I was a thrash metal fan in the 80s and I hated stryper and all Christian metal. In 2014 I got saved. Stryper is my favourite band and I love Christian metal.
Dude. You should check out Impellitteri! Albums "venom" and "wicked maiden" shred hard and are very melodic and articulate with awesome vocals. Their lyrics are Christian. Apparently they aren't a full "Christian" band although the awesome guitarist (Chris impellitteri) and singer (Rob Rock) are for sure. The other members are Jewish I believe. Trust me dude you won't be disappointed. Imagine the Pain Killer Priest album in regards to explosive guitarwork, coupled with Jag Panzer's Mechanised Warfare album. Except it edifies our LORD. It's totally killer.
@Enjoy the Ride I disagree with that. So much of their music explicitly reflects a Christian world view. Outside of 'Against the Law' and 'The Covering', I can't think of a Stryper album where the majority of the songs weren't clearly and overtly expressing a Christian world view. And in the case of 'The Covering,' the final track,, the beautiful and haunting ''God" was like a confessional prayer to the Creator, as clearly Christian as any rock song ever was.
What is cool about Stryper is that their music is great metal, and you don't have to be Christian to enjoy how well they perform it. If you are Christian, you will enjoy it that much more for what it's about, and may be inspired and encouraged. If you aren't Christian, it gives you something to think about. Bottom line, these guys play classic metal as well as anyone, and they rock!
Well there was some stuff back during against the law days he covers it in his book. I have a whole new respect for Michael sweet after reading his book. Very raw and honest
Don't worry about Stryper being a Christian band or not! Worry about yourselves and be grateful that there is good music still being made. Rock on! God bless.
As a pastor and a guitarist I find a lot of these comments saddening. As a Christian we are to show love not harshness. As for those who question the legitimacy of Christian metal, as a musician there is room for all at the stage. I personally love heavy metal and while I mainly listen to christian metal I can still appreciate the music other very talented musicians.
Stryper for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! They did more than just open the door for wholesome "Christian" Rock. They came, they said "there is no door", and there was none! 💪❤️
@@666dynomax I don't know about Halford but Bruce D. has a liscence to fly a 747 jet. I wasn't there but I know someone who was , that said Dickinson trashed the people in front of him for smoking pot...... Don't tell that B. D. dosen't live clean. He has to pass drug tests for that liscence.
Micheal's vocals are so flawless! The guitar playing is irresistible and the messages in their songs are better than anything secular music could whip up. 👌
It takes courage like Daniel in the lions den to stick to your faith and not let the lions roar knock you with fear. Stryper has that Daniel faith; they inspire me to move forward when my lions roar.
Lyrics: I am taking it a day at a time And I don't care what the doubting voices say I am lifting up The name that will shine And The light of heavens brighter every day Oh I know that it's rough, Though I know there is pain Even so when it's tough, I will not be ashamed If the dawn reveals the end of days I'll follow you till there's No More Hell To Pay You have given me a gift I won't deny And You're offering a better world to come The sorrow of tomorrows left so far behind With the joy of what this life will soon become If I'm deep in the storm, If I'm caught in the rain From the time I was born, It's you that always remained If the sun has fallen from the sky And the stars that shine begin to hide When the night has stolen every day I'll follow you till there's No More Hell To Pay If the sun has fallen from the sky And the stars that shine begin to hide When the night has stolen every day I'll follow you till there's No More Hell To Pay
it certainly is because most bands die off from drug overdose drink themselves to death this band is different they follow the one true Lord and savior of our existence the Creator
I am a Christian and I love rock music. Stryper is so talented I love their music, but I will admit I usually listen to songs that make me want to put my head through a wall like ACDC.
Me Too!!! When The Yellow and Black Attack came out in the 80's, I got it to laugh at. Within a month, I gave my life to Jesus! God played the trick on me and I'm grateful for it.
These guys are a great band. That's the bottom line, and they sing about their God. He's also my God, my Savior & Lord. They have made a true, lasting impression, in many, many lives, planted literally millions of seeds, and they have emerged almost 30 years after the MTv glory days, humble servants, unhindered by opinions, doing what they were called to do. I admire these guys, through so much controversy, being in a place no other band has been, or ever will be, they persevered, giving all the glory, honer, & praise to Jesus. The lyrics, to this song, the passion with which they perform it, tell me everything I need to know about Stryper.
Alan Payton Thank you sir, I really just thought about the 'time-line' from the opening notes of 'The Yellow & Black Attack', til' "now", and stated it. Very few artists have the talents these gentlemen have, and on top of it, they work extremely hard. 'Rock Stars' tend to live in very 'destructive' ways, and the music suffers. Stryper, (and there are others), REALLY live what they sing about, and it shows. This is easily their very best recording to date. It is hard to believe, but they did it! I for one am pumped that they did! Peace
Nicely put. I can't imagine our sweet lord creating something as magnificent as heavy metal and making it turn out to be inherently bad. Matter of fact, my friend Matt Smith from Theocracy is living proof that Christian metal is real and does kick serious ass, all while glorifying Jesus.
jestersyx Your' friend, and his band, are incredible! Thanks for introducing me to another great band. WOW! How cool would it be to see Stryper/ Theocracy tour together!
Jim Loeffert Glad it struck a chord with you... ;-) Seriously tho, Matt sent me a copy of his 3 song demo EP a long time ago, and I was immediately hooked. Since then, he's cranked out 3 more discs, each of which saw the recording quality improve, and the songs have actually gotten heavier in many instances. Check out 'Nailed', and 'Laying the Demon to Rest'. If counterpoint vocals are your thing, check out 'Bethlehem' and 'I am'. Enjoy!
There are still some that won't believe that Stryper formed as a SoCal Christian Rock band. My children can recall seeing them with me in Santa Monica, CA, USA, in the 1980s, and they still hold on to the album. One of many memorable Christian rock bands that gave solid performances during a 'rocky' and wild music era as far as cultural and religious differences. Thank you, Stryper! In God We Trust...always have.
That was during Michael's solo career. Oz & Robert were also working with other bands. Sin Dizzy etc. Hardly left music and disappeared. I guess that was my point.
TheZethaa If you take bands that took breaks (like Stryper) you have a bunch just on the top of my head Accept, Udo, Raven, Anthrax, ACDC, Motorhead, UFO, BloodGood, Death Angel, Testament, Krokus, Leviticus, Saint, Mass, Mortification, Loudness, Living Sacrifice, Tourniquet, Hammerfall, Heathen, Impellitteri, ZZ Top, Tesla, Voivod. I think even Barren Cross and Whitecross are playing this days. If you just take bands of that hairmetal generation a bunch of those bands still on the road somewhere. My boss is a huge Tesla fan he got a showtshirt not too long ago
I love how Stryper just gets better and better. Staying true to the message and creating some great hooks. I truly believe they are getting better with age. Makes me want to sing.
Christian metal is as strong as it has ever been! Of course metal now, sounds much different. Bands like For Today, Devil Wears Prada, August Burns Red, Impending Doom, Oh, Sleeper, Texas in July, and I, The Breather are carrying the torch for Christian metal.
Michael Sweet still has amazing vocal range. Been watching some of his more recent live performances and he still can belt out those high notes. Always loved his voice.
Have to give Stryper a lot of props; the gentlemen look great, they sound great, they are keeping close to the Holy Spirit, and are showing a dedication to their faith. Still hanging in there...very cool!
30 years later and they are kicking ass! their other song Sympathy is great too. Let's see any of YOU commenting, put out your OWN song that sounds this good (guitars vocals) and then you can talk. It is amazing that 50 year old guys can still rock like they are in their 20's. Props to Stryper! And, they spread a good message while they are slamming the riffs down your throat.
I was reading this and thought, what a Great Comment, then I realized I Wrote it! LOL Haven't been on here in awhile....................... Man did Stryper ever make a BAD song? Sure, some aren't as good as others, but they sure do crank out Melodic Metal Riffage Hits one after the next.................. Man Sweet can Sure Sing! He sounds Sweet!
TexasAxeSlinger Yes but there is nothing new,sound etc same tempo,gimmick etcAre we gonna go back through the 80' again??? Even if a 13 years old who hasn't got a clue about what to listen like good hard rock music and clic over this videoclip,it won't take long before he start digging and finds out the almighy Van Halen,Whitesnake,Dokken,Mr Big etc etc and ask himself "Are they trying to fool us?" They got no futur,full stop... Hello from France :)
nicolas sosolic I totally understand what you are saying, and you have a point. But when your 50 years old, you don't care about fooling people anymore. It is still hard to come up with a good song, catchy melody, and good guitar work, even if there is a "Formula" to it. I like the Formula, and unlike other aging rockers, Sweet can still actually Sing Extremely well! I also was impressed with his solo record he did with George Lynch, and he is actually a nice, cool, level headed guy. I Love Stryper, but am not really a super fan or anything. I only own 1 CD of theirs. However, when I listen to their music, I really like what I hear and the OLD stuff, to ME, still holds up today. He did go outside the box on his solo record as I said, check some of that stuff out too. I am NOT just a metal head. I have a diverse musical pallet. I can listen to Ambrosia one second, and then Loudness, or Jim Croce, the next.... I appreciate the comment
George Lynch's one of the kind,i mean he's ip there with EVH,Yngwie if you know what i mean...Dokken was my favorite band who came around from the east coast back in the days because of him! The other,Autograph,Ratt etc were ok but nothing outstanding.I still listen to some of them but i have to say that sometimes when i put Tom Waits on or some Flamenco music i'm telling myself "God,all that rock'n'roll circus was a lot of bollocks lol" Texas?Same for the shredding thing,Steve Vai and company do seem pathetic when someone like Billy Gibbons comes in an kill the lot of them only with 3 notes,you know what i mean... .Hi from France :)
@@jeffnorman6489 if you look at the page views this video is the biggest ever for Stryper and some of their videos have been on here for 15ish years. Also among Christian rock band songs this is the overall leader in popularity on TH-cam. This song. I really like the video too. Good to see Oz in top form on the guitar, and Micheal controlling his voice better not drowning out all of the other members with his opera style singing LOL
Lost in the 80's still alive today soul was saved when I was 12 and now im 48 God is good. If he can do it for me he can do it for you!! Thanks guys for you example and the Familiar place!! God changed my Life!! If you stumbled across this there is a reason!!! Because God Loves You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm not a Christian, but I do like Christian Music, as a musician, I like variety and heavy songs. This group shall appear in my city, here in Brazil, and some friends will play with them. I'm there, man, good music and good vibes!
As a musician, and what I would call a former religious person, as I have found that it can drain you of life's blood, I still have respect for those that carry it on, and make it a way of life. As for this band? I like them, they sing and play very well, and they bring forth a sense of positive that is much needed in today's world. Be respectful of what others believe in, there is no need for cat-calling and negativity. If God and Christianity are your solace, and it brings you to a better place in your personal life, then so be it. No one can or should try to take that from you.
Stryper was a VERY underrated band. So glad they r back and haven't changed their sound. I know haters are gonna hate on them , but they have had to put up with that shit since they started. ...and not just from the metal community, but from the christian side as well. I was a "closet" Stryper fan, myself , but have grown up and as an adult don' t care what others think. Just ENJOY the music and don't try to LABEL it. Be it pop- metal, Christian rock, or whatever... Music is music ...
I really like this a lot. I remember when Stryper played Backstage Club in Houston Texas in 91. I would have gone to the show, but I was too strung out on cocaine at the time. My roommate went and said it was absolutely incredible. Said they had that heavy metal crowd chanting "JESUS!" Said the band threw little Bibles to the crowd... sigh... I should have been there.
Golden age of Houston Metal. I've ran lights there in the past at Backstage. Local AM 1070. ( if it's to loud you're to old!) for The Dirty Cowboys. Rock on Brother cheers 🍻
Yes! Rocking for the Rock who is Jesus Christ! Been following you brothers in Christ for many years. Praise God! Bringing it present day its like you all are really knocking these songs out of the park. Vocals, harmonies, sound! Fueled by the Holy Spirit. That's what happens when God's hand is on a group or person. Hallelujah!
I could be having a horrible day and then turn stryper on and my whole day is lifted. You all are very anointed thank you 🙏 for staying strong all these years. 1 love
Holy Jesus, those are some blistering vocals. I bet his vocal chords had hell to pay after he finished laying down the vocal tracks for this. This song became my current number 1 in only 2 listens.
Terry if you look in here in TH-cam you can find a video of them on a Cruise Ship and his voice is very close to where it was back then in the 80's in fact many videos were done in 1988 for the group, a friend who was becoming a Christian turned me onto them then and I was blown away by their skill as a band but also many claim the songs words really don't have much power of the word of GOD in Spirit?? You;re not really listening to their words especially the song "Soldiers under Command" There is definitely a message in this song... Hearing and Listening are to different things... Amen... Keep enjoying their songs Terry
OUTSTANDING! *My only criticism...* The lyrics *_should be..._* "I'll follow you *_'cause_* there's no more hell to pay" ...instead of saying... "I'll follow you *_till_* there's no more hell to pay" ...because Jesus *paid our sin debt in full!* Therefore, there *_already is_* no more hell to pay!
Lyrics: 2. No More Hell To Pay I am taking it a day at a time and I don't care what the doubting voices say I am lifting up the Name that will shine and the light of heaven's brighter everyday [PRE-CHORUS 1] Oh, I know that it's rough though I know there is pain Even so when it's tough I will not be ashamed! [CHORUS 1] If the dawn reveals the end of days I'll follow You till there's no more hell to pay! You have given me a gift I won't deny and You're offering a better world to come The sorrow of tomorrows left so far behind with the joy of what this life will soon become [PRE-CHORUS 2] If I'm deep in the storm, if I'm caught in the rain From the time I was born it's You that always remained! [CHORUS 2] If the sun has fallen from the sky and the stars that shine begin to hide When the night has stolen everyday I'll follow You till there's no more hell to pay! [CHORUS 2] If the sun has fallen from the sky and the stars that shine begin to hide When the night has stolen everyday I'll follow You till there's no more hell to pay!
I wish I could say I'm a pastor but I have brothers standing at the gates of hell calling us back to Christ. I'm sorry to confess how far I've strayed but I'm confident in my defense that my friends are leading us to repentance in a language you have not known. Please join our cause. Pray
No other Christian band has the guts to even attempt what these these guys have done! Regardless of their message they have earned respect of secular musicians and not many Christian bands can say that. Michael and the rest of the guys keep doing what you do, you do it so damn well!
Lets not label STRYPER as a Christian Heavy Metal Band. Look beyond what the Industry and people have labeled them as. They have killer Music more than most bands that have been around this long. Hit after Hit and great albums over and over consistently and also their message so let it be and let them keep being a light in this dark world. Rock n Roll!
they are who they are, always stayed true to themselves and the music. In my opinion, it's what makes great bands survive an ever-changing society ......regardless of what's popular or trendy...I dig it!
Thank you guys for viewing and for carrying the Stryper torch for 30 years (well, maybe some of you are seeing us for the first time). These are exciting times and there's much more to come! If you like this track, check out the rest at ITunes and or Amazon and any other outlet if you prefer. We're doing a few one off shows this year and early next year and then - lots of touring throughout 2014!! Stay tuned and keep spreading the word....... Michael
Thanks for continuing to record great music, Michael. You can see from the comments that you have a legacy of impacting people over many decades. Yet, it isn't you that is the difference maker. It is you reflecting what God has gifted you with onto everyone around you.
Michael Swett que voz y que forma de tocar esa guitarra 🎸 excelente stripper el mejor grupo de hoy ayer y siempre sus canciones son con sentido y amor 💗 ✔️
Every morning before I go to work i totally blast the stryper version of nothing but the blood of jesus and the Bill Menchen song God is love . Then lately I find myself singing no more hell to pay throughout my day. Stryper is so good!
Does it really matter the age of the Earth? We live in the hear and now. Thank God for the past, present and future!!! Stryper are rock'n roll disciples!!!!
This is a seriously kick ass song. I'm not a religious type, but the lyrics are spot on, and the song has HUGE hooks. And, Michael Sweet can still sing a razor's edge, even after decades. Great, great song...
don't it just blow your mind how Sweet can hit the high notes...still!?!?!? And the mix is incredible. Sounds something like what Mutt Lange would produce out of the studio. (serious complement) Incredible effort !
Ferroorref Funny; I was thinking the exact same thing. Whoever produced & mixed this song is a pro; the guitar lines echo each other, and Michael Sweet's double-tracked vocals are perfectly locked in synch. Such a great tune...
I appreciate what you guys are doing: Taking the Gospel message to places where it doesn't normally go, but where it is most needed. Reminds me of Matthew 9:10.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MICHAEL SWEET'S GUITAR PLAYING. AND HE ISN'T A BAD SINGER EITHER. HE CAN STILL GET WAAAY UP THERE!! His solos on guitar inspire me CONSTANTLY. He's literally ALL over the fretboard. I call him the Eddie Van Halen of Christian rock. Your NOT a fan if you don't respect his guitar playing. He's ALWAYS looking for the BEST tone. Respect him at least for STRIVING to sound the absolute very best. His persistence of tone euphoria makes him a guitar genius in my opinion.
I got born again in 1987.I was total metal at the time. Judas Priest and Dio were my favorites. I didnt know what I was going to do without my rock. One day I heard "Soldiers Under Command" by Stryper and it set me on fire. Killer guitar work with Godly lyrics. I didn't listen to any secular music for 10 years. Only Christian Rock and P&W. There wasnt much Christian Rock to pick from back then either. God released me from that rule one day however, but Im cautious as to what I let go in these ears. I always loved AC DC but I will not play Highway to Hell or Hells Bells. I do enjoy some classics at times. Many songs have terrible messages...country to. A little bible study makes it clear about the importance of words...what you say, or hear. Thank God He's a God of Grace.
It's a really good tune.. speaking Dokken-esque.. Michael Sweet the lead singer and guitarist has done music with George Lynch recently check out "Sweet & Lynch"...
these guys have rocked with all the big boys and now heavier people bash them even more but the words i hear are good , not bad , and the message seems good ,. lyrics good , who on this earth is perfect ? no one , and neither are these guys but there a solid band and i dont care about the drama thesecguys are still making great music again
Saw these men in Sacramento CA and a couple other places. Their spirits are good; I'm sure. They blessed me then and they have blessed me now, all these years later in Florida. Thank you God for your grace. Please keep to your calling. Not only are you very talented, you are reaching people that need to hear your message.
Just for the record I am an atheist but show nothing but love for people who want a relationship with their God. If they need that to live a good and productive life I have no problem with them. Stryper are a great band.Superb vocalist,great musicians.The only hang up I have is Christians who find out you are an atheist and show no tolerance for your freedom of choice. I live a good and productive life because I am a GENUINE man and it's the RIGHT way to live not because I get some reward. I am also a staunch Ozzy and Sabbath fan. They are misunderstood and taken out of context by conservative religious leaders. They are actually pro God if you read into the lyrics.
they also are musicians as well as christians, if you saw the album 'the covering' they did heaven and hell by sabbath, they are an all around great band.
+Hrh Fish I've learned the opposite. Atheists fear God so much that the thought of someone praying causes them to flip out. If you don't believe in God then why not just laugh when people pray? Quit making yourself a victim like the rest of the "downtrodden" liberals do.
@@tonyd1527 You don't have to be a fan of Micheal Sweet to appreciate Stryper's music. Most people I know listen to Stryper for Oz's guitar playing. In fact there was a time when Micheal wasn't even in the band and Oz sang and played guitar and they were still good. Micheal has talent, but I was friends with Kyle and he is a jerk.
@@benireges Cheated on Kyle, plus heavy Ritalin use idk not exactly Jesus like. In the 90's they were indulging in everything just like all the other bands, only the other bands weren't claiming they were Christian. Even their former bass player was a full blown crack addict at one point so don't talk to me about Stryper's fruits. They are just a bunch of hypocrites. I once was a fan too, until I found out how they were all living behind the scenes In the 90's. Sorry to burst your bubble but they are the equivalent of shady televangelists preachers only with guitars.
One of the best songs in history.
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I guess I'll listen to this song in the shower. Praise the Lord.
I was a thrash metal fan in the 80s and I hated stryper and all Christian metal. In 2014 I got saved. Stryper is my favourite band and I love Christian metal.
Fantastisch! How you 'got saved'?
Dude. You should check out Impellitteri! Albums "venom" and "wicked maiden" shred hard and are very melodic and articulate with awesome vocals. Their lyrics are Christian. Apparently they aren't a full "Christian" band although the awesome guitarist (Chris impellitteri) and singer (Rob Rock) are for sure. The other members are Jewish I believe. Trust me dude you won't be disappointed. Imagine the Pain Killer Priest album in regards to explosive guitarwork, coupled with Jag Panzer's Mechanised Warfare album. Except it edifies our LORD. It's totally killer.
You should still be an 80's thrash fan
Wow that's great. Were probably around the same age then. I just turned 51.
@Enjoy the Ride I disagree with that. So much of their music explicitly reflects a Christian world view. Outside of 'Against the Law' and 'The Covering', I can't think of a Stryper album where the majority of the songs weren't clearly and overtly expressing a Christian world view. And in the case of 'The Covering,' the final track,, the beautiful and haunting ''God" was like a confessional prayer to the Creator, as clearly Christian as any rock song ever was.
What is cool about Stryper is that their music is great metal, and you don't have to be Christian to enjoy how well they perform it. If you are Christian, you will enjoy it that much more for what it's about, and may be inspired and encouraged.
If you aren't Christian, it gives you something to think about.
Bottom line, these guys play classic metal as well as anyone, and they rock!
Falou e disse!!
No drugs, no alcohol = Michael Sweet's amazing voice.
Well there was some stuff back during against the law days he covers it in his book. I have a whole new respect for Michael sweet after reading his book. Very raw and honest
He drinks and he does not hide it.
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Don't worry about Stryper being a Christian band or not! Worry about yourselves and be grateful that there is good music still being made.
Rock on! God bless.
My boys in Black and Yellow still Rockin for the Lord!!
No Jesus No Peace...Know Jesus Know Peace
Couldn’t be a truer statement....
Amen! Jesus is the one true peace.
Great slogan man
can you be more gay?
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As a pastor and a guitarist I find a lot of these comments saddening. As a Christian we are to show love not harshness. As for those who question the legitimacy of Christian metal, as a musician there is room for all at the stage. I personally love heavy metal and while I mainly listen to christian metal I can still appreciate the music other very talented musicians.
You can find these kind of comments on JUST ABOUT EVERY Christian (especially rock and metal) YT video. It gets old and is ridiculous :\
Agreed. Mercy, patience, love and kindness is needed.
Please tell my what you think of "unblack metal".
what the fuck is a pastor doing here
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truth be told, most conflicts are caused by religion (not only christianity)
Stryper for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! They did more than just open the door for wholesome "Christian" Rock. They came, they said "there is no door", and there was none! 💪❤️
Many love you many love you 💍👰♂️
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Poor drummer. They drove off with the rest of his kit. Jesus rules.
Awesome song Michael ❤
His clean lifestyle is reflected in the fact that he can still sing at his age compared to all the other singers from hair bands of the 80s
bruce dickinson can't sing? rob halford cant sing? what the hell are you talking about
jj bug u are SO right dude. And Michael Sweet went on to sing in Boston!!
@@666dynomax I don't know about Halford but Bruce D. has a liscence to fly a 747 jet. I wasn't there but I know someone who was , that said Dickinson trashed the people in front of him for smoking pot...... Don't tell that B. D. dosen't live clean. He has to pass drug tests for that liscence.
@@666dynomax are bruce and rob in hair bands? wow
@@en5788 No they are not in hair bands. Your Point Stands. RocK ON!
Micheal's vocals are so flawless! The guitar playing is irresistible and the messages in their songs are better than anything secular music could whip up. 👌
I would agree. Those are some pretty Sweet vocals (and guitar)
Edit: yes, pun is intended
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And Michael has been doing this for over 3 decades
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IMO, Oz is a better singer and definitely a superior guitarist, but Michael is a better songwriter.
Thank GOD STRYPER is back. Awesome vocals.
They never left! 30 years and going stronger than ever
@@ColonelStraker with a different singer I think
@@patrickperry8951 Nope. Only Timothy Gaines was replaced.
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It takes courage like Daniel in the lions den to stick to your faith and not let the lions roar knock you with fear. Stryper has that Daniel faith; they inspire me to move forward when my lions roar.
Nicely said🙏🙏🙏
Lyrics:
I am taking it a day at a time
And I don't care what the doubting voices say
I am lifting up The name that will shine
And The light of heavens brighter every day
Oh I know that it's rough,
Though I know there is pain
Even so when it's tough,
I will not be ashamed
If the dawn reveals the end of days
I'll follow you till there's No More Hell To Pay
You have given me a gift I won't deny
And You're offering a better world to come
The sorrow of tomorrows left so far behind
With the joy of what this life will soon become
If I'm deep in the storm,
If I'm caught in the rain
From the time I was born,
It's you that always remained
If the sun has fallen from the sky
And the stars that shine begin to hide
When the night has stolen every day
I'll follow you till there's No More Hell To Pay
If the sun has fallen from the sky
And the stars that shine begin to hide
When the night has stolen every day
I'll follow you till there's No More Hell To Pay
Thank you for the lyrics!
I'm a back sliding christian and a sinful guy. But will always have a special place in my heart for Stryper, keep fighting the good fight guys!
They have still the same members.THIS is rare for a band existing for 30 years+.
it certainly is because most bands die off from drug overdose drink themselves to death this band is different they follow the one true Lord and savior of our existence the Creator
Not anymore! Huge debacle with Tim Gaines.
55Porter yeah too bad, he is a great bassist.
Tim Gaines out Perry in. To their credit they tried everything including the long hiatus to keep him. Did not work out in the end.
Well this band is a special bond. It takes one to keep together for so long. Faith brings them forward.
Stryper is at the top of my favorite Christian rock bands. They have a great ministry. I am still listening to them in 2024.
I am a Christian and I love rock music. Stryper is so talented I love their music, but I will admit I usually listen to songs that make me want to put my head through a wall like ACDC.
The power of GOD is never over
Maybe I should by starting to say, THANKS TO STRYPER FOR MAKING ME A TRUE BELIEVER IN CHRIST!! ALEJUIA AMEN!
God bless you
Me Too!!! When The Yellow and Black Attack came out in the 80's, I got it to laugh at. Within a month, I gave my life to Jesus! God played the trick on me and I'm grateful for it.
Praise The Lord Jesus
Know what? You're completely wrong for being a judgmental idiot. Obviously, you have no idea what the message is all about.
Please tell me then? What is the Gospel?
I have no idea how i end here... but.... now i know that god brought me here..... god bless all
These guys are a great band. That's the bottom line, and they sing about their God. He's also my God, my Savior & Lord. They have made a true, lasting impression, in many, many lives, planted literally millions of seeds, and they have emerged almost 30 years after the MTv glory days, humble servants, unhindered by opinions, doing what they were called to do. I admire these guys, through so much controversy, being in a place no other band has been, or ever will be, they persevered, giving all the glory, honer, & praise to Jesus. The lyrics, to this song, the passion with which they perform it, tell me everything I need to know about Stryper.
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Well said!
Alan Payton
Thank you sir, I really just thought about the 'time-line' from the opening notes of 'The Yellow & Black Attack', til' "now", and stated it. Very few artists have the talents these gentlemen have, and on top of it, they work extremely hard. 'Rock Stars' tend to live in very 'destructive' ways, and the music suffers. Stryper, (and there are others), REALLY live what they sing about, and it shows. This is easily their very best recording to date. It is hard to believe, but they did it! I for one am pumped that they did! Peace
Nicely put. I can't imagine our sweet lord creating something as magnificent as heavy metal and making it turn out to be inherently bad. Matter of fact, my friend Matt Smith from Theocracy is living proof that Christian metal is real and does kick serious ass, all while glorifying Jesus.
jestersyx
Your' friend, and his band, are incredible! Thanks for introducing me to another great band. WOW! How cool would it be to see Stryper/ Theocracy tour together!
Jim Loeffert Glad it struck a chord with you... ;-) Seriously tho, Matt sent me a copy of his 3 song demo EP a long time ago, and I was immediately hooked. Since then, he's cranked out 3 more discs, each of which saw the recording quality improve, and the songs have actually gotten heavier in many instances. Check out 'Nailed', and 'Laying the Demon to Rest'. If counterpoint vocals are your thing, check out 'Bethlehem' and 'I am'. Enjoy!
There are still some that won't believe that Stryper formed as a SoCal Christian Rock band. My children can recall seeing them with me in Santa Monica, CA, USA, in the 1980s, and they still hold on to the album. One of many memorable Christian rock bands that gave solid performances during a 'rocky' and wild music era as far as cultural and religious differences. Thank you, Stryper!
In God We Trust...always have.
They used to be called roxx regime on the strip in the begining.
Seriously,.......can anyone stop these guys? 30 years and counting.
minus 11 yrs from 92-03....seems theyve already stopped themselves before
That was during Michael's solo career. Oz & Robert were also working with other bands. Sin Dizzy etc. Hardly left music and disappeared. I guess that was my point.
"a hundred other bands"? You named 4
the777 "etc, etc, etc..."
TheZethaa If you take bands that took breaks (like Stryper) you have a bunch just on the top of my head Accept, Udo, Raven, Anthrax, ACDC, Motorhead, UFO, BloodGood, Death Angel, Testament, Krokus, Leviticus, Saint, Mass, Mortification, Loudness, Living Sacrifice, Tourniquet, Hammerfall, Heathen, Impellitteri, ZZ Top, Tesla, Voivod. I think even Barren Cross and Whitecross are playing this days. If you just take bands of that hairmetal generation a bunch of those bands still on the road somewhere. My boss is a huge Tesla fan he got a showtshirt not too long ago
Jesus is the salvation! Glory to God!
I love how Stryper just gets better and better. Staying true to the message and creating some great hooks. I truly believe they are getting better with age. Makes me want to sing.
Praise God for Stryper. I grew up on metal and loved these guys even before I got saved. Now that I know Jesus makes them that much better
So glad these guys are still around. We need their message more than ever.
Awesome, let's bring all Christian Metal back! Amen
Christian metal is as strong as it has ever been! Of course metal now, sounds much different. Bands like For Today, Devil Wears Prada, August Burns Red, Impending Doom, Oh, Sleeper, Texas in July, and I, The Breather are carrying the torch for Christian metal.
Amen
Those who believe in God✝️ and listen to metal, we need Christian Metal music now more than ever.
@@raymejia1827 We need critical thinking more than ever.
@AceWoodham•3yago
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@#Meileekg
As a Born again Christian I love this band.
Michael Sweet still has amazing vocal range. Been watching some of his more recent live performances and he still can belt out those high notes. Always loved his voice.
They opened for Queensryche after Tate got fired.
A proud to be Christian Man i Rockin my life with Jesus Christ my king n my Lord .Gbu stryper 😇🙏❤️
Have to give Stryper a lot of props; the gentlemen look great, they sound great, they are keeping close to the Holy Spirit, and are showing a dedication to their faith. Still hanging in there...very cool!
@#Meileekg
Michael Sweet has an insane set of pipes in this video, My god!
30 years later and they are kicking ass! their other song Sympathy is great too. Let's see any of YOU commenting, put out your OWN song that sounds this good (guitars vocals) and then you can talk. It is amazing that 50 year old guys can still rock like they are in their 20's. Props to Stryper! And, they spread a good message while they are slamming the riffs down your throat.
I was reading this and thought, what a Great Comment, then I realized I Wrote it! LOL Haven't been on here in awhile....................... Man did Stryper ever make a BAD song? Sure, some aren't as good as others, but they sure do crank out Melodic Metal Riffage Hits one after the next.................. Man Sweet can Sure Sing! He
sounds Sweet!
TexasAxeSlinger You can say that again!! And yes that was a great comment 2 months ago.
TexasAxeSlinger Yes but there is nothing new,sound etc same tempo,gimmick etcAre we gonna go back through the 80' again??? Even if a 13 years old who hasn't got a clue about what to listen like good hard rock music and clic over this videoclip,it won't take long before he start digging and finds out the almighy Van Halen,Whitesnake,Dokken,Mr Big etc etc and ask himself "Are they trying to fool us?"
They got no futur,full stop...
Hello from France :)
nicolas sosolic I totally understand what you are saying, and you have a point. But when your 50 years old, you don't care about fooling people anymore. It is still hard to come up with a good song, catchy melody, and good guitar work, even if there is a "Formula" to it. I like the Formula, and unlike other aging rockers, Sweet can still actually Sing Extremely well! I also was impressed with his solo record he did with George Lynch, and he is actually a nice, cool, level headed guy. I Love Stryper, but am not really a super fan or anything. I only own 1 CD of theirs. However, when I listen to their music, I really like what I hear and the OLD stuff, to ME, still holds up today. He did go outside the box on his solo record as I said, check some of that stuff out too. I am NOT just a metal head. I have a diverse musical pallet. I can listen to Ambrosia one second, and then Loudness, or Jim Croce, the next.... I appreciate the comment
George Lynch's one of the kind,i mean he's ip there with EVH,Yngwie if you know what i mean...Dokken was my favorite band who came around from the east coast back in the days because of him! The other,Autograph,Ratt etc were ok but nothing outstanding.I still listen to some of them but i have to say that sometimes when i put Tom Waits on or some Flamenco music i'm telling myself "God,all that rock'n'roll circus was a lot of bollocks lol"
Texas?Same for the shredding thing,Steve Vai and company do seem pathetic when someone like Billy Gibbons comes in an kill the lot of them only with 3 notes,you know what i mean...
.Hi from France :)
The best Stryper song yet after all these years.
Cmonj now lol
@@jeffnorman6489 if you look at the page views this video is the biggest ever for Stryper and some of their videos have been on here for 15ish years. Also among Christian rock band songs this is the overall leader in popularity on TH-cam. This song. I really like the video too. Good to see Oz in top form on the guitar, and Micheal controlling his voice better not drowning out all of the other members with his opera style singing LOL
They are nothing but brilliant all the mateial is truly out of this world
6-5-24 I didn't know Stryper been around that long since the 1980s MTV days. This My first hearing this hard thumping song 😎 Jesus really does rocks
Lost in the 80's still alive today soul was saved when I was 12 and now im 48 God is good. If he can do it for me he can do it for you!! Thanks guys for you example and the Familiar place!! God changed my Life!! If you stumbled across this there is a reason!!! Because God Loves You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm not a Christian, but I do like Christian Music, as a musician, I like variety and heavy songs. This group shall appear in my city, here in Brazil, and some friends will play with them. I'm there, man, good music and good vibes!
Well what are you waiting?..run to Jesus while you still can
Not too late brother.
techno couldn't do it. Grunge couldn't do it. You can't stop the rock.
love the reference!
As a musician, and what I would call a former religious person, as I have found that it can drain you of life's blood, I still have respect for those that carry it on, and make it a way of life. As for this band? I like them, they sing and play very well, and they bring forth a sense of positive that is much needed in today's world. Be respectful of what others believe in, there is no need for cat-calling and negativity. If God and Christianity are your solace, and it brings you to a better place in your personal life, then so be it. No one can or should try to take that from you.
God continue to BLESS the best band in the world!!
Stryper was a VERY underrated band. So glad they r back and haven't changed their sound. I know haters are gonna hate on them , but they have had to put up with that shit since they started. ...and not just from the metal community, but from the christian side as well. I was a "closet" Stryper fan, myself , but have grown up and as an adult don' t care what others think. Just ENJOY the music and don't try to LABEL it. Be it pop- metal, Christian rock, or whatever... Music is music ...
That sound is never going to get old. Very VERY underrated bansd from the 80s
If they play this at church! I'd be there.... Rock on Dude!
These guys are still going strong in their mid to middle 50s God has a good plan for these guy to spread the word
I really like this a lot. I remember when Stryper played Backstage Club in Houston Texas in 91. I would have gone to the show, but I was too strung out on cocaine at the time. My roommate went and said it was absolutely incredible. Said they had that heavy metal crowd chanting "JESUS!" Said the band threw little Bibles to the crowd... sigh... I should have been there.
It's true they did the same thing when I saw them in Waco,tx in 87
I had my drug battle I hope your good now
Golden age of Houston Metal. I've ran lights there in the past at Backstage. Local AM 1070. ( if it's to loud you're to old!) for The Dirty Cowboys. Rock on Brother cheers 🍻
@@falconer737 Those were the days! KKZR AM 1070, Zrock. My heavy metal lifeline.
Wouldn't have hurt. Unless you got hit by one of the Bibles. ;-)
Yes! Rocking for the Rock who is Jesus Christ! Been following you brothers in Christ for many years. Praise God! Bringing it present day its like you all are really knocking these songs out of the park. Vocals, harmonies, sound! Fueled by the Holy Spirit. That's what happens when God's hand is on a group or person.
Hallelujah!
Have loved STRYPER since the 80's !
Still loving STRYPER !
I could be having a horrible day and then turn stryper on and my whole day is lifted. You all are very anointed thank you 🙏 for staying strong all these years. 1 love
Holy Jesus, those are some blistering vocals. I bet his vocal chords had hell to pay after he finished laying down the vocal tracks for this. This song became my current number 1 in only 2 listens.
glad your obviosly a new fan of Stryper...he has always sung like this..check out thier first two albums..this is nothin \m/
Hallelujah
Michael Sweet has taken very good care of his voice, and this song is easily within his range. I doubt he suffered any strain.
Terry if you look in here in TH-cam you can find a video of them on a Cruise Ship and his voice is very close to where it was back then in the 80's in fact many videos were done in 1988 for the group, a friend who was becoming a Christian turned me onto them then and I was blown away by their skill as a band but also many claim the songs words really don't have much power of the word of GOD in Spirit?? You;re not really listening to their words especially the song "Soldiers under Command" There is definitely a message in this song... Hearing and Listening are to different things... Amen... Keep enjoying their songs Terry
Guy can do that and better for like 2 hours straight. Absolute machine.
what a great solo! the best in christian rock I ever seen
I would rather my kids listen to Stryper than the worldly music today. You can still rock out to Jesus....
there's no one that has the clear loud clean sounds of stryper. the best period.
Welcome back guys, one of the best albums of the year!!
OUTSTANDING!
*My only criticism...*
The lyrics *_should be..._*
"I'll follow you *_'cause_* there's no more hell to pay"
...instead of saying...
"I'll follow you *_till_* there's no more hell to pay"
...because Jesus *paid our sin debt in full!* Therefore, there *_already is_* no more hell to pay!
Lyrics:
2. No More Hell To Pay
I am taking it a day at a time
and I don't care what the doubting voices say
I am lifting up the Name that will shine
and the light of heaven's brighter everyday
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
Oh, I know that it's rough
though I know there is pain
Even so when it's tough
I will not be ashamed!
[CHORUS 1]
If the dawn reveals the end of days
I'll follow You till there's no more hell to pay!
You have given me a gift I won't deny
and You're offering a better world to come
The sorrow of tomorrows left so far behind
with the joy of what this life will soon become
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
If I'm deep in the storm,
if I'm caught in the rain
From the time I was born
it's You that always remained!
[CHORUS 2]
If the sun has fallen from the sky
and the stars that shine begin to hide
When the night has stolen everyday
I'll follow You till there's no more hell to pay!
[CHORUS 2]
If the sun has fallen from the sky
and the stars that shine begin to hide
When the night has stolen everyday
I'll follow You till there's no more hell to pay!
David Roberts forgot 2nd verse
For a long time I have been search of Christian metal cos I m metal music lover and found it thanks to the Lord for metal music.
I wish I could say I'm a pastor but I have brothers standing at the gates of hell calling us back to Christ. I'm sorry to confess how far I've strayed but I'm confident in my defense that my friends are leading us to repentance in a language you have not known. Please join our cause. Pray
Michael Sweet still sounds sweet! Lost partial hearing in my left ear at their Austin Texas concert in 1989 but don't regret it! God Bless Stryper!
Awesome classic band!! Classy men who love their fans.They rock righteously!!
No other Christian band has the guts to even attempt what these these guys have done! Regardless of their message they have earned respect of secular musicians and not many Christian bands can say that. Michael and the rest of the guys keep doing what you do, you do it so damn well!
Lets not label STRYPER as a Christian Heavy Metal Band. Look beyond what the Industry and people have labeled them as. They have killer Music more than most bands that have been around this long. Hit after Hit and great albums over and over consistently and also their message so let it be and let them keep being a light in this dark world. Rock n Roll!
I Thank God for the blood of Jesus! thank soo much!
What a """ good rithm!!!!! Yeaahhh!!!!! That´s so nice to find Christian bands like this.
Stryper has over 1 million views ? Color me impressed.
3.9 million in 2024 👍
If I'm deep in the storm,
if I'm caught in the rain
From the time I was born
it's You that always remained!
rock on Stryper and God bless
Thank God for the blood of Christ... No hell to pay for those who trust him!
they are who they are, always stayed true to themselves and the music. In my opinion, it's what makes great bands survive an ever-changing society ......regardless of what's popular or trendy...I dig it!
One Of My All Time Favorite STRYPER Songs
Thank you guys for viewing and for carrying the Stryper torch for 30 years (well, maybe some of you are seeing us for the first time). These are exciting times and there's much more to come! If you like this track, check out the rest at ITunes and or Amazon and any other outlet if you prefer. We're doing a few one off shows this year and early next year and then - lots of touring throughout 2014!! Stay tuned and keep spreading the word.......
Michael
Thanks for continuing to record great music, Michael. You can see from the comments that you have a legacy of impacting people over many decades. Yet, it isn't you that is the difference maker. It is you reflecting what God has gifted you with onto everyone around you.
loved them since the 80s. love thus album!! they rock 4 Jesus, our Yeshua!
Songs he truly has the voice
Stryper rocks !!!! Their music helped me through some rough times. They are anointed by God for sure. Thank you Stryper !!!!!
I have been a fan since the beginning taking a stand for HIM and still rockin' !!! God Bless Stryper!!!
Amen.
Michael Swett que voz y que forma de tocar esa guitarra 🎸 excelente stripper el mejor grupo de hoy ayer y siempre sus canciones son con sentido y amor 💗 ✔️
OZz fox is a true rock guitarists, he can play guitar solos which can never figure out in your guitar.
BETTER VOICE THAT AXEL ROSE!
Every morning before I go to work i totally blast the stryper version of nothing but the blood of jesus and the Bill Menchen song God is love . Then lately I find myself singing no more hell to pay throughout my day. Stryper is so good!
Michael's voice doesn't change. Amazing!
I’ve loved Stryper since the early 80’s!!! So awesome to reconnect w/this most awesome heavy metal band making music for Jesus for 40+ yrs!! 😎🎶☝🏼
I liked Stryper back in he 80’s ,but now I absolutely LOVe STyPER!2019
Does it really matter the age of the Earth? We live in the hear and now. Thank God for the past, present and future!!! Stryper are rock'n roll disciples!!!!
Not many rock bands out there can still sing like they use to , keep rocking for Jesus , peace
I think their voices have got better! 👍
I want STRYPER back! Is there anyone out there still rocking classic hair band christian rock?
This is a seriously kick ass song. I'm not a religious type, but the lyrics are spot on, and the song has HUGE hooks. And, Michael Sweet can still sing a razor's edge, even after decades. Great, great song...
don't it just blow your mind how Sweet can hit the high notes...still!?!?!? And the mix is incredible. Sounds something like what Mutt Lange would produce out of the studio. (serious complement) Incredible effort !
Ferroorref Funny; I was thinking the exact same thing. Whoever produced & mixed this song is a pro; the guitar lines echo each other, and Michael Sweet's double-tracked vocals are perfectly locked in synch. Such a great tune...
***** That is awesome. I did,t know he engineered it in the studio too! Wow!
I appreciate what you guys are doing: Taking the Gospel message to places where it doesn't normally go, but where it is most needed. Reminds me of Matthew 9:10.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MICHAEL SWEET'S GUITAR PLAYING. AND HE ISN'T A BAD SINGER EITHER. HE CAN STILL GET WAAAY UP THERE!! His solos on guitar inspire me CONSTANTLY. He's literally ALL over the fretboard. I call him the Eddie Van Halen of Christian rock. Your NOT a fan if you don't respect his guitar playing. He's ALWAYS looking for the BEST tone. Respect him at least for STRIVING to sound the absolute very best. His persistence of tone euphoria makes him a guitar genius in my opinion.
I got born again in 1987.I was total metal at the time. Judas Priest and Dio were my favorites. I didnt know what I was going to do without my rock. One day I heard "Soldiers Under Command" by Stryper and it set me on fire. Killer guitar work with Godly lyrics. I didn't listen to any secular music for 10 years. Only Christian Rock and P&W. There wasnt much Christian Rock to pick from back then either. God released me from that rule one day however, but Im cautious as to what I let go in these ears. I always loved AC DC but I will not play Highway to Hell or Hells Bells. I do enjoy some classics at times. Many songs have terrible messages...country to. A little bible study makes it clear about the importance of words...what you say, or hear. Thank God He's a God of Grace.
Amen
DO NOT FORGET TO PRAY FOR ALL THE MUSICIANS, SO THEY WILL NOT FALL BACK TO THE OTHER SIDE.
These guys are still going strong
Better than ever brother
Stryper is like a fine wine. They get better with age, ROCK ON!!!!!!!
This man's voice is still amazing. It's great to see these guys still rocking. After all these years.
Slower, a little darker, but in a good way.... deliberate. Concussive. God bless Stryper and all involved in that ministry. God save the World....
Nice Dokken-esque breakdown at 3:53. Have to admit I haven't paid any attention to Stryper since the late 80s, but this is a nice tune.
You've been missing out. They have gotten better and better with time.
Kind of reminds me of the riff from Firehouse's "Reach for the Sky."
love reach for the sky....stryper is definetly the better band though..!!!
It's a really good tune.. speaking Dokken-esque.. Michael Sweet the lead singer and guitarist has done music with George Lynch recently check out "Sweet & Lynch"...
These guys remind me of Dokken alot
Can you say, "The Greatest Band EVER!"
these guys have rocked with all the big boys and now heavier people bash them even more but the words i hear are good , not bad , and the message seems good ,. lyrics good , who on this earth is perfect ? no one , and neither are these guys but there a solid band and i dont care about the drama thesecguys are still making great music again
Listening since 86. Keep it going guys! God wins.
Saw these men in Sacramento CA and a couple other places. Their spirits are good; I'm sure. They blessed me then and they have blessed me now, all these years later in Florida. Thank you God for your grace. Please keep to your calling. Not only are you very talented, you are reaching people that need to hear your message.
I am better off for you. Please keep to your calling.
Just for the record I am an atheist but show nothing but love for people who want a relationship with their God. If they need that to live a good and productive life I have no problem with them. Stryper are a great band.Superb vocalist,great musicians.The only hang up I have is Christians who find out you are an atheist and show no tolerance for your freedom of choice. I live a good and productive life because I am a GENUINE man and it's the RIGHT way to live not because I get some reward. I am also a staunch Ozzy and Sabbath fan. They are misunderstood and taken out of context by conservative religious leaders. They are actually pro God if you read into the lyrics.
I'm a christian and as long as you respect me I respect you. freedom of expression is what this country should be about. God bless you my friend.
+Gabriel Jonathan Yeah, keep it up. I respect both of you!
You said it very well! Although I will pray for you... I will pray you find the Lord. I respect your decision bc only you can make it!
they also are musicians as well as christians, if you saw the album 'the covering' they did heaven and hell by sabbath, they are an all around great band.
+Hrh Fish I've learned the opposite. Atheists fear God so much that the thought of someone praying causes them to flip out. If you don't believe in God then why not just laugh when people pray? Quit making yourself a victim like the rest of the "downtrodden" liberals do.
Isaiah 53:5............that is all.
By HIS Strypes..
STRYPER & GOD = AWESOMENESS!👍
Never thought I would see a Stryper video with 3.7 MILLION views!! 😊
Here you are again... Why?? They have always had a ton of fans. Huh?
@@tonyd1527 You don't have to be a fan of Micheal Sweet to appreciate Stryper's music. Most people I know listen to Stryper for Oz's guitar playing. In fact there was a time when Micheal wasn't even in the band and Oz sang and played guitar and they were still good. Micheal has talent, but I was friends with Kyle and he is a jerk.
@@themetalprincess highly doubt michael was a jerk and if he was hes not anymore. Jesus said judge people by their fruits!
@@benireges Cheated on Kyle, plus heavy Ritalin use idk not exactly Jesus like. In the 90's they were indulging in everything just like all the other bands, only the other bands weren't claiming they were Christian. Even their former bass player was a full blown crack addict at one point so don't talk to me about Stryper's fruits. They are just a bunch of hypocrites. I once was a fan too, until I found out how they were all living behind the scenes In the 90's. Sorry to burst your bubble but they are the equivalent of shady televangelists preachers only with guitars.
@@themetalprincess typical bitter woman.
how can Robert play the drums so good and be the visual timekeeper by throwing his drums around like a pre-schooler?