eMusic.com can be a cost affordable way to augment your music library. The hitch: the majority of the artists are independent. Here are our current 50 favorites in no particular order.
Thousand Foot Krutch
Delirious?
Disciple
Kutless
Stryper
Guardian
Manafest
Newsboys
Fireflight
Superchick
The Choir
Relient K
Jars of Clay
Stephen Christian
7eventh Time Down
Philippa Hanna
Pillar
Starfield
Sonicflood
Planetshakers
Jaci Velasquez
Rend Collective
Brooke Fraser
newworldson
Dogs of Peace
Phil Keaggy
Holy Soldier
Adam Again
Shout
Danny Gokey
Holly Starr
Capital Kings
Beckah Shae
The Katinas
The Union of Sinners and Saints
Anthem Lights
Peter Furler
KB
Mark Schultz
newsong
Michael English
Crystal Lewis
Cindy Morgan
Clay Crosse
John Elefante
Ginny Owens
Kevin Max
Stu G
Michael Sweet
Martin Smith
Liaison
Plus a few bonus ones:
Tim Miner
Charlie Peacock
Marc Martel
Magdallan
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Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Stryper's Fallen Tops Charts
With the October 16th release of their ninth studio album, Fallen, Stryper continues to dominate the hard rock/heavy metal scene. The release landed at #2 on Billboard’s Hard Music Albums chart, #2 on the Contemporary Christian Albums chart, #5 on the Current Rock Albums chart, and #44 on the Billboard Top 200.
In addition, Fallen soared to #1 on the iTunes Top Metal Albums chart and #3 on the iTunes Top Rock Albums chart immediately upon release.
"We are truly blessed to still be making music 32 years into our careers, music that relates and speaks to our fans worldwide,” says frontman and album producer, Michael Sweet. “We strive to outdo ourselves with each release and hopefully we've done that with Fallen. Here's to 32 more years!"
The Associated Press recently decreed, "If this were 1986, this album would easily sell 2 million copies. But it's not, and that's a shame, because 2 million people need to hear how good this album is."
Metal Onslaught Magazine recently raved in their first ever 10 out of 10 review, “Like a fine wine Stryper have improved over time and have become legends in the metal genre,” and CCM Magazine declared, “Arguably the most game-changing Christian rock band in history, Stryper continues to excel with a steady stream of new music that fits right alongside a ten million-album selling catalogue.”
The music video for the single, “Pride,” premiered exclusively at Billboard.com and can be seen here: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6730798/stryper-pride-video-premiere-fallen-album-exclusive
Stryper is one of the top Christian rock bands of all time. Rocking since 1984, the band is responsible for such '80s metal classic albums as Soldiers Under Command, To Hell With The Devil and In God We Trust. In fact, Stryper is the first band to ever have two songs in MTV’s Top 10 simultaneously with their hits “Free” and “Honestly.” After a sabbatical for much of the 1990's, Stryper returned strong in the early 21st century. To date, the Dove Award-winning and Grammy nominated band has sold over 10 million records worldwide.
In addition, Fallen soared to #1 on the iTunes Top Metal Albums chart and #3 on the iTunes Top Rock Albums chart immediately upon release.
"We are truly blessed to still be making music 32 years into our careers, music that relates and speaks to our fans worldwide,” says frontman and album producer, Michael Sweet. “We strive to outdo ourselves with each release and hopefully we've done that with Fallen. Here's to 32 more years!"
The Associated Press recently decreed, "If this were 1986, this album would easily sell 2 million copies. But it's not, and that's a shame, because 2 million people need to hear how good this album is."
Metal Onslaught Magazine recently raved in their first ever 10 out of 10 review, “Like a fine wine Stryper have improved over time and have become legends in the metal genre,” and CCM Magazine declared, “Arguably the most game-changing Christian rock band in history, Stryper continues to excel with a steady stream of new music that fits right alongside a ten million-album selling catalogue.”
The music video for the single, “Pride,” premiered exclusively at Billboard.com and can be seen here: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6730798/stryper-pride-video-premiere-fallen-album-exclusive
Stryper is one of the top Christian rock bands of all time. Rocking since 1984, the band is responsible for such '80s metal classic albums as Soldiers Under Command, To Hell With The Devil and In God We Trust. In fact, Stryper is the first band to ever have two songs in MTV’s Top 10 simultaneously with their hits “Free” and “Honestly.” After a sabbatical for much of the 1990's, Stryper returned strong in the early 21st century. To date, the Dove Award-winning and Grammy nominated band has sold over 10 million records worldwide.
Friday, October 9, 2015
New Releases on Our Radar for the remainder of 2015
New music excites us!
October 9
MercyMe - MercyMe, It's Christmas!
October 16
Capital Kings - II
Danny Gokey - Christmas Is Here
Stryper - Fallen
November 13
Kutless - Surrender
Casting Crowns - A Live Worship Experience
Natalie Grant - Be One
Phillip LaRue - You
A few bonus ones:
November 2015
DC Talk - Jesus Freak Vinyl
DC Talk - Supernatural Vinyl
February 12, 2016
The Afters - untitled new album
October 9
MercyMe - MercyMe, It's Christmas!
October 16
Capital Kings - II
Danny Gokey - Christmas Is Here
Stryper - Fallen
November 13
Kutless - Surrender
Casting Crowns - A Live Worship Experience
Natalie Grant - Be OnePhillip LaRue - You
A few bonus ones:
November 2015
DC Talk - Jesus Freak Vinyl
DC Talk - Supernatural Vinyl
February 12, 2016
The Afters - untitled new album
Monday, August 3, 2015
Stryper to Release 9th Studio Album October 16
Stryper is set to release their 9th studio album, Fallen, October 16. The title track “Fallen” can be heard via YouTube. The original lineup comprised of Michael Sweet (vocals/guitars), Oz Fox (guitars), Tim Gaines (bass) and Robert Sweet (drums) returns with an album of all new material showcasing the musicianship that garnered them a huge fan base in the mainstream world and the Christian market. From the opening choral refrains of “Yahweh” to the signature vocal scream at the end of “King Of Kings,” it is apparent that Stryper is back with their heaviest and most inspired work to date. Fallen was produced by Michael Sweet.
“Fallen is about Lucifer before he became Satan. It’s the story of how he got kicked out of Heaven. He tried to overthrow God and take over,” describes Michael Sweet. “The song talks about how beautiful he was. When he walked, there was music. He was the angel of worship and this incredibly powerful and beautiful being.”
The latest song comes on the heels of the album teaser track, “Yahweh,” that was released last month and has been listened to over 135K times since it went live. “Yahweh” was a musical writing collaboration between Michael Sweet and Sevendust’s Clint Lowery. Tracks like “Pride,” “Big Screen Lies” and “Til I Get What I Need” show that Stryper is back and better than ever. Stryper offers their unique interpretation of the Black Sabbath classic “After Forever.” The band flexes their softer side on the instantly memorable “All Over Again” which continues the journey Stryper fans began almost 30 years ago when “Honestly” was released to mainstream success.
“Fallen is about Lucifer before he became Satan. It’s the story of how he got kicked out of Heaven. He tried to overthrow God and take over,” describes Michael Sweet. “The song talks about how beautiful he was. When he walked, there was music. He was the angel of worship and this incredibly powerful and beautiful being.”
The latest song comes on the heels of the album teaser track, “Yahweh,” that was released last month and has been listened to over 135K times since it went live. “Yahweh” was a musical writing collaboration between Michael Sweet and Sevendust’s Clint Lowery. Tracks like “Pride,” “Big Screen Lies” and “Til I Get What I Need” show that Stryper is back and better than ever. Stryper offers their unique interpretation of the Black Sabbath classic “After Forever.” The band flexes their softer side on the instantly memorable “All Over Again” which continues the journey Stryper fans began almost 30 years ago when “Honestly” was released to mainstream success.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Michael Sweet to Release Band Project with Members of Dokken, White Lion and Whitesnake
Frontiers Records announced a yet unnamed new band project featuring Stryper's Michael Sweet, former Dokken and Lynch Mob axeman George Lynch, former White Lion bass player James Lomenzo and ex-White Snake drummer Brian Tichy.
Stryper frontman Michael Sweet talked in-depth to Noize In The Attic about his new solo CD I'm Not Your Suicide, his autobiography Honestly, a live Stryper DVD, his upcoming project with George Lynch and more.
The free podcast is available (the interview starts at the 31 minute mark).
Sweet: "I just finished up an album with George Lynch. It's a great vibe, it's different for me. Eighty percent of the record reminds me, if you got in to a time machine and went back to 1978. It's a real classic rock kind of a vibe. It worked and I'm excited for people to hear it."
Stryper frontman Michael Sweet talked in-depth to Noize In The Attic about his new solo CD I'm Not Your Suicide, his autobiography Honestly, a live Stryper DVD, his upcoming project with George Lynch and more.
The free podcast is available (the interview starts at the 31 minute mark).
Sweet: "I just finished up an album with George Lynch. It's a great vibe, it's different for me. Eighty percent of the record reminds me, if you got in to a time machine and went back to 1978. It's a real classic rock kind of a vibe. It worked and I'm excited for people to hear it."
Friday, January 31, 2014
Free Preview of Michael Sweet's Upcoming Autobio
Michael Sweet is offering up the first chapter from his upcoming autobiography titled “Honestly: My life and Stryper Revealed." Insiders who have previewed the book have already praised it for its candor and insight into the story behind Stryper and Michael Sweet. The book includes quotes from Dave Mustaine, Larry The Cable Guy, Eddie Trunk, wrestler Chris Jericho, and more.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Stryper's 'No More Hell To Pay' Cracks Billboad Top 40
"No More Hell To Pay", the new album from rockers Stryper, sold around 9,600 copies
in its first week of release to debut at No. 35 on The Billboard 200
chart.
"Second Coming", a collection of re-recorded versions
of Stryper's classic songs, opened with around 4,400 units back in April to
land at No. 117.
Stryper's covers album, 2011's "The Covering",
registered a first-week tally of around 4,600 copies to enter the chart at No.
175.
The band's previous collection of new material, 2009's
"Murder By Pride", premiered with 5,900 copies to debut at No. 73.
Commented Michael Sweet, "'No More Hell To Pay' marks
our 30-year anniversary and what a journey it has been! It's our eleventh
studio release since our first album in 1984 ('The Yellow & The Black
Attack') and it's quite possibly our best record to date."
"No More Hell To Pay", the new album from Christian hard rockers STRYPER,
sold around 9,600 copies in the United States in its first week of
release to debut at position No. 35 on The Billboard 200 chart.
"Second Coming", a collection of re-recorded versions of STRYPER's classic songs, opened with around 4,400 units back in April to land at No. 117.
STRYPER's covers album, 2011's "The Covering", registered a first-week tally of around 4,600 copies to enter the chart at No. 175.
The band's previous collection of new material, 2009's "Murder By Pride", premiered with 5,900 copies to debut at No. 73.
"No More Hell To Pay" was released on November 5 in North America via Frontiers Records. The effort was made available in two formats — standard CD and deluxe digipak featuring exclusive video content. Produced by STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet himself, the set features some of STRYPER's strongest and heaviest material ever.
Commented Michael Sweet, "'No More Hell To Pay' marks our 30-year anniversary and what a journey it has been! It's our eleventh studio release since our first album in 1984 ('The Yellow & The Black Attack') and it's quite possibly our best record to date.
Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/strypers-no-more-hell-to-pay-cracks-u-s-top-40/#FX1gHe4zrZbuGbEP.99
"Second Coming", a collection of re-recorded versions of STRYPER's classic songs, opened with around 4,400 units back in April to land at No. 117.
STRYPER's covers album, 2011's "The Covering", registered a first-week tally of around 4,600 copies to enter the chart at No. 175.
The band's previous collection of new material, 2009's "Murder By Pride", premiered with 5,900 copies to debut at No. 73.
"No More Hell To Pay" was released on November 5 in North America via Frontiers Records. The effort was made available in two formats — standard CD and deluxe digipak featuring exclusive video content. Produced by STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet himself, the set features some of STRYPER's strongest and heaviest material ever.
Commented Michael Sweet, "'No More Hell To Pay' marks our 30-year anniversary and what a journey it has been! It's our eleventh studio release since our first album in 1984 ('The Yellow & The Black Attack') and it's quite possibly our best record to date.
Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/strypers-no-more-hell-to-pay-cracks-u-s-top-40/#FX1gHe4zrZbuGbEP.99
"No More Hell To Pay", the new album from Christian hard rockers STRYPER,
sold around 9,600 copies in the United States in its first week of
release to debut at position No. 35 on The Billboard 200 chart.
"Second Coming", a collection of re-recorded versions of STRYPER's classic songs, opened with around 4,400 units back in April to land at No. 117.
STRYPER's covers album, 2011's "The Covering", registered a first-week tally of around 4,600 copies to enter the chart at No. 175.
The band's previous collection of new material, 2009's "Murder By Pride", premiered with 5,900 copies to debut at No. 73.
"No More Hell To Pay" was released on November 5 in North America via Frontiers Records. The effort was made available in two formats — standard CD and deluxe digipak featuring exclusive video content. Produced by STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet himself, the set features some of STRYPER's strongest and heaviest material ever.
Commented Michael Sweet, "'No More Hell To Pay' marks our 30-year anniversary and what a journey it has been! It's our eleventh studio release since our first album in 1984 ('The Yellow & The Black Attack') and it's quite possibly our best record to date.
Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/strypers-no-more-hell-to-pay-cracks-u-s-top-40/#FX1gHe4zrZbuGbEP.99
"Second Coming", a collection of re-recorded versions of STRYPER's classic songs, opened with around 4,400 units back in April to land at No. 117.
STRYPER's covers album, 2011's "The Covering", registered a first-week tally of around 4,600 copies to enter the chart at No. 175.
The band's previous collection of new material, 2009's "Murder By Pride", premiered with 5,900 copies to debut at No. 73.
"No More Hell To Pay" was released on November 5 in North America via Frontiers Records. The effort was made available in two formats — standard CD and deluxe digipak featuring exclusive video content. Produced by STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet himself, the set features some of STRYPER's strongest and heaviest material ever.
Commented Michael Sweet, "'No More Hell To Pay' marks our 30-year anniversary and what a journey it has been! It's our eleventh studio release since our first album in 1984 ('The Yellow & The Black Attack') and it's quite possibly our best record to date.
Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/strypers-no-more-hell-to-pay-cracks-u-s-top-40/#FX1gHe4zrZbuGbEP.99
"No More Hell To Pay", the new album from Christian hard rockers STRYPER,
sold around 9,600 copies in the United States in its first week of
release to debut at position No. 35 on The Billboard 200 chart.
"Second Coming", a collection of re-recorded versions of STRYPER's classic songs, opened with around 4,400 units back in April to land at No. 117.
STRYPER's covers album, 2011's "The Covering", registered a first-week tally of around 4,600 copies to enter the chart at No. 175.
The band's previous collection of new material, 2009's "Murder By Pride", premiered with 5,900 copies to debut at No. 73.
"No More Hell To Pay" was released on November 5 in North America via Frontiers Records. The effort was made available in two formats — standard CD and deluxe digipak featuring exclusive video content. Produced by STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet himself, the set features some of STRYPER's strongest and heaviest material ever.
Commented Michael Sweet, "'No More Hell To Pay' marks our 30-year anniversary and what a journey it has been! It's our eleventh studio release since our first album in 1984 ('The Yellow & The Black Attack') and it's quite possibly our best record to date.
Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/strypers-no-more-hell-to-pay-cracks-u-s-top-40/#FX1gHe4zrZbuGbEP.99
"Second Coming", a collection of re-recorded versions of STRYPER's classic songs, opened with around 4,400 units back in April to land at No. 117.
STRYPER's covers album, 2011's "The Covering", registered a first-week tally of around 4,600 copies to enter the chart at No. 175.
The band's previous collection of new material, 2009's "Murder By Pride", premiered with 5,900 copies to debut at No. 73.
"No More Hell To Pay" was released on November 5 in North America via Frontiers Records. The effort was made available in two formats — standard CD and deluxe digipak featuring exclusive video content. Produced by STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet himself, the set features some of STRYPER's strongest and heaviest material ever.
Commented Michael Sweet, "'No More Hell To Pay' marks our 30-year anniversary and what a journey it has been! It's our eleventh studio release since our first album in 1984 ('The Yellow & The Black Attack') and it's quite possibly our best record to date.
Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/strypers-no-more-hell-to-pay-cracks-u-s-top-40/#FX1gHe4zrZbuGbEP.99
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Stryper's No More Hell To Pay on November 5
Produced by frontman/guitarist Michael Sweet, the set features some of Stryper's strongest and heaviest material ever. Sweet commented, " 'No More Hell to Pay' marks our 30 year anniversary and what a journey it has been! It's our eleventh studio release since our first album in 1984 and it's quite possibly our best record to date. Why? It's everything you might expect from a Stryper record - high octane vocals, layered vocal harmonies, guitar solos galore, driving drums and bass and an energy that hasn't been achieved since our glory days. The message is equally as powerful as it offers hope and inspiration to anyone listening. If you're a Stryper fan, it'll make you proud to be one. If you're not, listen with caution as you may actually become one. We've been waving the striped flag for 30 years and we're proud to say that it's an honor to still be making music with you and for you. The best is yet to come and it's coming November 5th!"
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.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Stryper to Kanye West: If God Is On Your Album...Prove It
Michael Sweet, lead singer of Stryper, has responded on Facebook to the controversy caused by a TMZ article:
He's referring to the closing paragraph:
"I was approached by TMZ to comment on what I thought about Kanye referencing God as a featured artist on his new record. Those of you who know me, know that I have a sense of humor and it can be quite dry at times. If you read the article you'll see that is all seriousness I understand what Kanye was trying to convey. And then, in typical MS form, I clown around a little bit to lighten things up.
If this article has offended you to the point of denouncing the band then I really don't know what to say. I have no words and that's saying a lot coming from a man of many words.
It was a simple article that was meant to be encouraging and comical. Read it again and maybe you'll understand it a little better.
In love and in Christ,
M"
He's referring to the closing paragraph:
But Sweet says if Kanye means it literally -- and let's face it, he probably does -- he wants details, like ..."I've always wondered - is God a drummer, a bassist, a guitarist or a singer? I'm guessing The Master of all ..."
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Stryper's "Second Coming" on March 26
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."
Watch the video EPK:
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.
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."
Watch the video EPK:
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.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Notable 2013 Releases
Below are the announced CDs we just can't wait to play:
January 8
.Capital Kings Capital Kings
.VOTA Love Found Me
January 15
.Jason Castro Only A Mountain
January 22
.Love and Death Between Here and Lost
January 29
.Colton Dixon A Messenger
.Fiction Family Fiction Family Reunion
February 5
.Tal & Acacia Black & White
.RED Release The Panic
.Sanctus Real Run
February 12
.Jeremy Camp Reckless
February 26
.NewSong Swallow The Ocean
.Britt Nicole Gold (Mainstream Re-Issue) [Capitol]
.Plumb Need You Now
.Salvador Make Some Noise
March 12
.Steven Curtis Chapman Deep Roots
March 12
.Audio Adrenaline Kings & Queens
.Seventh Day Slumber Love & Worship [BEC]
March 26
.Stryper Second Coming
April 2
.Hawk Nelson Made
April 9
.The Almost Fear Inside Our Bones
.Josh Wilson Carry Me
April 16
.The Afters Life Is Beautiful
May 2013
.Skillet Rise
Unknown 2013
.Amy Grant untitled new studio album
.Guardian Almost Home
.Jars of Clay untitled
.NEEDTOBREATHE untitled
.Newsboys untitled new album
.Relient K untitled
.Seabird untitle
.The Waiting Mysteriet
Saturday, January 12, 2013
STRYPER Frontman Says People Who Liked 'The Covering' Will Love 'Second Coming
Hard rockers Stryper will release a collection of re-recorded versions of the band's classic songs in March via Frontiers Records. Entitled "Second Coming", the CD will contain a total of 16 cuts — two from "The Yellow And Black Attack", six from "Soldiers Under Command", six from "To Hell With The Devil", as well as two new tracks, "Bleeding From Inside Out" and "Blackened".
Stryper frontman Micheal Sweet addressed the obvious question: "Why did we re-record old songs?" That's a multiple-answer question.
Stryper frontman Micheal Sweet addressed the obvious question: "Why did we re-record old songs?" That's a multiple-answer question.
"First, because we wanted to cut out the middle men and have a little more control over our own songs.
Second, we wanted to 'fix' some things that have annoyed the 'hell' out of us for the past 30 years such as: no bass in the mix of 'The Yellow And Black Attack' or 'Soldiers Under Command', and no Tim [Gaines, bass] on the mix of 'To Hell With The Devil'. The fact that I sound a little more like a man instead of a helium-induced kid at Disneyland. :-) The sheer joy of still loving these songs and still being able to perform these songs (well, we'll let the experts be the judge of that). And last but not certainly least? We did it just because we wanted to :-)
So there you go, the mystery is over and the reasons have been revealed.
Seriously, we're really excited about this record. It's one of the few re-records that I believe will stand against any of the originals if not surpass them.
If you liked 'The Covering', you'll love 'Second Coming'!"
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Best Male Christian Vocalists of All Time
Below is our list for the best male Christian vocalists of all time.
This list is not just based on vocal prowess, criteria also include song quality, impact on industry, ability to play an instrument and/or craft a song, and of course my personal bias...
10. Matthew West
9. Ken Tamplin
8. Michael Tait (also of dc Talk & Newsboys) & Kevin Max (also of dc Talk and Audio A)
7. John Elefante
6. Michael Sweet (also of Stryper fame)
9. Ken Tamplin
8. Michael Tait (also of dc Talk & Newsboys) & Kevin Max (also of dc Talk and Audio A)
7. John Elefante
6. Michael Sweet (also of Stryper fame)
1. Russ Taff
Honorable Mentions:
Mark Schultz
Phil Keaggy
Todd Agnew
Warren Barfield
On the way to establishing post-band career:
Peter Furler (of Newsboys)
John Schlitt (of Petra fame)
Martin Smith (of delirious?)
To make the list manageable, we've also excluded vocalists who are primarily fronting a band without a body of solo work. That list is here.
Phil Keaggy
Todd Agnew
Warren Barfield
On the way to establishing post-band career:
Peter Furler (of Newsboys)
John Schlitt (of Petra fame)
Martin Smith (of delirious?)
To make the list manageable, we've also excluded vocalists who are primarily fronting a band without a body of solo work. That list is here.
Thoughts?
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
John Elefante To Join Stryper on stage at BamaJam 2012
BamaJam 2012 announced today that Michael Sweet and John Elefante will be joining rock band Stryper on stage at BamaJam Farms Friday, June 15. They join the previously-announced star studded lineup of Kid Rock, Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band, Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, NEEDTOBREATHE, Ronnie Milsap, Third Day and others, with more to be announced in the upcoming weeks. BamaJam 2012 will be held Thursday, June 14 through Saturday, June 16 in Enterprise, Alabama.
“When we said we were putting on a multi-genre event, we weren’t kidding,” said Rendy Lovelady, executive producer of BamaJam 2012. “We have more than 40 acts left to announce which will make this event one of the greatest collection of talent ever in this region.”
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Michael Sweet Announces New CD and Departure from Boston
Michael Sweet tweeted yesterday that he "Booked studio time today for the solo record! Will begin recording in December. It'll be a follow up to "Truth" w/lots of guitars."
Last month he announced that he was departing legendary rock band Boston to devote full attention to his longstanding role as frontman of re-emerging legendary metal band Stryper.
Sweet joined BOSTON in 2008, sharing lead vocals and playing guitar on a headlining tour of North America, performing the band's classic hits like "More than a Feeling," “Peace of Mind,” “Amanda” and “Don't Look Back.”
Following the BOSTON tour, Stryper released the 2009 studio album Murder by Pride (featuring a cover of BOSTON’s "Peace of Mind"), which led to a yearlong world tour with all of the original members. In 2010, Stryper released The Covering, and another world tour recently concluded. Stryper is currently in the studio working on an untitled release for 2011.
Stryper has sold more than 8 million albums worldwide. The group’s unprecedented 1986 album To Hell with the Devil went double-platinum and was named one of the “100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music” by CCM Magazine.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Stryper to Host Holy Land Tour For Fans in 2011
Platinum-selling rock band Stryper announced today that they will be hosting a 10-day tour of the Holy Land February 12-21, 2011. The once-in-a-lifetime VIP tour will be limited to 150 people. Stryper fans will be able to spend time with the band during this unique travel opportunity, with portions of the trip being filmed for an upcoming DVD.
"Oz, Robert, Tim and I are excited to go to Israel and see first-hand the birthplace of Christianity," says lead vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet. "And to be able to share this experience with some of our fans makes this even more incredible."
The tour will visit the following locations in Israel:
* Caesarea: A city built by King Herod the Great
* Mount Carmel: Where the prophet Elijah defeated the false prophets of Baal
* Galilee Boat Ride: Where Jesus walked on the water
* Caesarea Philippi: Where the disciple Peter first confessed Jesus as the Messiah
* Nazareth Village: A recreation of a village at the time of Jesus
* Jordan River Baptism: An opportunity for those who wish to be baptized in the Jordan River
* Masada: Where the final Jewish revolt against the Romans took place
* The Dead Sea: A chance to float in the most therapeutic waters in the world
* Pools of Bethesda: Where Jesus healed the man who was lame for 37 years
* Garden Tomb: The place of Jesus’ crucifixion and Resurrection
* Yad Vashem: Memorial to the Holocaust
* Western Wall Tunnels: 60 feet below the modern city of Jerusalem
* Jerusalem: The City of God
* Mount of Olives: Where Jesus rode the donkey through the Eastern Gate
* Garden of Gethsemane: Where Jesus prayed before He was betrayed by Judas
* Western Wall: Holiest site in Judaism
Due to limited availability, this trip will sell out quickly. Reservations can be secured for only $300. To register, please contact ari@ihtours.com or 1-877-999-8868 ext 415.
The cost for this unique travel opportunity is $3,299.00 per person, which includes airfare out of Los Angeles, New York or Toronto; hotel accommodations; all buffet breakfasts and dinners; air-conditioned transportation; an English-speaking tour guide and entrance fees to all of the sites. Price is based on double-occupancy and does not include airport tax, tip fee or lunch meals.
For more information, please contact joe@amaral.tv or 1-877-628-2800.
"Oz, Robert, Tim and I are excited to go to Israel and see first-hand the birthplace of Christianity," says lead vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet. "And to be able to share this experience with some of our fans makes this even more incredible."
The tour will visit the following locations in Israel:
* Caesarea: A city built by King Herod the Great
* Mount Carmel: Where the prophet Elijah defeated the false prophets of Baal
* Galilee Boat Ride: Where Jesus walked on the water
* Caesarea Philippi: Where the disciple Peter first confessed Jesus as the Messiah
* Nazareth Village: A recreation of a village at the time of Jesus
* Jordan River Baptism: An opportunity for those who wish to be baptized in the Jordan River
* Masada: Where the final Jewish revolt against the Romans took place
* The Dead Sea: A chance to float in the most therapeutic waters in the world
* Pools of Bethesda: Where Jesus healed the man who was lame for 37 years
* Garden Tomb: The place of Jesus’ crucifixion and Resurrection
* Yad Vashem: Memorial to the Holocaust
* Western Wall Tunnels: 60 feet below the modern city of Jerusalem
* Jerusalem: The City of God
* Mount of Olives: Where Jesus rode the donkey through the Eastern Gate
* Garden of Gethsemane: Where Jesus prayed before He was betrayed by Judas
* Western Wall: Holiest site in Judaism
Due to limited availability, this trip will sell out quickly. Reservations can be secured for only $300. To register, please contact ari@ihtours.com or 1-877-999-8868 ext 415.
The cost for this unique travel opportunity is $3,299.00 per person, which includes airfare out of Los Angeles, New York or Toronto; hotel accommodations; all buffet breakfasts and dinners; air-conditioned transportation; an English-speaking tour guide and entrance fees to all of the sites. Price is based on double-occupancy and does not include airport tax, tip fee or lunch meals.
For more information, please contact joe@amaral.tv or 1-877-628-2800.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Stryper Marks Milestone with New CD and 25th Anniversary Tour
Stryper released their new studio album, Murder By Pride, which was released today - twenty-five years to the day after the release of their debut EP, The Yellow and Black Attack.
The band will kick off a 25th Anniversary Tour in September, touring throughout the U.S. before heading out on an international run in early 2010. In addition to their hits and fan favorites, Stryper will perform songs from their latest studio album Murder by Pride.
The tour will be a two set show. The first set will be new Stryper material and include current bassist Tracy Ferrie, along with original members Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet and Oz Fox. The second set will feature all four original members, including original bassist Tim Gaines, wearing new yellow and black stage outfits from the original designer and performing the band's hits from the last twenty-five years.
The 25th Anniversary Tour will be a family project, with Michael Sweet Jr.'s band Flight Patterns opening all dates. Flight Patterns' debut album will be released this fall on Fifty Three Five Records.
Murder by Pride includes a cover of the BOSTON song "Peace of Mind" (featuring BOSTON founder, guitarist and songwriter Tom Scholz on the recording). Ironically, Stryper had recorded "Peace of Mind" and planned to include it on Murder by Pride long before Michael Sweet was asked to join BOSTON on vocals and guitar for their 54-city headlining tour of North America in summer 2008.
The band will kick off a 25th Anniversary Tour in September, touring throughout the U.S. before heading out on an international run in early 2010. In addition to their hits and fan favorites, Stryper will perform songs from their latest studio album Murder by Pride.
The tour will be a two set show. The first set will be new Stryper material and include current bassist Tracy Ferrie, along with original members Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet and Oz Fox. The second set will feature all four original members, including original bassist Tim Gaines, wearing new yellow and black stage outfits from the original designer and performing the band's hits from the last twenty-five years.
The 25th Anniversary Tour will be a family project, with Michael Sweet Jr.'s band Flight Patterns opening all dates. Flight Patterns' debut album will be released this fall on Fifty Three Five Records.
Murder by Pride includes a cover of the BOSTON song "Peace of Mind" (featuring BOSTON founder, guitarist and songwriter Tom Scholz on the recording). Ironically, Stryper had recorded "Peace of Mind" and planned to include it on Murder by Pride long before Michael Sweet was asked to join BOSTON on vocals and guitar for their 54-city headlining tour of North America in summer 2008.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Stryper's Oz Fox Marries Hookers for Jesus' Annie Lobért
Stryper guitarist Oz Fox and founder of Hookers for Jesus Annie Lobért are set to be married yesterday, June 5. Fox and Lobért met in February 2008.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Stryper's 25th Anniversary Tour
Stryper will begin touring in September, hitting approximately 50 cities across America. This will be followed by International tour dates in January and February of 2010.
25 years ago Stryper broke on to the scene with their debut EP Yellow and Black Attack and have since gone on to sell 8 million records worldwide.
The 25th Anniversary Tour will be a 2 set show. The first set will be new Stryper material and include bassist Tracy Ferrie, along with original members Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, and Oz Fox. The second set will be classic Stryper hits and will be all 4 original members, including original bassist Tim Gaines. Michael Sweet Jr's band will be the opening band on the tour.
25 years ago Stryper broke on to the scene with their debut EP Yellow and Black Attack and have since gone on to sell 8 million records worldwide.
The 25th Anniversary Tour will be a 2 set show. The first set will be new Stryper material and include bassist Tracy Ferrie, along with original members Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, and Oz Fox. The second set will be classic Stryper hits and will be all 4 original members, including original bassist Tim Gaines. Michael Sweet Jr's band will be the opening band on the tour.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Crossovers deux
P.O.D. - e.g., "Youth of a Nation" (#1 Rock), "Alive" (#2 Rock), "Boom" (#13 Rock), "Will You" (#12 Rock), "Goodbye for Now" (#17 Rock), "Rock the Party" (#25 Rock)
Relient K - e.g., "Be My Escape" (#48 Pop 100),"Who I Am Hates Who I've Been" (#22 Top 40), "Must Have Done Something Right" (#45 Top 40), "The Best Thing" (#47 Top 40)
Sanctus Real - e.g., "I'm Not Alright"
Sixpence None the Richer - "Kiss Me" (#2) and "There She Goes"(#7 Top 40) "Breathe Your Name"(#18 Top 40) & "Don't Dream It's Over" (#9 Top 40)
Stacie Orrico - "(There's Gotta Be) More To Life" (Top 20), "Stuck" (Top 5) and hits overseas: "I Promise" (top 30 UK), "I Could Be The One" (top 40 UK)
Stryper - "Honestly" (#32 Top40), "Calling On You", "Free", "Always There for You"
Superchick - "It's On" (movies "Zoom" & "Nancy Drew"),"Anthem", "It's On", "Get Up" ("Ice Princess"), "One Girl Revolution"(Disney's "Holiday in the Sun")
Switchfoot - e.g., "Meant to Live" (#5 Pop), "I Dare You to Move"(#6 Pop), "This Is Your Life" (#30 Rock), & "Stars"(#16 Rock), "Oh! Gravity" (#36 Rock)
TobyMac - lots of commercials, e.g., with "The Slam" and "Boomin"
Wilshire "Special" (#)
Relient K - e.g., "Be My Escape" (#48 Pop 100),"Who I Am Hates Who I've Been" (#22 Top 40), "Must Have Done Something Right" (#45 Top 40), "The Best Thing" (#47 Top 40)
Sanctus Real - e.g., "I'm Not Alright"
Sixpence None the Richer - "Kiss Me" (#2) and "There She Goes"(#7 Top 40) "Breathe Your Name"(#18 Top 40) & "Don't Dream It's Over" (#9 Top 40)
Stacie Orrico - "(There's Gotta Be) More To Life" (Top 20), "Stuck" (Top 5) and hits overseas: "I Promise" (top 30 UK), "I Could Be The One" (top 40 UK)
Stryper - "Honestly" (#32 Top40), "Calling On You", "Free", "Always There for You"
Superchick - "It's On" (movies "Zoom" & "Nancy Drew"),"Anthem", "It's On", "Get Up" ("Ice Princess"), "One Girl Revolution"(Disney's "Holiday in the Sun")
Switchfoot - e.g., "Meant to Live" (#5 Pop), "I Dare You to Move"(#6 Pop), "This Is Your Life" (#30 Rock), & "Stars"(#16 Rock), "Oh! Gravity" (#36 Rock)
TobyMac - lots of commercials, e.g., with "The Slam" and "Boomin"
Wilshire "Special" (#)
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