Stryper's first release of a
multi-album deal with Frontier Records is Second Coming, which will hit streets on March 26.
The album features 16 tracks, including new recordings of 14 songs from
the band's early years as well as two brand new songs recorded
especially for Second Coming, and is produced by Stryper frontman Michael Sweet.
Sweet commented, "We're really excited about this record. The
re-recorded songs are sounding awesome...better than the originals in
many ways! One word to describe the record? Heavier. We've hooked up
with some great people - we've got new management, a great album, a
great label. We just feel like everything is coming together, and
hopefully some big things are to follow."
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Stryper is one of the top Christian
rock bands of all time. Comprised of the original line-up of Michael
Sweet (vocals/guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Tim Gaines (bass), and Robert
Sweet (drums), Stryper has been rocking since 1984, and is
responsible for such '80s metal classic albums as SOLDIERS UNDER
COMMAND, TO HELL WITH THE DEVIL, IN GOD WE TRUST and such MTV hit
singles/videos as "Calling on You," "Free," and "Honestly." After a
sabbatical for much of the 1990's, Stryper returned strong in
the early 21st century. To date, the band has sold upwards of 8
million records worldwide and is a Dove Award-winner and Grammy
nominee. Stryper is the first band to have two songs in MTV’s Top 10 simultaneously.
