Stryper

BIO

Stryper formed in Orange County, California in 1983 as Roxx Regime.

Currently signed to Frontiers Records, Styper is considered a pioneer in Christian metal.

Stryper Members:

• - Michael Sweet - lead singer/guitar
• - Robert Sweet - drummer
• - Oz Fox - lead guitar
• - Tim Gaines - bass

Memorable Moments:

• - Stryper stands for Salvation Through Redemption, Yielding, Peace, Encouragement and Righteouness. The Scripture reference for the band is Isaiah 53:5.


• - Michael Sweet used to throw bibles to the crowd from the stage.


• - Stryper was the first Christian band to get airplay on MTV and was the first band to have two songs in MTV's Top 10 simultaneously.


• - The band retired in 1992 but reunited full time in 2003.

Discography:

• - No More Hell To Pay, November 5, 2013
• - The Covering, 2011
• - Murder By Pride, 2009
• - The Roxx Regime Demos, 2007
• - Reborn, 2005
• - 7 Weeks: Live in America, 2003
• - 7: The Best of Stryper, 2003
• - Can't Stop The Rock, 1991
• - Against The Law, 1990
• - In God We Trust, 1988 (Certified RIAA Gold in 1988)
• - To Hell With The Devil, 1986 (Certified RIAA Platinum in 1988, nomiated for a Grammy)
• - The Yellow And Black Attack, 1986
• - Soldiers Under Command, 1985 (Certified RIAA Gold in 1988)
• - The Yellow And Black Attack (EP), 1984

Dove Awards:

• - 1989 - Hard Music Album of the Year - In God We Trust
• - 1989 - Hard Music Recorded Song of the Year - "In God We Trust"

Essential

• - No More Hell to Pay Review
• - 2013 Interview with Michael Sweet