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STRYPER: More Tour Dates Announced

Legendary Christian rock band STRYPER have announced more dates for their first-ever reunion tour, the band's first nationwide performance junket in more than 12 years. The tour, which will coincide with the quartet's 20th anniversary, is slated to kick off October 3 in Springfield, Virginia. The to...
August 13, 2003
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STRYPER Announce First Batch Of Tour Dates

Legendary Christian rock band STRYPER have announced the first batch of dates for their first-ever reunion tour, the band's first nationwide performance junket in more than 12 years. The tour, which will coincide with the quartet's 20th anniversary, is slated to kick off October 3 in Springfield, Vi...
August 4, 2003
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7 HOURS LATER To Open For STRYPER On The West Coast

Cincinnati-based 7 HOURS LATER have been chosen as the opening act for the West Coast leg of the STRYPER 20th Anniversary Reunion Tour in support of their new CD, "7: The Best Of Stryper", on Hollywood Records. Longtime friend of 7 HOURS LATER guitarist Lynn Edward Glezen, STRYPER's own Robert Sweet...
July 27, 2003
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STRYPER To Kick Off Reunion Tour In Early October

Legendary Christian rock band STRYPER have announced plans to embark on their first-ever reunion tour this fall to celebrate the quartet's 20th anniversary. The band's first nationwide performance junket in more than 12 years is slated to kick off in the Northeast in early October. The tour will run...
June 16, 2003
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STRYPER To Embark On Reunion Tour

Classic Christian heavy metal band STRYPER are reportedly planning a reunion tour of about 25 shows beginning in August. Exact cities and venues are expected to be announced within the next two weeks. STRYPER released a "greatest hits" collection, "7: The Best Of Stryper", in March through Hollywood...
June 5, 2003
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STRYPER Frontman To Sell New Two-Song CD

Two songs recently recorded by STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet, entitled "Miles Away" and "Strong", are being made available for purchase via the singer's official web site, www.michaelsweet.com. As previously reported, Sweet will be performing at the MARS HILL record-release party on Friday, May 30...
May 27, 2003
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STRYPER Frontman To Perform At MARS HILL Record-Release Party

STRYPER vocalist Michael Sweet will be performing at the MARS HILL record-release party on Friday, May 30 at J.R.s in Cranston, Rhode Island. Massachusetts-based MARS HILL have just released "Sink or Swim", an album which Michael produced, played a little guitar and helped out with backing vocals on...
May 12, 2003
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STRYPER Pay Tribute To Persian Gulf War Heroes In 'Believe'

Back in 1991, during the Persian Gulf War, STRYPER vocalist Michael Sweet wrote the song "Believe", which gave his feelings voice about the events unfolding in the Middle East. Stated Michael: "It's not just about what was going on in Kuwait and Iraq, though that was how the song started. It's about...
March 24, 2003
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STRYPER Finalize Track Listing For 'Best Of' Collection

STRYPER have announced the track listing for their upcoming "greatest hits" collection, "7: The Best Of Stryper", due on March 25 through Hollywood Records. It is as follows: 01. Something (new track) 02. For You (new track) 03. Shining Star 04. Lady 05. All For One 06. In God We Trust 07. Always Th...
February 26, 2003
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Ex-STRYPER Bassist: God Is Good!

Former STRYPER bassist Tim Gaines has posted the following update via his official web site: "This really has been an exciting month for us and a wonderful beginning to a new year 2003. On New Years morning, my wife took me to the airport and there I met [ex-STRYPER guitarist] Oz [Fox]. We departed...
February 2, 2003
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Speaks Out On New Songs, Future Plans

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has posted the following update via his official web site (www.michaelsweet.com): "I always feel the need to apologize to all of you when I'm not able to keep up with the site as often as planned. My sincere apologies. If I could I would write e new newsletter every da...
January 23, 2003
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KONKHRA: Not Christian Enough!

Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA have posted the following update via their official web site: "Happy new year. We are ready to film the video for 'Warmonger' [off the upcoming 'Reality Check' CD]. The song is about a German soldier freezing to death, and since it's cold as fuck and there's snow, we...
January 10, 2003
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Ex-STRYPER Drummer Lines Up BLISSED Dates

BLISSED, featuring former STRYPER drummer Robert Sweet, have lined up the following dates during January: Jan. 10 – Bakersfield, CA @ Station316 Jan. 11 – Hayward, CA @ the Hangout Jan. 12 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction Feb. 07– Arlington, TX @ Dreamworld Feb. 08 – Canton, TX @ RevelationRoom Feb. 0...
December 31, 2002
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STRYPER's TIM GAINES: 'God Is Doing Great Things In These Last Days'

STRYPER's plans to record two new studio tracks for inclusion on a new "Best Of Stryper" album, due in the spring via Hollywood Records, may lead to the band releasing a full-length album of new material, according to bassist Tim Gaines. "In case you have not heard the GREAT news, STRYPER will reuni...
December 8, 2002
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STRYPER To Record New Material For Upcoming Collection

STRYPER are set to record two new studio tracks for inclusion on a new "Best Of Stryper" album, due in the spring via Hollywood Records. All four original members — Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, Oz Fox, and Tim Gaines — will be partaking in the recording sessions in January — the first time the origi...
December 3, 2002