New Stryper Album

[CamEdwards]

And there was much rejoicing... from some guy, somewhere.

The multi-platinum and Billboard charting rock band Stryper is back and set to release Reborn via Big3 Records on August 16, 2005. Reborn marks the band's first complete studio release of original material in over a decade, since 1990's Against The Law, and features 10 original tracks marked by Stryper's trademark blend of melodic vocals, heavy guitar licks and pounding drums, as well a new version of the previously released track "In God We Trust." After writing and recording some songs in April 2004, Michael Sweet approached the band about reuniting and recording the material as a Stryper record. The album was re-recorded in Massachussetts at Blue Jay Studio, Mixed Emotions, and Sweet's home studio. The title track "Reborn" is provocatively dark with catchy lyrics and raw guitar riffs, and will impact radio on June 7th.

Said Stryper frontman Michael Sweet of the new record, "Our fans have said they would like to hear Stryper with more edge, but I didn't want to do something so heavy that it would limit us. We were able to deliver the edge yet still keep the melody and catchy guitar riffs." As for the title Reborn, Sweet remarks, "I wrote the song "Reborn" before we decided to reunite as a band, and once we came together it was natural to make this notion the essence of the album as we feel we are being reborn. We truly feel like a new band."

The release of Reborn begins a remarkable new chapter in Stryper's career. With 8 albums released and more than 8 million albums sold worldwide, the band has been a pioneering force in the Christian metal music scene, and one of the most exciting forces in American rock music. Reborn encapsulates the band's signature sound, yet includes a modern twist that will not only speak to Stryper's loyal fan base worldwide, but also to hard rock fans everywhere. On this album particularly, Michael Sweet and the band have pushed the envelope while still understanding the delicate balance between heaviness and melody. Reborn was written, produced and arranged by Michael Sweet (with additional production by Kenny Lewis).

Original Stryper members Michael Sweet (lead vocals, guitar), Oz Fox (lead guitar), Robert Sweet (drums) are pleased to announce the addition of Tracy Ferrie (bass) to the band. Stryper will embark on a North American tour in support of the record this fall. Prior to the album release, the band will perform at Spain's big music festival Recinto Ferial Huerto de la Rueda on June 18th, and coming off a smashing live show in Puerto Rico in late 2004, they will grace fans with a return visit on August 20th, just days after the album is released on August 16th. Stryper will be showcasing material from Reborn, as well as performing hits from their incredibly successful run of recordings in the 80s and early 90s. Big3 Records will also release a Stryper DVD, packed with live footage and special features, by the end of the year. The DVD is history in the making. Not only is it the first Stryper DVD to be released but it is also the first ever live music filmed in Puerto Rico.

[JeeberD]

Are you shitting me?

My best friend back in elementary was a HUGE Stryper fan. Had posters of them all over his walls. Me and my family tried hard to corrupt him and make him listen to real rock music. Don't know where we failed, though. He's a country singer now...

[JonInMiddleGA]

Cool, I wasn't a huge fan of theirs, but liked some of their work fairly well.

[Ksyrup]

They've been back together for a while now. In fact, they tried to get King's X to tour with them last summer, but King's X said no thanks.

Given what Oz Fox looks like now, I hope to God they don't trot out the spandex bumblebee outfits anymore...

[Kodos]

You KNOW the names of band members?

Calling ONNNN you...

[FrogMan]

woah, out of nowhere. I was a good fan of theirs, brings back some memories, walk-man in the bus and alll

FM

[Draft Dodger]

one of a handful of hair bands that even I can't listen too...

[CamEdwards]

Originally Posted by Kodos

You KNOW the names of band members?

Calling ONNNN you...

I was going to ask if Tim Gaines wasn't invited to join them because he's turned into a heathen... but I didn't want to seem like a fanboy.

[DeToxRox]

Stryper .. Christian hair metal.

God in Excess.

[Ksyrup]

Originally Posted by Kodos

You KNOW the names of band members?

Calling ONNNN you...

I know the names because I used to listen to them, plus I read blabbermouth every day, and they usually carry news about any hard rock/metal band.

What, you don't attend the Stryper Convention?


http://www.planetrapture.com/stryperexpo/

[Karlifornia]

I figured all of the band members would have been reduced to taking jobs as "Candy Strypers" by now

[HomerJSimpson]

Hi, I'm Homer, and I've attended a Stryper concert.

[Bonegavel]

Jeebus! Was a huge Stryper fan in my day. Thankfully a lot of their shit was generic and I didn't feel too much like a jeebus-twit.

If they would have done a replaceAll('jesus','chicks')* they would have been right up there with the best of the 80s, IMHO.


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[Bonegavel]

Oh, and I had the album that was White Vinyl.

[Ksyrup]

Originally Posted by HomerJSimpson

Hi, I'm Homer, and I've attended a Stryper concert.

Me too. Hurricane (remember Kelly Hanson? He's still floating around as lead singer for hire) opened for them.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Huh. A friend of mine's brother went to a Stryper show and caught one of the used drumsticks the drummer tossed out to the crowd. That's all I got on this.

[Buccaneer]

Just like with King's X, the best stuff was still in the early 90s. Those were great, great days.

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Just like with King's X, the best stuff was still in the early 90s. Those were great, great days.

searching for Stryper???????????

[sabotai]

I can't help but think of this song whenever I hear anything about Stryper...


Do you still go to raves?,
Do you think that Christ saves?,
Do you spend your days in a Purple Haze?,
Do you contemplate what a grape nut is?,
Or could you live drinkin' your own whiz?,
Are you hooked on a feeling are you hooked on gin-n-tonics?,
Are you hooked on fistin are you hooked on phonics?,
Did you ever have sex with a box of Kleenex?,
Did you like the movie Malcolm X?,
Or do you own a record by Stryper?,
Do you have a mongoloid cousin wearin' diapers?,
Were you born and raised in New Jersey?,
Did you like the taste of Crystal Pepsi?,
Are you deaf?,
Well if you are you can't hear me,
But what's the use of living if your ear's be?,
Broken even if I spoke clearly,
You're still not able to hear me,
Cause life is a game that no one wins,
But you deserve a headstart the way your life's goin',
So throw in the towel cause your life ain't shit,
No take that towel and hang yourself with it,
Life's short and hard like a body-building elf,
So save the planet and kill yourself,
If you're feeling down-and-out with what your life's all about,
Lift your head up and blow your brains out,
Lift your head up high and blow your brains out,
Lift your head up high and blow your brains out,
Lift your head up high and blow your brains out.

[Ksyrup]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Just like with King's X, the best stuff was still in the early 90s. Those were great, great days.

While I can't disagree with the comment about King's X (although Ogre Tones is excellent and I think Bulbous from a few years ago is underrated), this particular remark in the context of this thread makes me want to puke. Not to mention the fact that by "the early 90's," Stryper's main claim to fame was a cover of EW&F's Shining Star on an album called "Against the Law." They were most definitely an 80s band.