm looking forward to spending eternity with Him, all my brothers and sisters in the family of God, the angels, the New Jerusalem, the new heavens and earth, and yes, all without sin. So much to look foward to!!! Stryper were kings once, and they will be again, along with the rest who follow Christ. ❤🙏🤘 Revelation 5:9-10 NKJV - And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, And to open its seals; For You were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your blood Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, And have made us kings and priests to our God; And we shall reign on the earth.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 NKJV - But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”

[@jomabug76]

And one would also hope that at least one non chrustian listens to it .cus ... Thats what the messege is for...

[@Mahlercougar]

As an African American I am not ashamed of the gospel and I'm not ashamed to admit that I bought the cassette of "To Hell with the devil " in 1986!!!!! I love their faith and i love their message! God bless

[@onanpeuplu]

Can you spread this ? Metal is in the scripture....Just replace ''harp'' by the original greek word ''KITARA'' : Revelation 14:2 And I heard a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder. The voice I heard was like the sound of harpists playing on their harps,

[@andrewgrant2990]

It's almost like 2024 is calling 1988 back & saying "Enjoy it while it lasts!"

[@darrennz2008]

Can we please all just get in the time machine and go back now .... PLEASE !! Thank you for keeping the sound alive.

[@dionshare7103]

Stryper never gets old and they don't make bad music.

[@teachermariajose9067]

Not at all buddy

[@mbgrafix]

Like a fine wine...only gets better with age!

[@jcech73]

Thankful that my friend in high school questioned me with, “You’re a Christian, right?” Then mentioned Stryper. That was back in ‘87, and I never looked back.

[@chrismoody9855]

SAME!!

[@seanlewis575]

It was 1985 for me…I heard Reach Out and BOOM!

[@THE-rk3hx]

Maybe the name of this grateful friend for the memory honour?)

[@freefrankgable]

Funny, I had a friend question me with "you're an atheist right? Check these guys out. They hand out bibles at their concerts." Been a fan ever since, and yes I'm an atheist. The new album ROCKS!

[@gulanhem9495]

@@freefrankgable That's cool! I couldn't care less if a random guy on the other side of the Atlantic ends up in non-Heaven as long as he/she likes Stryper lol

[@troymanning3150]

Wow for 4 min and 11 sec I was 17 again with a mullet, earrings, and my whole life ahead of me. Good song.

[@eriklarson9137]

It's like a fan-made tribute video. What a low effort endeavor. Pretty sad.

[@gavinholmes7768]

@@eriklarson9137 I appreciate you taking the time to watch and share your thoughts. While the style may not be to your taste, a lot of passion and effort went into this project to capture a vibe of the band's story and legacy. My goal was to honor that nostalgia while exploring something a bit different creatively. Not a lot of video available from them, but I was able to generate the b-roll to help the retrograded look. Thanks again for your feedback. Keep on Strypin'!

[@gingerkiss]

​@@gavinholmes7768It's a fantastic vid .

[@fifthhorseman3704]

@@gavinholmes7768 Ignore the ignoramous. It totally captured the 80's 'scene'. Never argue a fool to their foolishness. Just let their comment shine it all its classlessness.

[@techniqueswithtodd]

I love that they still play 80s style Metal. They are not trying to be "modern" which is something many 80s metal bands try to do and usually sound awful doing it. Stryper still sounds like Stryper and I'm here for it.

[@nickvickers3486]

Well said man, totally agree! I hoped it would sound like this, really digging it so far

[@ToddAutry]

Same here!!!!

[@Rockdrummer71]

Yes ! We in Germany say "Schuster, bleib bei deinen Leisten" ! (What means "Cobbler, stay at your lasts", what means you better should do that thing, that you can best ! Hearing and playing too Stryper since the mid-80th. from my 16th Birthday... now I´m 53....

[@SamBrockmann]

Stryper still has it.

[@geoffreypalmer2661]

thats why their cds are hard to find on amazon and they are out of print

[@geoffreypalmer2661]

@@StylesLee yup

[@Loveyall777]

Wise as snakes gentle as doves

[@richardmorales1627]

Old Christian guys rock! .....and I love it!

[@Metalbass1979]

Yep. I resemble that. 😉

[@gregorysleeth1792]

Saw Stryper for the first time in 1986, and Stryper is like a fine wine, they get better with age. Well done guys.

[@gulanhem9495]

lmao this is nothing compared with 80's Stryper.

[@mysocalledmidlifecrisisvlo7521]

I agree with you here.

[@timothyallenmonroe]

Great history of Stryper and how they continue to get better and better with age and time. Looking forward to what God and the Holy Spirit has planned for their future.

[@gulanhem9495]

No they don't. I adored the 80's Stryper, they were by far my most favorite band, but none of the albums after "Against the Law" (1990) have been good, apart from a song here and there. It's mostly Michael Sweet's solo project soft rock played in Stryper costumes.

[@johnphilip7307]

REALLY LIKED THE SONG.STRYPER CONTINUES TO SHINE AND SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.LOVE PRAYERS AND RESPECT FROM INDIA.

[@brentstockman9089]

I grew up in the 70s and 80s into metal but one day in my senior year of high school 1987 one of my classmates let me borrow a Stryper cassette tape .... Things began to change in my life. At that time I was introduced to Resurrection Band and the Daniel Band from Canada. God used godly metal to deliver me from the domain of darkness to the kingdom of His Son. Saw Stryper at Akron Ohio in '87 with the Hell With the Devil Tour. Amazing concert. Kids were shouting out Jesus name outside after the concert. My Spirit felt alive and refreshed. Bless Stryper.

[@UrbexTroll]

I was 19 in 1987 and still wish I could have gone to even one of their concerts back then, so now I wait for STRYPER to show up in the TWIN CITIES, MINNESOTA and I Will Be There Rockin Out with STRYPER and JESUS for my 1st time. Keep the Fire Burning STRYPER, there is so many more souls to bring to GOD.

[@mega_bird700]

Man this song just encapsulates what nostalgia feels like.

[@GREG62944]

This guy was going to get jumped by some guys running up behind him. I stopped on my motorcycle and asked if he wanted to go to a concert. We took off and watched a Stryper concert live in Fresno, CA in the 80's. He was the son of a Hells Angel, he told me. He said it was his birthday and that was the best moment of his life at that concert.

[@HeavyMetal-HardRock]

STRYPER ARE STILL KINGS!! Very Harmonic! EPIC as usual! Love it! Metal up the Irons! STRYPER ROCKIN in 2024!

[@danieldrfeelgood9243]

Old School Metal, Stryper rules!!!

[@MelJ.Petrash]

Awesome Journey... Glory to the King of Kings/"Jesus"! ☘️⚡🔥🎶💟🙂😉🐑🐑🐑🍁🐢🌊👍🎈✌️

[@RoderickNewport]

💛🖤 Thank you STRYPER for sharing your music and your life with Us! 💛🖤

[@romans323ful]

I agree, brilliant musicianship, writing, arrangements, they have 'IT' ALL, and they're equally gentlemen to a man! Grateful forever to have read an article on them, & saw the EP (The Y&BA) in a little record shop in Pittsfield Massachusetts, I have every one now!

[@UrbexTroll]

I was 19 in 1987 and still wish I could have gone to even one of their concerts back then, so now I wait for STRYPER to show up in the TWIN CITIES, MINNESOTA and I Will Be There Rockin Out with STRYPER and JESUS for my 1st time. Keep the Fire Burning STRYPER, there is so many more souls to bring to GOD.

[@BlueberryMoon70]

Hello from Clearwater!

[@UrbexTroll]

@@BlueberryMoon70 Clearwater is so beautiful. My brother and I Kayaked the Mississippi from Clearwater down to Monticello a few years back.

[@Stoovey24]

I was 16 in 1987 when I saw Stryper. Hurricane opened. I've seen them two more times, with my wife and with my long-term girlfriend prior to that. They just keep getting better!

[@UrbexTroll]

@@Stoovey24 That's awesome. Well, if I don't see them in concert, I will definitely see them in Heaven.😉👍

[@jarvyhermansalazarfaundez5804]

DESDE CHILE, LA VOZ DE MICHAEL ESTA AUN EN BUEN TONO Y LA VOZ DE CABEZA LOGRA LA INTENCION EN LOS ALTOS, LARGA VIDA AL REY, BIEN STRYPER.

[@crisscat2006]

back to the 80's glory days, this is the best i´ve heard since 90's Against the Law

[@bobc798]

Some of their newer stuff is great, but I love their earlier albums the best…..

[@jimmawnai6164]

Stryper always had the great songs. This one is the best.. Michael still hit those awesome notes.... Stryper always the best...

[@kendale5250]

You are still kings! This was a huge tribute to old and new!

[@lisahein6501]

Thank you Stryper for serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in your amazing work! Rock on bros!❤❤❤

[@JohnnyRoXtar]

we love you, even today .... thank you Jesus for STRYPER

[@jakebob5101]

Respect to you guys for including Perry's work with Firehouse and great to see CJ in this.

[@frontiersmusicsrl]

Join Michael Sweet in the live chat as we premiere the official music video for Stryper's "When We Were Kings". You won't want to miss it.

[@j.a.eaglestarsmart1005]

Looking forward to it!

[@Gorbyrev]

What a trip down memory lane and the perfect track to go with it. Profoundly thankful you guys are still making amazing music. Congratulations on the new album and God bless.

[@eriklarson9137]

Looks like someone used ChatGPT and just said, create a tribute video, then uploaded it. Devastatingly bad. :(

[@eathangogo9370]

Time really flies, doesn't it? But I am so blessed to be able to find Stryper and be the part of this journey! Love you all from Japan!😊

[@Agentenaranja1968]

Love this retro history memories! Big hello from Puerto Rico! Together Forever!

[@chrisanderson1449]

The thing I like about Stryper is the older I get, the louder I have to listen to them. 😂 Bloodgood was a great band too. They were a great band that loved Jesus Christ. These bands know their mission fields!

[@mikepratt6481]

Love the "old school" sound of these new songs! Definitely gonna pick up this album!

[@davidbakerscuba]

Fantastic song!! Top tier vocals, killer dual guitars, pounding bass and extraordinary drumming, it’s all there! The nostalgia video is really fun too. Great job gents!!

[@denmandennisricci5691]

Michael Sweet is an endless well of hit songs!!!!

[@michaelsweet8158]

🙏🙏🤯

[@SouthernSkeptic]

It's amazing really.

[@YNWA13LFC]

Amazing job from everyone involved! To think that Stryper are still crushing it in 2024 puts a smile on my face

[@R.C.Sleaze]

I heard through the grapevine that this one may be the best song on the album so I’m super excited to see the video!

[@SouthernSkeptic]

This and Grateful are my faves so far.

[@stephenpetrovich2383]

wow...love these lyrics, I miss the 80s, was a great time for music, glad some of these bands still exist. slowly they are disappearing, but great to know Stryper is still putting out killer tunes. We just lost a member of the 80 metal scene today.

[@michaelbritt3137]

That was awesome! This video gave me chills! I think this song is really relatable, because if we are are honest with ourselves, we all long to go back to the glory days of our youth! When we’re kings and the world was our oyster! Great Job Stryper! I can’t wait to hear the new album in its entirety!

[@gavinholmes7768]

Thanks so much! 🙌 I'm thrilled to hear the video gave you chills-that's exactly the kind of reaction we were aiming for! You're right, there's something powerful about looking back at those glory days and feeling that nostalgia. Can't wait for you to hear the whole album too-more epic moments ahead! 🎸✨

[@dalebaker959]

Awesome! What a memory roller coaster. Would’ve been cool to see some clips or footage from red rocks in Colorado. That was an amazing show.

[@MarkDrumzEntertainment]

Not bad pretty cool to see some old footage of the band. I especially liked the weeping twin harmonies guitars on this song. So far this album sounds killer. I'm definitely going to get it.

[@lauracoman6694]

🤩 Wow, one of the best bands I've ever heard in my life is back, my precious MICHAEL, that voice is incomparable🤩, congratulations guys and much success 💖💖💖💋💋

[@washingtonmoreira18]

One of the Best Stryper's songs that i've heard ❤

[@down_21]

Best band living.

[@carlandrews3037]

They stood the test of time. And 1 of the greatest voices in music. Just unbelievable...

[@ÓlavuríGeil]

Wow ❤❤❤. One of the best Stryper songs in the whole catalogue. Been on repeat for more 2hrs straight.

[@shawng777]

All Glory to GOD! Stryper rocks for JESUS CHRIST!

[@RealDavidMartin]

I rank this song up with the top faves of Stryper. Killer vibe and the video editing/directing did a masterful job of capturing the heart and scene of Stryper. They’re still Kings.

[@truthbtruth8559]

💖 I Love Stryper!! Keep Rockin it 4 God & Jesus!!!! 🤩👍🎶✝️ 🎵😍❣

[@dutycalls8256]

Would love to see a big screen behind the band on the upcoming 40th anniversary tour showing videos like this and more.

[@gavinholmes7768]

Let's do eeet, @michaelSweet !!

[@dillonkillen6044]

You wanna see behind the band? Check out razorfist and his metal mythos on stryper.

[@cinthiagutierrez6177]

They actually do! I just saw them a couple weeks ago and they showed this exact video on the on-stage screens!

[@stephenhaldeman1006]

Sounds incredible, guys! Can’t wait for the album to drop next month! I already preordered mine! We get to see you again next month here in DFW!

[@StevenCole1971]

Anyone else just keeping on replaying this song? Or is it just me? 😊

[@miltonpizarro9611]

Yes

[@HeavyMetal-HardRock]

@@miltonpizarro9611 same!!

[@chrismoody9855]

Yep, & the video.

[@HeavyMetal-HardRock]

@@StylesLee I've played it five times already. You know you did too. Don't lie!

[@TheTonychristensen]

God is good all the time.

[@makikomi]

Except when he kills everything on the planet except for a pair of each species of animal and one chosen family... apparently. (Numerous other examples can also be cited.)

[@derricksanders4548]

and all the time.....

[@derricksanders4548]

@@makikomi maybe you should actually read the bible

[@derricksanders4548]

and all the time...

[@robertoduran8004]

Tremenda banda de hard Rock una tematica musical que siempre la conserva hasta estos tiempos , gran nivel vocal y musical !!Stryper forever !!

[@mwj5150]

That is a hit song. Exactly what I was hoping for! The historic video puts a really nice touch to it. WELL DONE!!!

[@gavinholmes7768]

[@MauricioRomero-cz8bp]

Long live and God bless Stryper!!! ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@fett187]

I love this!Stryper still rocks! Thank you God for Stryper!!!

[@ShredworthyDave]

Song and video are great! Love how these guys keep things interesting and going all kinds of different giving us the fans great content

[@nealparler1980]

Again Great Vid and Testimony of the Awesome Years Of Truth Delivered By Your Music and Lives! Thanks Forever :)

[@marcoardon777]

It’s impressive and amazing how Stryper can create such an out of the world song that takes you from the Genesis of their story all the way to the present 2024. Definitely on my top 5 best stryper songs ever. Greetings from a Venezuelan fan now living in Canada .

[@jessickalush3305]

They're so embarrassing. The fanny pack of music

[@djmoore4987]

@@jessickalush3305 You're embarrassing.

[@jessickalush3305]

@@djmoore4987 you enjoy jack off music that makes me laugh

[@marcoardon777]

@@jessickalush3305 Embarrassing for you but not for me and thousands of thousands around the globe. Their music, message have blessed so many, including me. I respect your opinion and hope you respect mine. Have a blessed day. Greetings from Canada

[@aswartz71]

Wow! Super fun video and great song! Takes me back to the good ole’ days. Sigh. Very well done.

[@leallele1]

Long life to you all. Greetings from Brazil. God bless.

[@Chrissy2230]

Jesus Christ, this rocks. 🤘💛🖤🤘

[@CouchRocker777]

Micha'el . . Stryper are still kings of rock n' roll and metal. This song is awesome and I'm looking forward to the new album

[@TebowTheNextKilmer]

Michael still sounds unbelievable. If there's one thing these guys can do, it's write an earworm. Hooks all over this song. Well done, boys!

[@jackmacalister5776]

Thank you Stryper for releasing this album on my birthday. 🇧🇷 🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛

[@Gorbyrev]

Happy birthday 🎂 Jack!

[@jackmacalister5776]

@@Gorbyrev thx brother!! 👍👍

[@michaelantonyaustin]

I wasn’t there at the very beginning but pretty soon after. Finding their debut album aged 13 in a record store in 1984 was the start of a 40 year relationship that has rarely, if ever let me down… Love you guys! Keep the faith and keep on rockin’ 🤩

[@lonzojones4428]

Great video!! Great song!! My life just flashed before me growing up with this band and seeing and remembering these awesome times!! Im still Rocking with them all these years later.

[@MistValleyGaming]

Thank you, Stryper, for so many great decades of rockin', prayin', believin', and inspirin'.

[@timnash8993]

Stryper are back, back back! This is the best song they've done for years, and plenty of epic songs along the way, so that's saying something! Awesome video! Rock goes on

[@codyb6849]

I have loved you guys for a long time. The 80s era will always be my favorite era of rock and metal music was so beautifully made back then and I love it if you guys have kept your sound after all these years amazing stryper

[@R.C.Sleaze]

Very fitting. A great and successful era in the band’s history. Love the song, love the video. 🤘🤘🏿

[@bobc798]

What a truly amazing song. Transports me back to the mid 80’s Stryper. Bravo…..

[@randyloewecke3571]

This has got to be the coolest Stryper video ever made! Love this song, love this video, love this band, and love the Lord God Almighty!! They are part of that rare 1% who were absolutely amazing in the 80’s, but have gotten better and better with every record release!!

[@gavinholmes7768]

You def made my day, thanks!!! So glad I got to help make the visuals for this awesome song.

[@randyloewecke3571]

@@gavinholmes7768you definitely did a great job. Helped me reminisce back to the 80’s!

[@randyloewecke3571]

@@gavinholmes7768you definitely did a great job! Love the video! Take care!

[@jonahlopez8395]

I’m 22 and I love Stryper. Saw them last year in San Antonio and seeing them again this month ⚡️🙏

[@mudduckmedia6190]

Jesus Christ Rocks and is the rock on which I stand…Thank You Stryper for being a bright light in the darkness

[@SouthernSkeptic]

This video and all the classic pics gave me the feels. 😀

[@-marino2782]

Guitar tone is perfect. The tone on the lead Guitars, crazy. Killer sound

[@ollicat2006]

Oh my gosh - my last 40 years flashed in front of me. Well done!

[@SouthernSkeptic]

Seems like yesterday I was hanging out in the mall with my Jean jacket and Stryper shirt with long hair.

[@cristianpavezborbaran116]

From Chile fan of Stryper since 1984 until today and beyond

[@SilverM1y]

A trip down memory lane, we had it so good back then, and we knew it, we just thought it would last forever ... but everything changes. Even the most beloved Kings of old, all are become but memories in time, The Great Equalizer. In time all things become dust, but while we live the SKY's the limit! Great song, anticipating what's to come!

[@robertalsup6959]

Wow! What a great song, and the video is amazing! Brings back so many memories! Well done, Stryper!!!!

[@dionshare7103]

I've been a fan of these guys since I was a kid. I'm getting ready to turn 52. Stryper is an awesome and very much a blessing of a band. Hope you guys continue as long as possible.

[@brianperry6287]

Absolutely amazing!! Love it!! 🎸✝️

[@BushinRyuCat]

STRYPER IS BAAAACK! Praise JESUS !!!🙏🏼🎸

[@johnbishop2949]

Stryper rocks been a huge fan since 85 🤘🤘

[@lindakrol1877]

Loving the video! The riff, groove, beautifully melodic solo🎸🎶 Michael you sound amazing!! 🙏💛🖤🙌

[@michaelsweet8158]

🙏🫶

[@rolandofebus6663]

Stryper forever

[@chrisstacy6778]

This band only gets better each year. In an industry where things fade with age, they continue to push the envelope higher and farther with each passing day and only get stronger with their amazing talent. God Bless Stryper !

[@straitjacketstudios]

Very cool. Almost sounds like this came off the first album sonically!

[@markboller4313]

This is an unbelievable track. Classic Stryper doing excellent metal music. ❤❤❤

[@ericheidel1959]

Love the video clips of the past- it was an amazing time that's still fresh in my memory after all these years.

[@corycardenas767]

Awesome new album guys! Praise God!!

[@chellel5112]

Great video and song! You guys never disappoint live! Love the vintage footage and pics! Love the lead in this song too! Man did Oz have his own zip code with his hair! Lol

[@metalshe-wolf7811]

Love it! Stryper continues to put out great music!!! 😍👍💛🖤🙏🏻

[@michaelclaffey7021]

I love the song and the video! This brings back so many good memories! Thanks guys! Keep on Rocking!💜

[@jms89-x9d]

In '86, maybe '87 whenever they toured on THWTD album, one of the band members did something super cool for a friend of mine at the Waco, TX show. My friend, Robert, was dying of leukemia. Robert attended the show in a wheelchair. He had recently become a believer in Christ Jesus, living the first few years in his teens running with a rough crowd and was in to bands like Slayer, Venom, Celtic Frost, etc. Soon after he became a believer he really leaned on music from Stryper to fill a spot in his soul for metal music. He wouldnt have missed this show for anything even though he felt as bad as he did. I will never forget towards the end of Stryper's set, somebody wheeled Robert up on stage to be right there with the guys during a song. It was incredible and i felt so proud. Thank you, Stryper. See you one day, Robert, and we can jam To Hell with the Devil once again.

[@lindakrol1877]

Yeah!!!! Love the riff & groove!!!

[@abnerdiaz3341]

Amazing, Stryper Forever 🤗

[@johnjchase6518]

Never lost that strut. 🎉

[@ka-pop2243]

Fantastic! My favorite Stryper song so far from the new album and overall favorite since No More Hell To Pay.

[@Duuudeman]

One of the best videos ever, primarily for classic stryper fans.

[@gavinholmes7768]

You made my day!!! 😃

[@michaelsweet8158]

🙌🙌