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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Has Always Found 'Christian Metal' Tag To Be 'A Little Disturbing'

Michael Sweet, singer, guitarist and primary songwriter of the openly Christian hard rock band STRYPER, says that he doesn't know if there has been a resurgence in the "Christian metal" scene in the last few years. "I'll be honest — I don't really keep tabs on the Christian metal scene," he told Son...

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EXODUS, ANTHRAX, OVERKILL, STRYPER, FOZZY, LACUNA COIL Members React To DAVE MUSTAINE's Cancer Diagnosis

Members of MEGADETH, ANTHRAX, OVERKILL, STRYPER, LACUNA COIL and FOZZY are among the musicians who have wished Dave Mustaine a speedy recovery after he announced that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Mustaine revealed his cancer diagnosis earlier today on social media. He said that he has a...

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FAITHSEDGE Feat. MR. BIG, Ex-STRYPER, Ex-DOKKEN Members: 'Bleed For Passion' Album Due In July

The new lineup of the melodic hard rock group FAITHSEDGE, which features singer/songwriter Giancarlo Floridia, MR. BIG/ACE FREHLEY drummer Matt Starr, ex-STRYPER bassist Timothy Gaines and former DOKKEN guitarist Alex De Rosso, will release its new album, "Bleed For Passion", on July 26 via Scarlet...

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Watch STRYPER Perform Cover Of FIREHOUSE's 'All She Wrote' In New Orleans

Fan-filmed video footage of STRYPER performing a cover version of the FIREHOUSE classic "All She Wrote" on June 5 at House Of Blues in New Orleans, Lousiana can be seen below. STRYPER's current lineup includes former FIREHOUSE bassist Perry Richardson. He joined the band in October 2017 as the repla...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Says ROB HALFORD Is 'Right': 'Phones Should Be Put Away So Everyone Can Enjoy The Show'

STRYPER's Michael Sweet has defended Rob Halford over the JUDAS PRIEST singer's handling of a fan at a recent concert. Halford kicked a cell phone out of a fan's hand during PRIEST's May 25 show in Rosemont, Illinois. The incident happened six songs into PRIEST's set at at the Rosemont Theatre where...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Says His 'Full-Blown Viral Infection' And 'Chest Cough' Will Not Result In Any Show Cancelations

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet says that he is fighting "a full-blown viral infection and a chest cough" but is refusing to cancel any shows on the band's current tour. "2019 History Tour - Greatest Hits & Covers" kicked off earlier this month and is scheduled to run through mid-June. The trek sees...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'We're Still Trying To Make People Think And Shake People Up With What We Do'

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet spoke to New Release Today about the controversy surrounding the title of the band's latest album, "God Damn Evil". Retail giant Walmart refused to carry the LP due to "concerns" over its name — this despite the fact that the group has been providing Christians with a...

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STRYPER To Begin Recording New Album In January

STRYPER vocalist Michael Sweet recently spoke with MA Entertainment Global. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts below (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's current "2019 History Tour - Greatest Hits & Covers" tour: Michael: "We're doing a little different set. W...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Talks Using Pre-Recorded Backing Tracks In Concert: 'It's Okay If It's Done Right'

During a recent interview with MA Entertainment Global, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet admitted that the band uses backing tracks to "enhance" its live performances. "I'm going to be honest — we do use some [backing] tracks on a few songs like 'Yahweh', [where] we have these big vocals to start the...

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MICHAEL SWEET Says VAN HALEN's 'A Different Kind Of Truth' Lacked The 'Fire' Of Band's Early Albums

Michael Sweet spoke to the "Cobras & Fire" podcast about his recent claim that he could help VAN HALEN make another classic album in the vein of the band's earliest efforts. "I was just speaking out of respect — nothing but respect for VAN HALEN coming from me," the STRYPER frontman said (hear audio...

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STRYPER Frontman MICHAEL SWEET To Release 'Ten' Solo Album In September

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet will release his new solo album, "Ten", in September via Rat Pak Records. Guest musicians who appear on the disc include singer Todd La Torre (QUEENSRŸCHE),drummer Will Hunt (EVANESCENCE),bassist John O'Boyle, and guitarists Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, NIGHT RANGER),...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Completes Recording Vocals For 'Ten' Solo Album

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has finished recording vocals for his new solo album, "Ten". The disc, which will be mixed starting next week, is due later in the year via Rat Pak Records. In a social media post earlier today, Sweet stated about the follow-up to 2016's "One Sided War": "It's an amaz...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'I'm Committed To Christ'

Michael Sweet, singer, guitarist and primary songwriter of the openly Christian hard rock band STRYPER, says that he is tired of "being judged" by people who question his commitment to God. Even though STRYPER's third album, 1986's "To Hell With The Devil", made him and his bandmates the first conte...

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STRYPER Announces 'History' 2019 U.S. Tour

STRYPER will return to the road in May for the 2019 "History Tour - Greatest Hits & Covers That Influenced Our Generation". The trek comes on the heels of the band's yearlong "God Damn Evil" world tour, which concluded in Japan in February. "The music of our generation was and is timeless," says ST...

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TRACII GUNS And MICHAEL SWEET Join Forces In New 'Metal' Project SUNBOMB

L.A. GUNS' Tracii Guns and STRYPER's Michael Sweet are collaborating on a new metal project called SUNBOMB. The band, which apparently also features L.A. GUNS drummer Shane Fitzgibbon, is currently recording its debut album for a tentative late 2019 release via Frontiers Music Srl. Tracii broke the...