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STRYPER: New Album Title Revealed
Christian hard rockers STRYPER have set "No More Hell To Pay" as the title of their new studio album, due this fall via Frontiers Records. Regarding the musical direction of STRYPER's new material, the band's guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet told Screamer Magazine: "The song 'God', which is on 'The...May 8, 2013
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STRYPER Working On 'Heaviest Record' So Far
Christian hard rockers STRYPER recently entered the studio to begin recording their next studio album, tentatively due before the end of the year via Frontiers Records. Regarding the musical direction of STRYPER's new material, the band's guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet tells Screamer Magazine: "Th...May 6, 2013
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MICHAEL SWEET To Record Album With GEORGE LYNCH, JAMES LOMENZO, BRIAN TICHY
Guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER has signed a deal to make a record early next year with legendary guitarist George Lynch (T&N, DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and Brian Tichy (S.U.N., WHITESNAKE). He writes...May 2, 2013
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STRYPER Frontman Interviewed On 'The Metal Factory' (Audio)
Scotty The Rooster of "The Metal Factory" radio show on Insane Realm Radio recently conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER. You can now listen to the chat using the Mixcloud player below. STRYPER is recording a cover version of "Jesus Is Just A...April 26, 2013
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STRYPER Recording Cover Version Of 'Jesus Is Just Alright' For Next Album
Christian hard rockers STRYPER are recording a cover version of "Jesus Is Just Alright", a gospel song written by Arthur Reid Reynolds, for their next studio album, tentatively due before the end of the year via Frontiers Records. The band's frontman, Michael Sweet, says, "It rivals our cover of EAR...April 24, 2013
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STRYPER Frontman On Re-Recording Classic Songs: 'We Have, In Many Ways, Outdone The Originals'
TheFrontRowReport.com 's Reggie Edwards recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On re-recording the band's classic songs for "Second Coming": Sweet: "It's always a little on the apprehen...April 12, 2013
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STRYPER: 'Second Coming' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Second Coming", a collection of re-recorded versions of classic songs from Christian rockers STRYPER, sold around 4,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 117 on The Billboard 200 chart. Produced by frontman Michael Sweet, the CD contains a total of 16...April 5, 2013
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STRYPER: New Audio Interview With MICHAEL SWEET
Joey Irsik of In The Now Magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. STRYPER will enter the studio on April 2 to begin recording their next all-new original album for a late 201...April 2, 2013
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DIO DISCIPLES Rocks 'Monsters Of Rock' Cruise, Raises Money For Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund
Due to "unforeseen circumstances," singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) was unable to join his bandmates in DIO DISCIPLES on the Monsters Of Rock cruise, which embarked on its second voyage March 16 and returned four days later. Filling in for Owens in DIO DISCIPLES...March 28, 2013
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STRYPER Frontman Interviewed On 'Iron City Rocks' Podcast (Audio)
The latest installment of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) features an interview with guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER. The podcast is now available for streaming using the audio player below. STRYPER will enter the studio on April 2 to begin recording their next...March 26, 2013
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STRYPER, Ex-TNT Singers Join Forces For 'Monsters Of Rock Cruise' Performance (Video)
Tony Harnell (TNT, STARBREAKER, WESTWORLD) and Michael Sweet (STRYPER, BOSTON) joined forces for a special performance at the Monsters Of Rock Cruise, which embarked on its second voyage from March 16 to March 20. Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this cruise visited the private island of Coc...March 22, 2013
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STRYPER Frontman Doesn't Think 'Christian Rock' Is In A Better Place Than It Was 30 Years Ago
Patrick Prince of Powerline recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Powerline: Do you think Christian rock is in a better place than it was 30 years ago? Sweet: No. No, I don't. I always...March 20, 2013
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STRYPER Frontman Talks Touring With T&N, Upcoming Autobiography
Sleaze Roxx recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sleaze Roxx: A few weeks back, the news leaked on the Internet prematurely that you'd be touring with Jeff Pilson and George Lynch's n...March 13, 2013
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Heavy Metal And Hard Rock Musicians React To RANDY BLYTHE Verdict
A number of hard rock and heavy metal musicians have taken to Twitter in response to the news that LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was found not guilty of manslaughter earlier today (Tuesday, March 5) by a panel of Czech judges in the concert death of one of the metal band's fans. Blythe was ...March 5, 2013
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STRYPER Frontman Says Next Studio Album Will Be 'Really, Really Great'
Christian rockers STRYPER will enter the studio on April 2 to begin recording their next all-new original album for a late 2013 release. The band's frontman, Michael Sweet, states: "I've been writing and arranging the past week for the new, all-original full-length STRYPER record, to commence next w...February 28, 2013
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