I think part of the reason they still sound great, besides the blessing of God on they're lives is they haven't destroyed their minds and talent with drugs and alcohol. Thank you Lord for a Christian Band that really rocks. I remember them in the 80's. I'm 64.
@@steely666 Thats so dumb. So, if God wanted us to rely on faith having no proof, which the bible says, wouldnt he allow innocent people to die? I know this is getting big and deep, but if innocent wives never died, innocent children never died, couldn't one make a strong argument for the existence of a higher power? Answer that.
Yes they are blessed. So are we all. BTW: these guys were coke head party animals back in the day.....just thought you'd want to know....nice guys, dont get me wrong, they were like the rest, party, booze, drugs, women....just preaching Gods word in a rock anthem way, which is good. Better than writing songs about suicide or creating violence...
I loved these guys as a kid! God, they still sound remarkable! True story.... In 8th grade our music teacher had us bring in music to play for the class, and he would rate them, see Mr. Brunell was a classical pianist and he loved all things classical. Well, I brought in Stryper’s Battle Hyme of the Republic, for the class to listen to and this is what He said to us as he was almost in tears, he said something in these lines “This was powerful, this is almost perfect! But I can’t give these guys a 10, bc there’s only one man that can create a perfect score (as he turns and point at a picture hanging on the wall), Mozart!” I’ll never forget that day!!! Br. Brunell gave my taste in music a 9.5 rating!!! 🤟 RIP Mr. Brunell!!!!
@@zexedearth89 Actually, that’s not quite accurate. They did use some prerecorded background vocal tracks in some of their early years - the “In God We Trust” tour comes to mind - but Michael’s lead vocals were always live. I believe that they pretty much stopped using the prerecorded background vocal tracks around the time of their “Against the Law” tour. Yes, they continue to use keyboard backing tracks for a few staples (such as “Honestly” and “Sing-Along Song”) and there is a brief guitar sample that they use in “The Way,” but that is pretty much it - and these are all instrumental tracks/sample, nothing related to the vocals. In recent years, Michael has been much more strategic about which high notes to sing live - he has to, otherwise he wouldn’t have any voice left by the end of the show. Also, don’t overlook Oz’s vocals. In certain songs he sounds incredibly similar to Michael. In 2018, when they did “Always There For You,” Oz took the “lead” and Michael did the lower harmony for a portion of the chorus. Sorry if this was rambling a bit, but the truth is Michael Sweet sounds this good because he IS that good, not due to fakery or prerecorded vocals.
Been listening to Stryper since the 1980's, was serving in the military overseas my roommate was a huge Stryper fan, I started listening and was very impressed with the music and loved the Christian aspect of their songs. I'm 53 and still a fan. God Bless !
Awesome...I was a fan early on then they faded from my regular listening for some years....Then, out of know where they release The Covering and I'm back on board. Their last 4 releases No More Hell to Pay, Fallen, God Damn Evil and the just released Even the Devil Believes are incredible...check out my reactions to the new one...Also check out Michael Sweet's solo work if you haven't already, One Sided War and Ten, Incredible! To top that all off, check out Sweet & Lynch, Only to Rise and Unified!
Michael Sweet has brought the word of God to so many people for so many years......his band and himself are such a blessing to have in our lives and I for one am thankful and grateful for their blessings.....
Rocking for Jesus! God has so much more than earthly pleasures that don't really satisfy us. In the end they just leave us empty. Their is only one name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved!
Michaels voice has somewhat been renewed!!! He sounds crisp strong and on point, on all the shows of this tour that I've seen on you tube! He still sounds like back in the 80's!!! Stryper you are a blessing and may God continue you to bless you on this tour!!!
I am an atheist, Indian by background. I had no idea they were a Christian band when I first heard them while I was still living in India. I loved their music, and I still do. They are a super talented bunch of musicians.
Michael, lead singer, guitarist and still sounds Amazing, God Bless Stryper , They spread the Gospel on the hardest places since the 80’s. Waaao! ... To hell with the devil, last song 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇵🇷
Stryper is better now than they were in the 80s. Now that King and county did a remake of stryper song . A new generation of kids will know this song! As well as listen to the original! To Hell with Satan !!God 🙏 reigns!!
Came here to re-listen to this as this came on "Slippery When Wet" station on iheart whilst cutting on the tractor. 80s/90s were truly a great time for awesome rock music!
Such a great mix, totally balanced (apart from the start of Oz solo). Friend of mine saw them late 80s at a festival with the stage at the bottom of a valley making a natural bowl. The acoustics were terrible. My friend was mixing for one of the early bands and said he couldn't get a good sound. Stryper came on later and their sound was perfectly balance. He still has no idea how they did it. They also kicked and blew everyone away. Total professionals.
Still bitter for the cancellation of their concert in Dallas in 1989 /1990 ( can’t remember exactly) We were there but told by the police at the arena of the cancellation.😔😔😔. Great band anyway. Fan till today.
I got to see them in Pittsburgh for the first time grew up listening to them but never got the opportunity to see them live until that show I will honestly say as a fan the band is still on point despite all the nay Sayers their message still has meaning
Michael Sweet has to be the only singer from the entire 80s hair metal era that can still hit that high note... and he can shred too! God gave him so much talent, he could have made so much more money in a secular act but instead he chose to glorify God. I was born in 1991 so I don't know about their glory days but I'm a Stryper fan for life.
Really? Go back and check everything they have out. Old stuff is great and their new stuff rocks even harder....they have a new release coming soon called, Even The Devil Believes.
I was in a Christian rock band back in the early 90s. I always wanted to start Sunday morning church with this song. They'd have had to have a few EMTs standing by. :-)
I saw the major Christian acts of the 80s/early 90s - Larry Norman, Randy Stonehill, Phil Keaggy, Joe English Band, Servant, Petra, Resurrection band. I've met some of the people in these bands and have enjoyed their music through the years. Never saw Stryper though. I had sat i church for about three years and had figured out what I had to do, but was a bit concerned about music. OK, if I do this Jesus thing does that mean I can't listen to Led Zeppelin any more? Because there's no way I'm listening to Pat Boone for the rest of my life. Then along came Resurrection Band. Oh yeah baby!
Stryper provides Heavy metal music. Without a Alcohol and drug fuelled past. A Band that promotes Jesus. Certainly not all that common in Metal genre of Music. Healthy Christian living has preserved them in above average durability. 🎵🎶👍
I met these guys at a 7-11 store in Covina California...I was in my car with a Scorpions cassette playing...they came up and asked if I liked metal...I said yes and the gave me a cassette and told me to check it out...then they handed me a Bible and poof they were gone. I remember it like it was yesterday. ;)
I always liked the guitar distortion. That's how metal wings are supposed to sound. I prefer his vocals today: GOD damn evil is so relevant today. Sometimes you just gotta hear it. When, devilS use everyone around you like scapegoats to tear you apart at the roots of the heart...
I'm a very non-religious person...but Stryper sticks to their guns (regardless of my opinion on their message) and plays kick-ass heavy metal. Keep on ripping, rippers!
Luke 8:12Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
Joe Kinchicken Jesus died to take your punishment on the cross my friend. He took your punishment. He is deadly serious of how abhorrent he feels toward sin. Jesus IS THE way, THE life and THE truth. In no way is that indoctrination. Just facts. Reject him you’ll reject the One who sent Him. He commands all man everywhere to repent. Why do you think this bands does what they do? To honor the One they know has they’re soul in his hands. You should investigate a little further.
@Joe Kinchicken Dude, chill. Why do you GAF about another person's beliefs anyway? Did a Christian beat you up when you were younger??? No need to get salty with other commenters. Live and let live.
@@scarlodonnell3631 jesus only died for a weekend. He still exists today. He sacrificed nothing. The fact that you would worship a being who would have his own kid tortured and killed in your place says a lot about you. I guess you dont believe in personal responsibility, and will gladly let an innocent being suffer in your place
I think part of the reason they still sound great, besides the blessing of God on they're lives is they haven't destroyed their minds and talent with drugs and alcohol. Thank you Lord for a Christian Band that really rocks. I remember them in the 80's. I'm 64.
Heck yeah Im 51 and I remember then well when they first hit big.
God didn't save his wife. No God here.
@@steely666 Thats so dumb. So, if God wanted us to rely on faith having no proof, which the bible says, wouldnt he allow innocent people to die? I know this is getting big and deep, but if innocent wives never died, innocent children never died, couldn't one make a strong argument for the existence of a higher power? Answer that.
Yes they are blessed. So are we all. BTW: these guys were coke head party animals back in the day.....just thought you'd want to know....nice guys, dont get me wrong, they were like the rest, party, booze, drugs, women....just preaching Gods word in a rock anthem way, which is good. Better than writing songs about suicide or creating violence...
@@sammue6349 really? How'd you come to know that? Not doubting just asking
These guys still sound as good as they did 30 years ago. Stryper kicks ass!!
@Hawkeye Mods le ha hecho en➡➡➡➡➡➡➡➡➡
I saw em live in 85. That was 36 years ago. They sound nowhere near as good.
@@WellseeTheend One of the best places for a burger and brew is Rocky's Crown Pub n Pacific Beach San Diego.
Stryper has kept sounding great since the 80s but it’s a sin to curse
I loved these guys as a kid! God, they still sound remarkable!
True story....
In 8th grade our music teacher had us bring in music to play for the class, and he would rate them, see Mr. Brunell was a classical pianist and he loved all things classical. Well, I brought in Stryper’s Battle Hyme of the Republic, for the class to listen to and this is what He said to us as he was almost in tears, he said something in these lines “This was powerful, this is almost perfect! But I can’t give these guys a 10, bc there’s only one man that can create a perfect score (as he turns and point at a picture hanging on the wall), Mozart!”
I’ll never forget that day!!! Br. Brunell gave my taste in music a 9.5 rating!!! 🤟
RIP Mr. Brunell!!!!
The band without drug, alcohol and their quality still survive until today. God Bless Stryper. From Indonesia 2019
But they do enjoy their strip joints....
Because the Lord blessed them cause they're doing his work
@Lucy Ferr ooooh so edgy
Lucy Ferr ah.. you mad at God? Whaaa
@@motleycrue24 No, I think not!!
Michael Sweet can still wail, can't believe he can still hit those notes
A lifetime of NOT smoking and toking will do wonders for keeping your voice in good shape
His voice sounds INCREDIBLE
Lmao, dude please, get a grip :p they have been using playback and backing tracks for years now....
@@tarantul-anvil3851 and I'm sure he has great vocal coaches too
@@zexedearth89 Actually, that’s not quite accurate. They did use some prerecorded background vocal tracks in some of their early years - the “In God We Trust” tour comes to mind - but Michael’s lead vocals were always live. I believe that they pretty much stopped using the prerecorded background vocal tracks around the time of their “Against the Law” tour. Yes, they continue to use keyboard backing tracks for a few staples (such as “Honestly” and “Sing-Along Song”) and there is a brief guitar sample that they use in “The Way,” but that is pretty much it - and these are all instrumental tracks/sample, nothing related to the vocals.
In recent years, Michael has been much more strategic about which high notes to sing live - he has to, otherwise he wouldn’t have any voice left by the end of the show. Also, don’t overlook Oz’s vocals. In certain songs he sounds incredibly similar to Michael. In 2018, when they did “Always There For You,” Oz took the “lead” and Michael did the lower harmony for a portion of the chorus. Sorry if this was rambling a bit, but the truth is Michael Sweet sounds this good because he IS that good, not due to fakery or prerecorded vocals.
Been listening to Stryper since the 1980's, was serving in the military overseas my roommate was a huge Stryper fan, I started listening and was very impressed with the music and loved the Christian aspect of their songs. I'm 53 and still a fan. God Bless !
Awesome...I was a fan early on then they faded from my regular listening for some years....Then, out of know where they release The Covering and I'm back on board. Their last 4 releases No More Hell to Pay, Fallen, God Damn Evil and the just released Even the Devil Believes are incredible...check out my reactions to the new one...Also check out Michael Sweet's solo work if you haven't already, One Sided War and Ten, Incredible! To top that all off, check out Sweet & Lynch, Only to Rise and Unified!
They still sound great. God has watched over them well.
Michael Sweet has brought the word of God to so many people for so many years......his band and himself are such a blessing to have in our lives and I for one am thankful and grateful for their blessings.....
Rocking for Jesus! God has so much more than earthly pleasures that don't really satisfy us. In the end they just leave us empty. Their is only one name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved!
Michaels voice has somewhat been renewed!!! He sounds crisp strong and on point, on all the shows of this tour that I've seen on you tube! He still sounds like back in the 80's!!! Stryper you are a blessing and may God continue you to bless you on this tour!!!
Ray D.C. In my opinion he sounds even better. There is a ton and a half of power in that sound!
Agree with you 100%. He sounds awesome.
I guess that's what happens when you're not abusing drugs, alcohol, etc when you're young.
Amazing solo. To hell with the devil is the number 1 song. Great and melodic song. Love this song
Stryper outlasted ALL of the 80's 'BIG hair' bands and Mike Sweet's voice is unmatched by ANY1 in rock PERIOD!
I am an atheist, Indian by background. I had no idea they were a Christian band when I first heard them while I was still living in India. I loved their music, and I still do. They are a super talented bunch of musicians.
These guys still rock hard! They never slow down and every new album they come out with just gets better and better!
Michael, lead singer, guitarist and still sounds Amazing, God Bless Stryper , They spread the Gospel on the hardest places since the 80’s. Waaao! ... To hell with the devil, last song 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇵🇷
Stryper is better now than they were in the 80s. Now that King and county did a remake of stryper song . A new generation of kids will know this song! As well as listen to the original! To Hell with Satan !!God 🙏 reigns!!
That crowd.......How are they not bouncing to one of the greatest songs ever!
Because they might break a hip...
Michael Sweet looks like he was in his 30's here and the voice, WOW. One of the best metal singers of all times.
Came here to re-listen to this as this came on "Slippery When Wet" station on iheart whilst cutting on the tractor. 80s/90s were truly a great time for awesome rock music!
WOW still kicking it ,still one Hell of a band Christian or not
Saw them in the 80's , WOW still sound so great!
You guys are still one of my favorites of all time
Wow. What a phenomenal performance! Rock on Brothers 💪.
살아있네 와..
Rocking for Jesus means a blessed life and still Rockin at 50+
Saw these guys in 2018 some of there new stuff is even better than the 80s these guys still put on a good show
Such a great mix, totally balanced (apart from the start of Oz solo).
Friend of mine saw them late 80s at a festival with the stage at the bottom of a valley making a natural bowl. The acoustics were terrible. My friend was mixing for one of the early bands and said he couldn't get a good sound. Stryper came on later and their sound was perfectly balance. He still has no idea how they did it. They also kicked and blew everyone away. Total professionals.
Wow these guys still rock after all these years!!!!!!
Love that higher toned intro 👌👌👌 Solo was fantastic and I love how he actually pulled the high note! He's usually careful with them.
Michael Sweet the greatest rock singer of all times. Stryper still the best......
Adding Perry Richardson on bass was a great move. He has a great love of the fans and he's one of the best musicians in the business.
I'm not even a Christian, but these guys been rocking their message with conviction and power
Always loved these guys, always will !!!!
Still bitter for the cancellation of their concert in Dallas in 1989 /1990 ( can’t remember exactly) We were there but told by the police at the arena of the cancellation.😔😔😔. Great band anyway. Fan till today.
아직까지 내 가슴을 활활 타오르게하는 형님..
Stryper is so good live, and somehow getting heavier and better with each recent release as well!
여전히 노래 잘하시네 최고!!!!
These guys really rock live. I was fortunate enough to see them last week and let me tell you, the best band I’ve ever seen live.
Stryper rocked back in the mid 80s.....always liked them,very underrated band all are great players and Mike's voice on POINT!
Tears of pure joy
Growing up listening to them
one of my the key value in my life.
Robert is facing the crowd these days..great performance and Perry is killing it.
I would say with the size of the venues they play he hasn't no choice these days. They sound great.
Prayers up for Oz fox. My favorite band since 1983 real METAL is serving JESUS. STRYPER 4 ever🎸
Thankyou Father for this glorious music you have given us💯💯🙏
Exactly!!! God Bless!! Thank you!!
30 년 팬입니다 사랑해요
뭔데.... 예수님인가.. 부활하셨다 . 신의 목소리!!
Thank God for Stryper!
God Bless you guys and and Godspeed. Love
I got to see them in Pittsburgh for the first time grew up listening to them but never got the opportunity to see them live until that show I will honestly say as a fan the band is still on point despite all the nay Sayers their message still has meaning
Perry Richardson of Firehouse is the bass player!
Stryper amazing~
Wow Sweet is on fire here 🔥
To Hell with old age
Wow. These guys still got it. Pretty dam impressive
Still kicking ass
Michael Sweet has to be the only singer from the entire 80s hair metal era that can still hit that high note... and he can shred too! God gave him so much talent, he could have made so much more money in a secular act but instead he chose to glorify God. I was born in 1991 so I don't know about their glory days but I'm a Stryper fan for life.
Tommy Shaw from Styx still sounds like he did in the 70s
Rob Halford, hello?
One of my favorite bands!!
First time hearing their music but i love it.good tunes rock.
Really? Go back and check everything they have out. Old stuff is great and their new stuff rocks even harder....they have a new release coming soon called, Even The Devil Believes.
One of the great metal bands of the 1980's.
Best display of Oz and Michael to date!!
Amazing!
I was in a Christian rock band back in the early 90s. I always wanted to start Sunday morning church with this song. They'd have had to have a few EMTs standing by. :-)
LOL...True
I saw the major Christian acts of the 80s/early 90s - Larry Norman, Randy Stonehill, Phil Keaggy, Joe English Band, Servant, Petra, Resurrection band. I've met some of the people in these bands and have enjoyed their music through the years. Never saw Stryper though.
I had sat i church for about three years and had figured out what I had to do, but was a bit concerned about music. OK, if I do this Jesus thing does that mean I can't listen to Led Zeppelin any more? Because there's no way I'm listening to Pat Boone for the rest of my life. Then along came Resurrection Band. Oh yeah baby!
STR🤘PER rules!
I saw them in 1995, those were the days , they still freaking rock
Stryper provides Heavy metal music. Without a Alcohol and drug fuelled past. A Band that promotes Jesus. Certainly not all that common in Metal genre of Music. Healthy Christian living has preserved them in above average durability. 🎵🎶👍
존경합니다
Feb 2020, still watching
Wow they are amazing
I can't believe these guys are still going. Last time i herd them and this song is the 80s. My sister had the album this song was on. Great job.
Micheal Sweet has got some serious pipes🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘and always has!
777 IN GOD WE TRUST
Yeah. Power drive. Real rock guys. Old school metal hard! Bravo! Salute you!!! Thanks for your music & energy.
I want to Learn this and Play it LIVE ok! Rock ON STRYPER.
Awesome 👍 God bless Stryper
This modern new generation crowd has no clue about what Headbangers are. Or they might drop their phones.
Absolutely correct!
Yep, they look absolutely stupid looking at a device, instead of the actual live band and rocking out. I hate millennials.
They are looking at Doja Cat Videos ...lol 😂
Man the reason u go to the front is to bang the shit out of ur head, long live good old headbangers🤘
@@brettkeepin808 AMEN or LIKEWISE!
God bless you stryper and Michael Sweet ✝️✝️✝️
Stryper is my musical hero I love you guys
Damn sound GREAT!!!! 1986 I got my 1st STRYPER album!!
I met these guys at a 7-11 store in Covina California...I was in my car with a Scorpions cassette playing...they came up and asked if I liked metal...I said yes and the gave me a cassette and told me to check it out...then they handed me a Bible and poof they were gone. I remember it like it was yesterday. ;)
Wow. Sounding just as good as the first time I saw them back in the 80s.. Crazy!!!
Living legend
존나멋있다 진짜
COMPLETELY... awesome!
Michael Sweet Hits the high note at the end AWESOME 👍
Top 10 Album of the Entire Hair Metal Era. Mighty!
Such an amazing band.
Love Stryper!
Hey Vince Niel, Steven Pearcey, and Don Dokken...that's what a 50+ year old 80's rocker is supposed to sound like!!!
Oz’s voice holds up as well as Michaels’s. Vince, Pearce and Don should all be ashamed of themselves.
I'm sorry to do this to you Michael but he's a lot closer to 60 than 50 but man he still up there with his range
Vince, Steven and Don also listen to Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. singing👌
And Axl
To be fair, Don Dokken had to deal with cancer treatment that fucked up his vocal range for a bit. Thankfully, it recovered
Michael sweet voice never die...Stryper forever !!!!!!.
I always liked the guitar distortion. That's how metal wings are supposed to sound. I prefer his vocals today: GOD damn evil is so relevant today. Sometimes you just gotta hear it. When, devilS use everyone around you like scapegoats to tear you apart at the roots of the heart...
saw these guys in Orlando in 1990. I remember the drummer had many kick drums
They've still got it.
ROCK FOR JESUS !
STRYPER is like fine wine and cheese. They get better with age!!! 777
VERDADEIRAMENTE, UMA AUTÊNTICA BANDA CRISTÃ.
It's crazy good !!!!!!!
진짜 대단하다 와 ㅎ
Still nice to see as always - they played at PCC In the early 80’s. . I’ve seen them in a few clubs as well . The 80’s were the best
i would pay to see these guys still rockin
I'm a very non-religious person...but Stryper sticks to their guns (regardless of my opinion on their message) and plays kick-ass heavy metal. Keep on ripping, rippers!
Luke 8:12Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
So GOoD!
The most underrated guitarist in metal history: Michael Sweet
haha in metal history
Joe Kinchicken Jesus died to take your punishment on the cross my friend. He took your punishment. He is deadly serious of how abhorrent he feels toward sin. Jesus IS THE way, THE life and THE truth. In no way is that indoctrination. Just facts. Reject him you’ll reject the One who sent Him. He commands all man everywhere to repent. Why do you think this bands does what they do? To honor the One they know has they’re soul in his hands. You should investigate a little further.
@Joe Kinchicken Dude, chill. Why do you GAF about another person's beliefs anyway? Did a Christian beat you up when you were younger??? No need to get salty with other commenters. Live and let live.
Joe Kinchicken there would have been a bunch less wars!!
@@scarlodonnell3631 jesus only died for a weekend. He still exists today. He sacrificed nothing. The fact that you would worship a being who would have his own kid tortured and killed in your place says a lot about you. I guess you dont believe in personal responsibility, and will gladly let an innocent being suffer in your place