STRYPER: 25th-Anniversary Book In The Works

Reactivated Christian hard rockers STRYPER have issued the following update:

"How would you like to be part of a STRYPER book that will surely become a highly sought-after collectible? A limited-edition authorized STRYPER 25th anniversary coffee-table book is in the works that will feature never-before-published pictures, reflections from the band, and rare collectibles from all over the world! Do you have a STRYPER tattoo? Is your vehicle Stryperized? Have pictures of when you met the band or saw them perform? Send them in and they just might make the book! STRYPER is one of the most visually eye-catching bands from the '80s, with a loyal, diehard fan base that's just as intense! This project is for YOU, so start sending those pictures in!

"Submissions can be sent to [email protected].

"All submissions become property of STRYPER. You will not be financially compensated now or anytime in the future for your submission. But you will, however, get to be part of a great STRYPER collectible! If your photo(s) is used, your name will be listed in the credits. By submitting your material, you agree that you own the rights to the said material. If you do submit pictures that are copyrighted (someone else's pictures),your submission is an agreement by you to reimburse for all damages and expenses (including attorney's fees) that may incur from claims based on their use. Your submission does not guarantee your pictures will make the book, as we reserve the right not to use any submitted material. We will not be able to notify you if your photos are used or not.

"Please read the following guidelines before submitting:

* You must be at least 18 years old.
* No Web URL or attempts to promote something in the photos.
* Photos must be at least 300 dpi, 1024x768 in size and in JPEG format.
* No webcam or phone pictures (the quality isn't good).
* Again, PLEASE do not submit any copyrighted photos."

STRYPER's cover of BOSTON's "Peace of Mind" will reportedly be the first single from the band's new album, due out this summer. BOSTON guitarist Tom Scholz makes a guest appearance on the song.

In a recent interview with Metal-Rules.com, STRYPER singer Michael Sweet stated about the upcoming CD, "The new album will be much more into a melodic direction. There will be lots of melodies, guitar solos, stacked vocal harmonies and high screams it does sound a lot like the stuff what we used to do in the past. I'm sure that old fans will be pleased when they hear it."

STRYPER's most recent CD, "Reborn", is available on Big3 Records. "Reborn" marked STRYPER's first complete studio release of original material in over a decade, since 1990's "Against the Law", and features 10 original tracks as well a new version of the previously released track "In God We Trust". The album was recorded in Massachussetts at Blue Jay Studio, Mixed Emotions, and singer Michael Sweet's home studio.

STRYPER live in Barcelona, Spain 2007 (courtesy of "cruehead699"):