This band enjoyed crossover success with mainstream headbangers at the time DESPITE being a Christian band (metalheads back then wouldn't usually touch a Christian rock band with the proverbial 10-foot pole), but somewhat ironically their popularity took a big nose dive after they released Against the Law, their least Christian album.
@@supertrexandroidxthey wanted to move away from Christian Rock. They felt that they were being forced into an image that didn't fit the members, to be held up as role models for Christian youth. One member smoked another took an occasional drink. Honestly,the way some people carried on, you'd think that they had announced their conversion to Satanism.
Don't forget "All of me" from that same album. It's the second to the last last song and also one of the greatest. I sang it to my girlfriend and she fell in love with me more and strypers music.
I pray that every one knows that Jesus christ died for every ones sins past present and future and when they belive he died for them personaly they will live in HEAVEN 4 EVER with him thats his promise.the book of John chapter 3 verse 16 i know this and my heart is at peace with jesus christ and im not afraid of death i loook 4 word to leaving this very sick world
@@theodoreritola7641 The Bible is just a chaotically cobbled-together anthology of disjointed documents, composed, revised, translated, distorted and 'improved' by hundreds of anonymous authors, editors and copyists, unknown to us and mostly unknown to each other, spanning centuries, it shouldn't be taken serious.
@@ShawnEberlein-eu2lu Jesus was a anti-Roman radical Jewish Man, one of many in that time, not the Son of any God, people back them were very gulible and infantile, scared of storms and didn't understand anything, they believed in Gods, Miracles, Sorcery and Magic, they had not Logic.
Info on the Bible verse - Isaiah 53:5 reads: "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." That's how they got the name Stryper. The band’s name stands for “Salvation Through Redemption Yielding Peace, Encouragement, and Righteousness.”
Can't play Stryper without eventually doing "Soldiers Under Command" I went to 3 of their concerts. Michael Sweet the lead singer has crazy vocal range and the guitarist Oz Fox is so good.
@@Rocker1983 Then you haven't heard anything from them since the 80's. They've been releasing harder and heavier albums since 2005, but particularly since 2013.
@@mikenastasi8927 Your right. The new stuff is heavy. I misspoke. I should have said I think the early 80s albums were heavier than the late 80s and early 90s.
Another song from the Soldiers Under Command album that was great was Waiting for a Love That's Real. ❤️❤️❤️ JESUS IS THE HOLY TRINITY, THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT!!! 👏👏👏
Glory be to G+d...... Knowing Stryper since about 35 + years... Still they are Trustworthy Worship pers of the TRUTH..... Thk. you FATHER honoring them and multiply the Music. YOUR LOVE and Gospel multiplied through them. Halelu-YAH.
They are to this day my favorite band out of the 80’s. They are still making music and touring. Very underrated band. Best duo guitarists and best vocal harmonies.
The lead singer, micheal sweet, sang for Boston for a while after their lead singer passed away. Great voice. Stryper is one of those bands that got heavier with age. Their new stuff rocks hard!
If you ever get the opportunity to see Stryper live in concert....DO IT!! I have been enjoying their music since the mid 1980's and they still pump out new music to this day!!! Michael Sweet has an incredible range for his age and I am always surprised when they release a new track!!
I had their song, "Together As One," professionally performed at my wedding in 1989. We had so many compliments, as so many had no idea who "Stryper" was. My teenage son introduced me to them at the time. I love all of their music!! They are a very talented group of guys. They were known as a heavy metal christian band. Another of their great songs is, "Honestly."
Back in the day STRYPER was my very 1st concert where White Lion opened up for them in the In GOD we Trust Tour in 1988 and I saw this band 3 times and each time there were better and made time with meeting there fans as well .
Lead singer Michael Sweet has an insane vocal range. Honestly is another beautiful slow song. His brother Robert plays the drums. Best Christian rock ever!
Michael Sweet’s vocals are amazing…still are after all these decades. And…his brother Robert on the drums is one of the best drummer/showmen of the 80s!!
"By His stripes, we are healed..." The biblical quote from which Stryper got their name. If they were able to help salvage even life with their songs of inspiration, then they have truly done a blessed thing.
They are still touring today and sound just as good as they did back in the 80's. Michael still has a killer voice and can hit all the crazy high notes!
Michael Sweet kinda sounds like the heavy metal version of Dennis DeYoung of Styx. Not only is Michael Sweet one of the all-time greatest vocalists of any genre, he also seriously shreds on guitar and their latest albums from 2013 up until today are even heavier than their music from the 80s. I still have one of their Bibles that they would throw out to the audience during their "Soldiers Under Command" Tour in 1985. More Stryper! Thank you.
Stryper is a legendary band with a huge catalog. “Always there for you”, “In God We Trust”, “Transgressor”, “The Valley”, “Sorry”, “Soldiers under Command”, all great choices, the list goes on and on. Huge catalog.
Michael Sweet is absolutely amazing when it comes to singing. They are still making music to this day and Perry Richardson from Firehouse is their bass player now.
Stryper catches so much undeserved heat, but they are a phenomenal band, and Michael Sweet's vocals are next level. For an even softer side, their song "Honestly" is beautiful. For a fun side, do "Sing along song." For a more rocking side, do "More than a Man." 🤘😇
Subject matter is a group called Hinder. The definition of a "raspy voice" = Hinder's lead singer Austin Winkler, but trust me, he makes it work. You 2 are fantastic and your reactions are appreciated and respected as the amount of subscribers and likes continue to rise. I like "Thinking outside of the box" when it comes to recommending anything but I think I have a really good one in recommending the group Hinder to you. The key to reacting to a Hinder video though, is you really have to watch the video with the song. Their music videos are point on explaining everything so perfectly. Three Hinder songs to consider: 1 -- Without You (2008) 2 -- Better Than Me (2005) 3 -- Lips of an Angel (2005) Hinder was soooooo popular back during that time. Please consider it and thank you Jay and Amber for remaining yourselves since day 1. We love you.
YES, Stryper again!!!! Thanks Jay and Amber. This song really gets you rockin' no matter where you're standing or sitting. So upbeat. Michael Sweet's voice is amazing! I think it was Amber who once described Steelheart's lead singer Miljenko Matijevic's voice of "Piercing the skies". I love that description and I feel the same way about Michael Sweet's voice. There's just something about it. Like others have mentioned, Stryper's song "Honestly" is a classic, perhaps their best song in my opinion. Maybe in the future you'll react to it. I can wait. But not too long please, you'll love it :) I also have a feeling it'll get an Amber-sway going as it's their rock-ballad hit. Thanks guys.
@fantasycamp4000 A person or persons who uses rock music for Christian expression. Utilizing the atmosphere of a rock concert to express Christian faith
Or nearly any group! CSN&Y Styx Journey Eagles Bee Gees Chicago Queen The Supremes Beatles Righteous Brothers ABBA Kansas AIC Beach Boys The Hollies S&G The Carpenters Boston (Brad Delp did ALL vocals!) The Jacksons Four Seasons Boys to Men My top are: The Eagles; Queen; Beatles; Styx; Stryper; AIC; The Carpenters; Bee Gees and CSN&Y.
Stryper was an inspiration to so many Christian rock bands! I was best friends with DJ and Lance from Living Sacrifice and we listened to them so much when we were kids before LS. That set them on their way!
Ah. Stryper. The first Christian Metal Band. They hail from Riverside, CA. My favorite song by them is the title track of their debut album. Soldiers Under Command. Awesome guitars, vocals, and drums. They had absolutely beautiful ballad on their EP released before their first album. It's called First Love. They were HUGE in Japan, but didn't have the success they deserved in the U.S. imo. And yes they do hit those harmonies live. Fun side note. They did release an album that was entirely cover songs. They did some Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Ozzy, Kansas. Lots of great stuff. Heck, they even managed to rock out the Christmas Carol, Walking In A Winter Wonderland. One of my favorite drummers...Robert Sweet. Nicknamed The VISUAL time keeper.
I was in a church youth group when I first heard of Stryper back in the 80s. Then my childhood friend married the drummer :) She calls herself Mrs. 777 :)
They are definitely singing about God. The Isaiah reference you spotted is the inspiration behind their name and look..."by His stripes we are healed." God bless!!
Saw Stryper 2 weekends ago. They are so awesome. Recently, the beginning of last month, the lead singer of Firehouse died and they both mentioned him and sang a Firehouse song in tribute to him. I went to 80's hair band festival held every year in Columbia, MD and of all the performers who were there, Stryper was one of the only bands among 2 others that mentioned and paid tribute to CJ Snare. Stryper sang "All She Wrote." The band that followed was Night Ranger. They chose to pay tribute to him with their song "Goodbye." And finally, Bret Michaels mentioned CJ and provided a heart felt message about him and then performed the Poison song "Something to Believe In." Maybe do some Firehouse soon in memory of CJ?
Great choice. I love that song! Although it doen't matter to me if it's the Petra version or Argent's original version or the one by Kiss. They all sound like a unifying sing-along song.
Stryper, christian, metal band! Michael, sweet, and his brother Robert sweet( drums, ), learned to sing in church! Their vocal melodies, are incomparable, no one does them like stryper! Ronnie James Dio, Geoff Tate, Bruce Dickinson, Anne Wilson, Rob Halford, Karen Carpenter, pat benatar, CJ Snare, and possibly the most underrated , of these 😍 amazing vocalist,: Michael sweet! More styper! What a treat, first slaughter, now stryper! I love my 80s. Rock and metal! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Of all the 80´s hard rock bands, Stryper is the one that is actually in best form. Michael sings even better these days, and they are still regularly releasing new albums that are as good or better than their 80´s material. I think they are currently recording another new album. If you want a great Stryper ballad, try with "First love". If you want a banger of their newer material try " Yahweh", one of their best songs.
YES! Great choice! I saw Stryper on this tour in early 1987 and their harmony vocals sound just like the studio version. Absolutely amazing in concert. Rob Squad, Stryper has a big catalog of hits. Lots more to go. And yes, Stryper is Christian band
Ah yes, the 'yellow and black attack'...my good friend in high school was big into them, so in art class I made him some jean jacket pins for when he went to the concert. RIP Johnny, I miss you.
Congrats on being the first reactors to do a Stryper video! I was a huge fan for a long time. Mike Sweet also did a stint with Boston after their singer passed away.
@@tambor76 Surely it must be obvious to you that I could not possibly watch every reactor on RUclips. This was the first of the many I do watch, however. But thanks for being such a keen (and literal) observer.
Stryper! The ONLY 'religious' music I ever listened to and FULLY enjoyed! I actually bought the cassette and wore it out. The 80s were the best! You should do 'Honestly' by them! We would blast this on MTV after school!
Seen a documentary, where Stryper played alot of the same places as other hair metal bands back in the 80's, and befriended alot of those bands, even though they were Christian rock, the other bands respected them for standing up for what they believe in, and their message. They would throw Bibles out to the crowd, instead of albums. They actually got along with most of their peers in the 80's.
Saw these guys a couple times and was able to get one of their “Stryper” bibles the first time I saw them. So many good songs… quality musicians and Michael Sweet’s vocal range is CRAZY! Next one you should do is their cover of Earth Wind & Fire’s “Shining Star”. Sweet’s vocals in that are insane!
Growing up in the 80's to now..Stryper has always and will be my number one band!! Michael Sweet (lead singer) is like no other!!.. keep up the great reactions 👍
They have a few awesome rock ballads! ‘Honestly’, ‘ l’ll Be There For You’, and ‘I Believe in You’ my favorite songs by them!!❤❤❤ Love your guys’ reactions!❤❤
Stryper is by far the most awesome and coolest Christian metal band out there! They are soooooo talented and actually have some really heavy and melodic stuff,besides their ballads. They definitely have some HEAVY munching and crunchy stuff with lots of catchy riffs and harmonies. Michael Sweet the lead vocalist has an AMAZING vocal range and can hit some really high powerful and lasting notes.
This song is from the same album as "To Hell With The Devil", which you've already listened to. If you'd like to hear a ballad from Stryper, check out "Honestly". Some other rocking songs from them include "Soldiers Under Command", "The Way", "Free", "Sing-Along Song", "Rockin' the World", "In God We Trust", and "Always There for You".
Michael Sweet has such an amazing voice along with the rest of the band on the harmonies.They are good boys that haven’t destroyed their voice with drugs and alcohol🤘
Stryper is a great band that does Christian metal still to this day. I was fortunate enough to have the singer, Michael Sweet produce an album of my old band Savannah. He’s the real deal and great guy. You should review To Hell With The Devil. Great song and a bit heavier with great vocals. Thank you for this!!
"To Hell With The Devil" is another great banger by Stryper. I like the way drummer Robert Sweet always has his drum kit positioned ... it's turned 90 degrees from what is considered the standard position on stage. He has stated that this allows the audience to get a better view of what he is doing.
Micheal Sweet, co-founder and lead vocals of Stryper, and his brother Robert Sweet on the drums, the band is amazing and just put out another album this year! You need to check out some of Michael Sweet's solo stuff as well, "Save Me", "Never Alone", "I Am", and, while not real heavy, "Blue Bleeds Through" has some great vocals. Their name is based on a verse listed on the cover of all their albums, Isaiah 53:5: "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed."
Michael Sweet on vocals, his brother Robert on drums...Stryper was a great 80s hair band, and this is my favorite song of theirs. You must do the song Honestly...its an amazing ballad
Calling on you is such a great uplifting song! Stryper is still kicking out tons of heavy God praising music in 2024. Touring the country. They are amazing!! God bless Stryper! Michael, Robert, Oz, Tim Gaines former Bass and current bass Perry Richardson!
Here's the thing... Their 80's music was truly great and got me through some isht. But I have to tell you something else. Their newer stuff is probably even better. Michael Sweet's voice has barely lost anything as far as range but has gained some richness. Try these songs: "Yahweh", "Fallen", "Transgressor" or "Divider"! P.S. They are still touring and have a stop in Arlington, TX on Sep 28th.
I would argue he has definitely lost range. The high stuff on the new studio recordings have got to be manipulated. If you watch any of the live show videos, he cannot hit those notes anymore. He can still sing and they can still rock, but he is not hitting those notes anymore. That said, he is still good at singing and playing.
More Than A Man is a great Stryper banger with a great believer message!! They don’t get the musical recognition they deserve! Thanks for doing this song!! 🎸🎸
Amber hit the nail on the head, STRYPER is a Christian heavy metal band they were singing about God 👍😎
Calling on You...yes, calling God
This band enjoyed crossover success with mainstream headbangers at the time DESPITE being a Christian band (metalheads back then wouldn't usually touch a Christian rock band with the proverbial 10-foot pole), but somewhat ironically their popularity took a big nose dive after they released Against the Law, their least Christian album.
Another song off this album that rocks is Free. 🔥🔥🔥 JESUS WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU!!! ✝️✝️✝️
@@supertrexandroidxthey wanted to move away from Christian Rock.
They felt that they were being forced into an image that didn't fit the members, to be held up as role models for Christian youth.
One member smoked another took an occasional drink.
Honestly,the way some people carried on, you'd think that they had announced their conversion to Satanism.
"Honestly" is a great Christian rock ballad.
I sure hope they get to honestly..
That is truth! :) "First Love" is really good too. I hope they do both
Don't forget "All of me" from that same album. It's the second to the last last song and also one of the greatest. I sang it to my girlfriend and she fell in love with me more and strypers music.
"Honestly" is Stryper's best power ballad.
"To Hell with the devil" is Quintessential Stryper song
A lot of Stryper songs are some of the heaviest I've heard, yet they are a Christian hair metal band. Amazing group.
I pray that every one knows that Jesus christ died for every ones sins past present and future and when they belive he died for them personaly they will live in HEAVEN 4 EVER with him thats his promise.the book of John chapter 3 verse 16 i know this and my heart is at peace with jesus christ and im not afraid of death i loook 4 word to leaving this very sick world
@@theodoreritola7641 The Bible is just a chaotically cobbled-together anthology of disjointed documents, composed, revised, translated, distorted and 'improved' by hundreds of anonymous authors, editors and copyists, unknown to us and mostly unknown to each other, spanning centuries, it shouldn't be taken serious.
"The Rock That Makes Me Roll" is heavy af!
JESUS IS OUR ONE AND ONLY BLESSED HOPE!!! 🙏🙏🙏
@@ShawnEberlein-eu2lu Jesus was a anti-Roman radical Jewish Man, one of many in that time, not the Son of any God, people back them were very gulible and infantile, scared of storms and didn't understand anything, they believed in Gods, Miracles, Sorcery and Magic, they had not Logic.
Info on the Bible verse - Isaiah 53:5 reads: "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." That's how they got the name Stryper. The band’s name stands for “Salvation Through Redemption Yielding Peace, Encouragement, and Righteousness.”
🙏 Amen
AMEN!!! AMEN!!! AND AMEN!!! THANK YOU JESUS!!! 🙌🙌🙌
Amen❤
Can't play Stryper without eventually doing "Soldiers Under Command"
I went to 3 of their concerts. Michael Sweet the lead singer has crazy vocal range and the guitarist Oz Fox is so good.
I agree. I like their early stuff the best. A little heavier.
@@Rocker1983
Then you haven't heard anything from them since the 80's. They've been releasing harder and heavier albums since 2005, but particularly since 2013.
@@mikenastasi8927 Your right. The new stuff is heavy. I misspoke. I should have said I think the early 80s albums were heavier than the late 80s and early 90s.
I cant say I've ever cared for that song but "The Rock That Makes Me Roll" is heavy af!
Another song from the Soldiers Under Command album that was great was Waiting for a Love That's Real. ❤️❤️❤️ JESUS IS THE HOLY TRINITY, THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT!!! 👏👏👏
Can't do Stryper without "Honestly" ❤
One of the best monster ballads!
Not nearly their best ballad though. First love, I believe in you and others are far superior.
@@davidbakerscuba I said what I said 🤷🏻♀️
Glory be to G+d......
Knowing Stryper since about 35 + years...
Still they are Trustworthy Worship pers of the TRUTH.....
Thk. you FATHER honoring them and multiply the Music. YOUR LOVE and Gospel multiplied through them.
Halelu-YAH.
They are to this day my favorite band out of the 80’s. They are still making music and touring. Very underrated band. Best duo guitarists and best vocal harmonies.
The lead singer, micheal sweet, sang for Boston for a while after their lead singer passed away. Great voice. Stryper is one of those bands that got heavier with age. Their new stuff rocks hard!
If you ever get the opportunity to see Stryper live in concert....DO IT!! I have been enjoying their music since the mid 1980's and they still pump out new music to this day!!! Michael Sweet has an incredible range for his age and I am always surprised when they release a new track!!
I had their song, "Together As One," professionally performed at my wedding in 1989. We had so many compliments, as so many had no idea who "Stryper" was. My teenage son introduced me to them at the time. I love all of their music!! They are a very talented group of guys. They were known as a heavy metal christian band. Another of their great songs is, "Honestly."
I saw Stryper in concert in 2018 and they were great. Michael Sweet's voice is fantastic live. They are also one of the loudest bands I've seen live.
Back in the day STRYPER was my very 1st concert where White Lion opened up for them in the In GOD we Trust Tour in 1988 and I saw this band 3 times and each time there were better and made time with meeting there fans as well .
70's and 80's songs have some of the best harmonies ever!!! It was a great time to go thru my teens and twenties.
Lead singer Michael Sweet has an insane vocal range. Honestly is another beautiful slow song. His brother Robert plays the drums. Best Christian rock ever!
Who plays the drums sideways on stage, not facing the front
@@mazlanbasharudin3764that's why they call him the "visual timekeeper".
Michael Sweet actually sang with Boston for a time after Brad Delps passing
Michael Sweet’s vocals are amazing…still are after all these decades. And…his brother Robert on the drums is one of the best drummer/showmen of the 80s!!
"By His stripes, we are healed..." The biblical quote from which Stryper got their name. If they were able to help salvage even life with their songs of inspiration, then they have truly done a blessed thing.
They are still touring today and sound just as good as they did back in the 80's. Michael still has a killer voice and can hit all the crazy high notes!
Michael Sweet kinda sounds like the heavy metal version of Dennis DeYoung of Styx. Not only is Michael Sweet one of the all-time greatest vocalists of any genre, he also seriously shreds on guitar and their latest albums from 2013 up until today are even heavier than their music from the 80s. I still have one of their Bibles that they would throw out to the audience during their "Soldiers Under Command" Tour in 1985. More Stryper! Thank you.
Oh absolutely I always compared his voice to Dennis's
And yes I notice that Michael sweet and Dennis Deyoung it's looks like the same voice
Stryper is a legendary band with a huge catalog. “Always there for you”, “In God We Trust”, “Transgressor”, “The Valley”, “Sorry”, “Soldiers under Command”, all great choices, the list goes on and on. Huge catalog.
Michael Sweet is absolutely amazing when it comes to singing. They are still making music to this day and Perry Richardson from Firehouse is their bass player now.
Thank You for covering Stryper. I graduated in 83 and we blasted this back in the day. Still listen to them ! ~* = 8 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Stryper catches so much undeserved heat, but they are a phenomenal band, and Michael Sweet's vocals are next level.
For an even softer side, their song "Honestly" is beautiful. For a fun side, do "Sing along song."
For a more rocking side, do "More than a Man." 🤘😇
More than a man is awesome!
Stryper does some awesome Power Metal.
Can’t believe you found this song!!
Haven’t heard this song since it was in my car cassette tape in late 1980’s!! Saw them live in Minneapolis mid 1980’s. Put in a good show.
Stryper is just a kick ass band period!
Their song “first love” really shows off the softer side of his voice
Subject matter is a group called Hinder. The definition of a "raspy voice" = Hinder's lead singer Austin Winkler, but trust me, he makes it work.
You 2 are fantastic and your reactions are appreciated and respected as the amount of subscribers and likes continue to rise. I like "Thinking outside of the box" when it comes to recommending anything but I think I have a really good one in recommending the group Hinder to you. The key to reacting to a Hinder video though, is you really have to watch the video with the song. Their music videos are point on explaining everything so perfectly.
Three Hinder songs to consider:
1 -- Without You (2008)
2 -- Better Than Me (2005)
3 -- Lips of an Angel (2005)
Hinder was soooooo popular back during that time.
Please consider it and thank you Jay and Amber for remaining yourselves since day 1. We love you.
YES, Stryper again!!!! Thanks Jay and Amber.
This song really gets you rockin' no matter where you're standing or sitting. So upbeat.
Michael Sweet's voice is amazing! I think it was Amber who once described Steelheart's lead singer Miljenko Matijevic's voice of "Piercing the skies". I love that description and I feel the same way about Michael Sweet's voice. There's just something about it.
Like others have mentioned, Stryper's song "Honestly" is a classic, perhaps their best song in my opinion. Maybe in the future you'll react to it. I can wait. But not too long please, you'll love it :)
I also have a feeling it'll get an Amber-sway going as it's their rock-ballad hit.
Thanks guys.
Listen STRYPER came in under the radar in the 80s and showed who CHRIST was to the world. We serve an awesome GOD!
One of my top favorite Stryper songs, this album is still my favorite Stryper album... great video guys 👍👍👍👍
First Love was my wife and our song, she passed away 1 year ago with cancer and I still listen to Stryper and makes me smile.
Sorry for your loss.
She lives in your heart,and when you play the music she loved and that you shared together,you celebrate her❣
So proud of how Stryper was such a huge success in the 80s and still going strong today! PTL!
I LOVE Stryper! My 2nd favorite band behind KISS!
Woot! Finally some Stryper!
Love Stryper!! To Hell With The Devil is an awesome album!!
The best album
You could go forever with Stryper from the 80s Always there for you , in god we trust to present with sorry , the valley and god damn evil
"Always There For You" is great - one of my favorites from them! Also like "Free" a lot.
Second vote for "Always There For You" -- great harmonies, as in this song.
Love ambers comments and opinions, she has good musical knowledge for not growing up in that era.
These guys are a christian metal band. They used to throw Bible's into the Audience at their shows
Yes, from my hometown in Orange County California they are great
So what qualify's someone as a christian rocker? Just asking. Tossing bibles while giving a concert or just being a christian.
@@fantasycamp4000 that is what they classified themselves as
@fantasycamp4000 A person or persons who uses rock music for Christian expression. Utilizing the atmosphere of a rock concert to express Christian faith
Every show I went to, they had their folks hand Bibles to people.
The yellow and black attack!!!
I would wear those outfits today!
The entire band is insanely gifted.
The Best Vocal harmonies for a metal group
Or nearly any group!
CSN&Y
Styx
Journey
Eagles
Bee Gees
Chicago
Queen
The Supremes
Beatles
Righteous Brothers
ABBA
Kansas
AIC
Beach Boys
The Hollies
S&G
The Carpenters
Boston (Brad Delp did ALL vocals!)
The Jacksons
Four Seasons
Boys to Men
My top are: The Eagles; Queen; Beatles; Styx; Stryper; AIC; The Carpenters; Bee Gees and CSN&Y.
Almost forgot The Little River Band!
One of favourite guitarist ever, Oz Fox!!!
Stryper was an inspiration to so many Christian rock bands! I was best friends with DJ and Lance from Living Sacrifice and we listened to them so much when we were kids before LS. That set them on their way!
Always loved Living Sacrifice, saw them at Cornerstone 2000. Solid.
FIRST LOVE brings out some powerful harmonies. FREE is a must here also
Ah. Stryper. The first Christian Metal Band. They hail from Riverside, CA. My favorite song by them is the title track of their debut album. Soldiers Under Command. Awesome guitars, vocals, and drums. They had absolutely beautiful ballad on their EP released before their first album. It's called First Love. They were HUGE in Japan, but didn't have the success they deserved in the U.S. imo. And yes they do hit those harmonies live. Fun side note. They did release an album that was entirely cover songs. They did some Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Ozzy, Kansas. Lots of great stuff. Heck, they even managed to rock out the Christmas Carol, Walking In A Winter Wonderland. One of my favorite drummers...Robert Sweet. Nicknamed The VISUAL time keeper.
I was in a church youth group when I first heard of Stryper back in the 80s. Then my childhood friend married the drummer :) She calls herself Mrs. 777 :)
To Hell With The Devil and In God We Trust are two more examples that show Michael Sweet’s incredible vocal range. 👍🏻
Saw them in 1988 at Radio City Music Hall NYC Michael Sweet lead singer and brother is Robert Sweet drummer and they are still rocking today
Honestly, In God We Trust, Shining Star, I Believe In You, Always There For You, Soldiers Under Command are all great songs to check out
Love their harmonies
Together as one is another powerful ballad from Stryper that will take your breath away ♥️
They are definitely singing about God. The Isaiah reference you spotted is the inspiration behind their name and look..."by His stripes we are healed."
God bless!!
Saw Stryper 2 weekends ago. They are so awesome. Recently, the beginning of last month, the lead singer of Firehouse died and they both mentioned him and sang a Firehouse song in tribute to him. I went to 80's hair band festival held every year in Columbia, MD and of all the performers who were there, Stryper was one of the only bands among 2 others that mentioned and paid tribute to CJ Snare. Stryper sang "All She Wrote." The band that followed was Night Ranger. They chose to pay tribute to him with their song "Goodbye." And finally, Bret Michaels mentioned CJ and provided a heart felt message about him and then performed the Poison song "Something to Believe In." Maybe do some Firehouse soon in memory of CJ?
Stryper was one of THE Best Christian Bands of the 80's. Check out a band by the name of Petra - "God gave Rock and Roll To You" .
Great choice. I love that song! Although it doen't matter to me if it's the Petra version or Argent's original version or the one by Kiss. They all sound like a unifying sing-along song.
Saw them in concert back in the 1980s. Awesome band 👍👍
Stryper, christian, metal band! Michael, sweet, and his brother Robert sweet( drums, ), learned to sing in church! Their vocal melodies, are incomparable, no one does them like stryper! Ronnie James Dio, Geoff Tate, Bruce Dickinson, Anne Wilson, Rob Halford, Karen Carpenter, pat benatar, CJ Snare, and possibly the most underrated , of these 😍 amazing vocalist,: Michael sweet! More styper! What a treat, first slaughter, now stryper! I love my 80s. Rock and metal! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Incredible band with amazing harmonies. Honestly was their biggest hit and would love to see you do that song in future.
This was one of their MTV hits, they are still playing now and putting out music
Saw them in concert. They were the best!!!
Christian rock, yes, and also just one of the best Rock bands from the 80s, love their music.
Love it, so melodic yet heavy. What Stryper are best at, probably the best backing vocal harmonies in metal. Very angelic
They are still killing it today. The last four albums are heavy and amazing.
Stryper, my favorite hairband. Thank you for this reaction.
Of all the 80´s hard rock bands, Stryper is the one that is actually in best form. Michael sings even better these days, and they are still regularly releasing new albums that are as good or better than their 80´s material. I think they are currently recording another new album. If you want a great Stryper ballad, try with "First love". If you want a banger of their newer material try " Yahweh", one of their best songs.
YES! Great choice! I saw Stryper on this tour in early 1987 and their harmony vocals sound just like the studio version. Absolutely amazing in concert. Rob Squad, Stryper has a big catalog of hits. Lots more to go. And yes, Stryper is Christian band
Ah yes, the 'yellow and black attack'...my good friend in high school was big into them, so in art class I made him some jean jacket pins for when he went to the concert. RIP Johnny, I miss you.
The thumbnail is for Kix "Blow My Fuse"!
I saw that too lol wasn’t sure if it was just me
Yeah, I had commented about a Kix song, but then it was Stryper: glitch/switch! 🙄
I thought I clicked on the wrong one. Lol
Awww… I wanted my Kix Fix 😢
@@GriffGruff7088 Looks like you got it. They just uploaded "Blow My Fuse"!
Always there for you is my favorite Stryper songs ✝️🤟
They are still killing it with new music. Better and Better
Congrats on being the first reactors to do a Stryper video! I was a huge fan for a long time. Mike Sweet also did a stint with Boston after their singer passed away.
Actually No they are not the first to react to Stryper
He has made albums with George Lynch and Tracii Guns. Dude loves to play music.
Dude there's plenty of Stryper reactions on RUclips
@@tambor76 Surely it must be obvious to you that I could not possibly watch every reactor on RUclips. This was the first of the many I do watch, however. But thanks for being such a keen (and literal) observer.
Stryper! The ONLY 'religious' music I ever listened to and FULLY enjoyed! I actually bought the cassette and wore it out. The 80s were the best! You should do 'Honestly' by them! We would blast this on MTV after school!
With the exception of Amy Grant and Petra, I'd agree with this.
Saw them twice in concert back in the day, great times. Still putting out amazing music today.
The best Christian rock group ever! I grew up with them in the 80s, and they were huge.
My favorite band when I was in high school. My car was even yellow and black and I would blast striper all the time.💛🖤💛🖤💛
Seen a documentary, where Stryper played alot of the same places as other hair metal bands back in the 80's, and befriended alot of those bands, even though they were Christian rock, the other bands respected them for standing up for what they believe in, and their message. They would throw Bibles out to the crowd, instead of albums. They actually got along with most of their peers in the 80's.
Saw these guys a couple times and was able to get one of their “Stryper” bibles the first time I saw them.
So many good songs… quality musicians and Michael Sweet’s vocal range is CRAZY!
Next one you should do is their cover of Earth Wind & Fire’s “Shining Star”. Sweet’s vocals in that are insane!
Growing up in the 80's to now..Stryper has always and will be my number one band!! Michael Sweet (lead singer) is like no other!!.. keep up the great reactions 👍
They have a few awesome rock ballads! ‘Honestly’, ‘ l’ll Be There For You’, and ‘I Believe in You’ my favorite songs by them!!❤❤❤
Love your guys’ reactions!❤❤
Always there for You by Stryper is a must!!
Stryper just rocks!!!!saw them live a few years back & they blew me away at how heavy & anthemic they are 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
Stryper is by far the most awesome and coolest Christian metal band out there! They are soooooo talented and actually have some really heavy and melodic stuff,besides their ballads. They definitely have some HEAVY munching and crunchy stuff with lots of catchy riffs and harmonies. Michael Sweet the lead vocalist has an AMAZING vocal range and can hit some really high powerful and lasting notes.
This song is from the same album as "To Hell With The Devil", which you've already listened to. If you'd like to hear a ballad from Stryper, check out "Honestly". Some other rocking songs from them include "Soldiers Under Command", "The Way", "Free", "Sing-Along Song", "Rockin' the World", "In God We Trust", and "Always There for You".
Robert Sweet (Drummer and Singer's Brother) was among the first to insist on having his kit sideways on stage so the audience can see him.
Stryper the only 80s metal band that still is putting out great music today. Check out the FINAL BATTLE album
The way, Free, More Than A Man, In God We Trust, Reach Out, Soldiers Under Command, The Rock That Makes Me Roll, yahweh
I was already a fan but this song really made me dig them back in the day! I still see them in concert often.
Michael Sweet has such an amazing voice along with the rest of the band on the harmonies.They are good boys that haven’t destroyed their voice with drugs and alcohol🤘
Stryper is a great band that does Christian metal still to this day. I was fortunate enough to have the singer, Michael Sweet produce an album of my old band Savannah. He’s the real deal and great guy. You should review To Hell With The Devil. Great song and a bit heavier with great vocals. Thank you for this!!
"To Hell With The Devil" is another great banger by Stryper. I like the way drummer Robert Sweet always has his drum kit positioned ... it's turned 90 degrees from what is considered the standard position on stage. He has stated that this allows the audience to get a better view of what he is doing.
We had a pianist play "Honestly" at our wedding with my sister and maid of honor doing the vocals. Great band!
Micheal Sweet, co-founder and lead vocals of Stryper, and his brother Robert Sweet on the drums, the band is amazing and just put out another album this year! You need to check out some of Michael Sweet's solo stuff as well, "Save Me", "Never Alone", "I Am", and, while not real heavy, "Blue Bleeds Through" has some great vocals.
Their name is based on a verse listed on the cover of all their albums, Isaiah 53:5:
"But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed."
Michael Sweet on vocals, his brother Robert on drums...Stryper was a great 80s hair band, and this is my favorite song of theirs. You must do the song Honestly...its an amazing ballad
Calling on you is such a great uplifting song! Stryper is still kicking out tons of heavy God praising music in 2024. Touring the country. They are amazing!! God bless Stryper! Michael, Robert, Oz, Tim Gaines former Bass and current bass Perry Richardson!
Michael Sweet has one the best rock voices period and the man can still belt out the notes he did when this song came out.
Oh yeah - MORE STRYPER!!!!! Check out some of their new stuff too like "The Valley" or "Transgressor"
Michael Sweet's vocals are so darn great!
Here's the thing... Their 80's music was truly great and got me through some isht. But I have to tell you something else.
Their newer stuff is probably even better. Michael Sweet's voice has barely lost anything as far as range but has gained some richness. Try these songs: "Yahweh", "Fallen", "Transgressor" or "Divider"!
P.S. They are still touring and have a stop in Arlington, TX on Sep 28th.
I would argue he has definitely lost range. The high stuff on the new studio recordings have got to be manipulated. If you watch any of the live show videos, he cannot hit those notes anymore. He can still sing and they can still rock, but he is not hitting those notes anymore. That said, he is still good at singing and playing.
I agree. Their new stuff is amazing. Do Unto Others and Transgressor are in my all time top 5 Stryper songs
I used to play guitar to this album end to end. Saw them in concert front row at Radio City music hall! It was an amazing show
These guys are 60 now and still killing it. Theirnpast 2 albums has been some of their best.
More Than A Man is a great Stryper banger with a great believer message!! They don’t get the musical recognition they deserve! Thanks for doing this song!! 🎸🎸
Metal Gospel, there concerts rocked in the 80's. 🤘🤘