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STRYPER Covers MAIDEN, SABBATH, SCORPIONS, VAN HALEN; Audio Samples Available

Christian hard rockers STRYPER will release an album of covers, "The Covering", in the fall. The CD will feature the band's original lineup of Michael Sweet on vocals, Robert Sweet on drums, Oz Fox on guitar and Timothy Gaines on bass. "The Covering" track listing: 01. SWEET - "Set Me Free" 02. SCOR...
July 9, 2010
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STRYPER To Host Holy Land Tour For Fans In 2011

Reactivated Christian hard rockers STRYPER will host 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...
May 24, 2010
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STRYPER To Release 'The Covering' In The Fall

Christian hard rockers STRYPER have set "The Covering" as the title of their new album of covers, to be released in the fall. The CD will feature the band's original lineup of Michael Sweet on vocals, Robert Sweet on drums, Oz Fox on guitar and Timothy Gaines on bass. "The Covering" will include STR...
May 11, 2010
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Hell Blade

Shows how much I know about the stalwarts of traditional, Christian-based heavy metal… It seems SAINT came roaring onto the white lit scene around '84 and have to date released eight albums, including the subject of this very review, "Hell Blade". Somebody asks me to name the top three Christian tra...
May 9, 2010
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AUDIOVISION: 'Keep The Fire Burning' Video Released

"Keep The Fire Burning", the new video from the Swedish melodic metal band AUDIOVISION, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Ronny Hemlin (SCAR SYMMETRY, STEEL ATTACK).The song comes off the group's second album, "Focus", which was released in Europe and North America on April 23 through Ul...
May 6, 2010
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AUDIOVISION: 'Invitation' Video Released

"Invitation", the new video from the Swedish melodic metal band AUDIOVISION, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Ronny Hemlin (SCAR SYMMETRY, STEEL ATTACK).The song comes off the group's second album, "Focus", which will be released in Europe and North America on April 23 through Ulterium...
April 8, 2010
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STRYPER, DIGITAL PRAISE Ink Multi-Platform Game Deal

Digital Praise Inc., the leader in Christian-themed, family-friendly entertainment software and currently under pending merger agreement with Left Behind Games, has announced it has entered into a strategic relationship with STRYPER, the top-selling Christian metal band. Together, Digital Praise and...
March 16, 2010
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STRYPER: Australian Tour Pushed Back To August

STRYPER's previously announced 25th anniversary tour of Australia scheduled for early April has been moved to August. The new dates for the tour are as follows: Aug. 25 - Melbourne, Australia - Billboard the Venue Aug. 26 - Sydney, Australia - The Metro Theatre Aug. 28 - Brisbane, Australia - The Hi...
March 15, 2010
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STRYPER: KISS Classic Added To Covers Album

Christian hard rockers STRYPER have added KISS' "Shout It Out Loud" to the list of songs they are recording for their upcoming album of covers, to be released later in the year. The CD will include STRYPER's renditions of the following classics: * JUDAS PRIEST - "Breaking The Law" * IRON MAIDEN - "T...
March 10, 2010
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STRYPER Begins Recording Covers Album

Christian hard rockers STRYPER entered the studio yesterday (Saturday, March 6) to begin recording an album of covers, to be released later in the year. The CD will include STRYPER's renditions of the following classics: * JUDAS PRIEST - "Breaking The Law" * IRON MAIDEN - "The Trooper" * SCORPIONS -...
March 7, 2010
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STRYPER Frontman Defends Band's Decision To Record Covers Album

Vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER — who recently announced plans to record an album's worth of covers of heavy metal classics — has issued the following update: "It seems that our decision to do a cover record has pleased many people, but has upset a small number of...
February 24, 2010
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AUDIOVISION To Release 'Focus' In April

Swedish melodic metal band AUDIOVISION will release its second album, "Focus", in Europe and North America on April 23 through Ulterium Records. The CD was produced and mixed by Erik Mårtensson (W.E.T., ECLIPSE) and mastered by Micke Lind (DIO, CANDLEMASS, TALISMAN). According to a press release, "F...
February 22, 2010
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SONGVEST To Partner With Christian Rock Legends STRYPER For Song Rights Auction

SongVest, the company that reinvented the music memorabilia business by offering the ultimate fan collectable — the songs themselves — has announced their next major online auction will take place March 6-13 at www.songvest.com and will include "Alive", a new song from Christian hard rock icons STRY...
February 17, 2010
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STRYPER To Pay Tribute To Its Influences On Upcoming Album

Guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER has issued the following update: "I wanted to outline some more details regarding the new STRYPER record. "We grew up listening to many different styles of music and there is a list of bands that influenced us throughout our musical...
February 15, 2010
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STRYPER Frontman Says New Album Will Show A Completely Different Side To Band

Guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER has issued the following update: "Wow! Typically (and historically) speaking, a new STRYPER record comes out every 2-3 years. "I'm pleased to announce shocking news — we are starting pre-production at the end of February (of this yea...
February 12, 2010