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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: Why I Left California For Massachusetts Twenty Years Ago
IndiePower.com recently conducted an interview with STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why he decided to leave California, where he grew up, and move to Massachusetts: "My wife at...December 26, 2015
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Performs Acoustic Version Of BON JOVI's 'Livin' On A Prayer' (Video)
Fan-filmed video footage of STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet performing an acoustic version of the BON JOVI classic "Livin' On A Prayer" on December 12 at Spire Center for the Performing Arts in Plymouth, Massachusetts can be seen below. While introducing the track, Sweet called it "the greatest song...December 15, 2015
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Fallen
Following a covers album and a set of re-recordings, in 2013 Christian rockers STRYPER delivered the well-met "No More Hell to Pay". Obviously settled in their groove, the band wastes no time in delivering "Fallen", their 2015 offering. This band's ballads were once a larger part of their identity t...December 13, 2015
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'We're Bigger Rebels Than Most Bands Out There'
In a brand new interview with TheGreat Southern Brainfart, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet addressed accusations by some fans that the band's "faux Christian schtick" is nothing more than a marketing "gimmick." He said: "The people that do say or have said that it's a gimmick or that we do it for th...December 2, 2015
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Praises BLACKIE LAWLESS's Spiritual 'Conversion'
On November 12, Rock 'N' Load conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On a possible conflict between being the bassist for a secular metal band and a Christia...November 20, 2015
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ANTHRAX, MOTÖRHEAD, QUEENSRŸCHE, QUIET RIOT, STRYPER Members Featured In 'Hair I Go Again' Movie
"Hair I Go Again", a documentary about the determination and failures of a former hair band chasing its dreams, will be released worldwide on March 10, 2016. A new trailer for the film is available below. The year was 1985. Thousands of miles away from the sonic debauchery of the Sunset Strip, two t...November 11, 2015
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Video Premiere: STRYPER's 'All Over Again'
"All Over Again", the new video from STRYPER, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's new album, "Fallen", which entered The Billboard 200 chart at position No. 43 with first-week sales of just over 10,000 units — nearly all from pure album sales. The set follows the No. 35-peaking "No...October 30, 2015
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Recalls Working For Family Business After Being Discouraged By Record Industry
In a brand new interview with the Myglobalmind webzine, STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet was asked if there has ever been a time in his life where he has been discouraged by the music business to the point where he had to ask himself if he should be pursing a different profession. He respond...October 27, 2015
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STRYPER's 'Fallen' Cracks U.S. Top 50
STRYPER's new album, "Fallen", entered The Billboard 200 chart at position No. 43 with first-week sales of just over 10,000 units — nearly all from pure album sales. The set follows the No. 35-peaking "No More Hell To Pay", which was released in 2013. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular a...October 26, 2015
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STRYPER: 'Fallen' Track-By-Track Breakdown (Video)
A track-by-track breakdown of "Fallen", the new album from STRYPER, can be seen below. Released on October 16 via Frontiers, the CD was tracked at SpiritHouse Recording Studios in Northampton, Massachusetts and includes a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "After Forever". In a recent interv...October 23, 2015
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Video Premiere: STRYPER's 'Pride'
"Pride", the new video from STRYPER, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's new album, "Fallen", which is being released on October 16 via Frontiers. The CD was tracked at SpiritHouse Recording Studios in Northampton, Massachusetts and includes a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH clas...October 16, 2015
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STRYPER: Electronic Press Kit For 'Fallen' Album
An Electronic Press Kit (EPK) for "Fallen", the new album from STRYPER, is available below. Due on Friday, October 16 via Frontiers, the CD was tracked at SpiritHouse Recording Studios in Northampton, Massachusetts and includes a cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "After Forever". "Fallen" t...October 15, 2015
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET 'Would Love' To Help VAN HALEN Make Classic-Sounding Album
Canada's The Metal Voice recently conducted an with STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. On his upcoming solo album: "I started recording a new solo album in the next three weeks. It's gonna come out on Rat Pak Records next year, probably maybe .....October 14, 2015
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'We're Always Trying To, Through Our Music, Give An Encouraging Message'
Justine of Psycho Babble TV conducted an interview with STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet at the Farm Rock 2015 festival, which was held September 4-6 in Wauconda, Illinois. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he keeps his voice in sha...September 29, 2015
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STRYPER's Cover Version Of BLACK SABBATH's 'After Forever' Available For Streaming
STRYPER's cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "After Forever" can be streamed below. The song is featured on STRYPER's new album, "Fallen", which will be released worldwide on Friday, October 16 via Frontiers. The CD was tracked at SpiritHouse Recording Studios in Northampton, Massachusetts....September 26, 2015
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