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STRYPER Frontman Posts Unmastered Version Of ‘Strong’ Online In Support Of Hurricane Sandy Victims: “I Want To Encourage Everyone To Help, Even If It’s In The Smallest Of Ways”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 7, 2012
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STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet posted the following message online on November 3rd:

“Please share! I was watching CNN this morning and it truly was heartbreaking to see what those affected by Hurricane Sandy are facing. I want to encourage everyone to help, even if it’s in the smallest of ways. Donate whatever you can afford to The Red Cross and continue to pray for the people of the North East.

I’m posting an unmastered, full length version of the song ‘Strong’ from my new record here, and I hope that it’s in some way a light in the dark. We ARE strong and no matter what we’re faced with, we WILL rise above it through faith and determination. Much Love and respect to all of you.”

STRYPER Gearing Up To Sign New Record Deal

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 2, 2012
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Source: Bravewords.com

STRYPER have checked in with the following brief update:

“We’re days away from signing a MAJOR recording contract – finally! The Stryper re-record gets finished and a new record begins. Yes!!!”

Watch for details in the coming weeks.

As previously reported, Stryper will tour South America in 2013. Thus far, two shows have been confirmed:

February
16 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Teatro Flores
17 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Carioca Club

2nd Annual RONNIE JAMES DIO Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund Halloween Spooktacular Event To Feature Jam Session With Members Of ANTHRAX, RATT, QUIET RIOT, ARMORED SAINT, STRYPER

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 25, 2012
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The RONNIE JAMES DIO Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund’s second Awards Gala, set for Halloween night, Wednesday, October 31 at the Avalon nightclub in Hollywood, will include a live performance by DIO DISCIPLES, comprising former members of the band DIO, with a number of prominent rock musicians joining them on stage for an all-star jam. Among the rockers planning to join the celebrity jam session are Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT), Billy Morrison, Glenn Hughes, Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT), Stephen Pearcy (RATT), Joey Belladonna (ANTHRAX), Michael Sweet and Oz Fox from STRYPER, David “Rock” Feinstein, cousin of the late singer Ronnie James Dio in whose memory the Fund was created, and members of BUCKCHERRY.

In addition, Terry “Geezer” Butler, Eddie Money, Glenn Hughes, Frankie Banali, Stephen Pearcy, Joey Beladonna and David “Rock” Feinstein are among the performers who are scheduled to present awards to the fund’s distinguished honorees. This year’s honorees, who will receive awards named after Ronnie James Dio songs, are: Neil Warnock, Founder and CEO of The Agency Group worldwide; Stanley J. Diamond, partner, Diamond & Wilson, and member of the Board of Directors of the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund; Charlie Hernandez, President of QED Productions and veteran production manager; Bob Chiappardi, Founder and CEO of Concrete Marketing; Alex Hodges, CEO, Nederlander Concerts; Dr. Raul Mena, Director of the Roy and Patricia Disney Cancer Center in Burbank; and Tony Iommi, legendary guitarist and co-founding member of BLACK SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL and recent cancer survivor. Iommi has donated a one-of-kind Gibson Iommi SG prototype guitar—a priceless left-handed development model made for Tony personally— to the event’s silent auction, and he will autograph it and pose for a photograph with the new owner.

Currently out on tour, the new line-up of Dio Disciples comprises Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals) , Oni Logan (vocals), Craig Goldy (guitar), Bjorn Englen (bass), Scott Warren (keyboards) and Simon Wright (drums). The weirdly wonderful performance troupe CIRQUE BERZERK will also perform at the Gala, and Eddie Trunk of VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show will serve as Special Guest emcee.

In addition to the evening’s entertainment, the Halloween Spooktacular will include gourmet food stations and a hosted bar as well as a silent auction, live auction and Halloween costume contest.

A privately funded 501C3 charity organization dedicated to cancer prevention, research and education, the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has already raised more than $500,000 in its short history. Monies raised have been committed to the cancer research work of the T. J. Martell Foundation for Cancer, AIDS and Leukemia Research and the gastric cancer research unit of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where Ronnie was treated for gastric cancer during the last six months of his life, according to Wendy Dio, widow of the late singer and Fund President/Founder.

The Avalon is located at 1735 North Vine Street in Hollywood. General admission tickets start at $200 with special VIP ticket packages that include reserved seating and admission to the after hours Bardot Club are also available.

For information regarding the fund as well as tickets and sponsorships for the gala visit this location.

STRYPER: ‘Live In Indonesia At Java Rockin’ Land’ DVD Due In October

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 24, 2012
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MVD Visual has set an October 23 release date for the “Live In Indonesia At Java Rockin’ Land” DVD from Christian hard rockers STRYPER.

Celebrating almost 30 years of incredible melodies and musicianship, “Live In Indonesia” features hits and rarities delivered in impeccable sound and video.

Recorded in front of an enthusiastic crowd in 2010, this is the definitive STRYPER DVD.

“This show was an unexpected, but welcomed, addition to our tour schedule,” said STRYPER singer, guitarist and songwriter Michael Sweet. “It was added last minute and we scrambled to make it happen, but I’m glad it worked out. It was an opportunity to go to a primarily Muslim country and share our faith. Java Rockin’ Land was a highlight moment of our career and I’m thrilled that we were able to capture its on video. It’s definitely one of the better live performances by the band in a long time, and the fact that it was captured on video makes it even more exciting. I think the fans are going to really enjoy it.”

Without a doubt, STRYPER is one of the top Christian rock bands of all time, and certainly the most celebrated Christian metal band of all time. Comprised of Sweet (vocals/guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Tim Gaines (bass), and Robert Sweet (drums), STRYPER has been rocking since 1983, and is responsible for such ’80s metal classic albums as “Soldiers Under Command”, “To Hell With The Devil”, “In God We Trust” and such MTV hit singles/videos as “Calling On You”, “Free” and “Honestly”.

After a sabbatical for much of the 1990s, STRYPER returned strong in the early 21st century. But it was not until their 2011 covers set, “The Covering”, that the aforementioned definitive STRYPER was reinstated, as the band welcomed Gaines back into the fold.

“Live In Indonesia At Java Rockin’ Land” track listing:

01. Sing Along Song
02. Murder By Pride
03. Loud ‘N Clear
04. Rock That Makes Me Roll
05. Reach Out
06. Calling On You
07. More Than A Man
08. Honestly
09. Open Your Eyes
10. All For One
11. To Hell With The Devil
12. Soldiers Under Command

The DVD can be pre-ordered at SeeOfSound.com.


Source: Blabbermouth.net

STRYPER, Ex-TNT Singers Perform BOSTON, JUDAS PRIEST Classics (Video)

Posted by aliblackdiamond on May 31, 2012
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Fan-filmed video footage of former TNT singer Tony Harnell performing the BOSTON classic “More Than A Feeling” with the help of STRYPER/ex-BOSTON frontman Michael Sweet on May 24 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City can be seen below.

Harnell opened for STRYPER at the concert and joined the headliners on stage during their set to perform the JUDAS PRIEST classic “Breaking The Law”. Fan-filmed video footage of that performance below is also available.

As previously reported, Harnell will guest on the new solo album from Michael Sweet, due later this year on Big3 Records. Harnell will be a special guest vocalist on the song “Taking On The World Tonight”.

Commented Sweet: “I think Tony is truly one of the most underrated singers of all time. He’s always been one of my favorites and is an incredibly nice, humble guy to boot. I’ve always wanted to work with Tony and I knew this would be the perfect song and opportunity to do so. ‘Taking On The World Tonight’ is very heavy with a combination of old-school riffs and solos yet it’s got a very modern, relevant sound as well. It’s the best of both worlds! You won’t be disappointed.”

 

 

 

 

 

Source : Blabbermouth.net

KISS, DISTURBED, STRYPER Members Pay Tribute To DICK CLARK

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 19, 2012
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Several hard rock musicians have commented on the passing of broadcast legend Dick Clark, the creator and longtime host of the “American Bandstand” show. Clark became a national icon in the late 1950s, having hosted “American Bandstand” for more than 30 years.


KISS frontman Paul Stanley stated about the 82-year-old the youthful-looking television personality, who was dubbed “America’s Oldest Teenager”: “As a little boy, I sat transfixed to our television every afternoon and Saturday night watching ‘American Bandstand’. Dick Clark was the face of rock and roll and its best ambassador. His decades of successes both in and outside of the music industry are unparalleled. He championed KISS when others turned away and was instrumental in breaking us through his show ‘In Concert’. Through the years, Dick was always available when I had a question or wanted guidance. Dick Clark was the rare exception who was a bigger person in real life than the public image or legend that was also to be his legacy. I will remember him with great respect and gratitude.”

David Draiman (DISTURBED): “So sad, really thought he might be a vampire. Never seemed to grow old.”

Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOURNEY): “RIP, a legend, a pioneer of rock and roll, the guy who set the bar for DJs around the world, Dick Clark, you are an important part of history that will never be forgotten!!”

Glenn Hughes (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE): “RIP to old friend Dick Clark: thanx for bein’ part of our Cal Jam TV show.”

Kip Winger (WINGER): “RIP Dick Clark, we thought you’d live forever! Rockin’ the heavens and beyond!

Michael Sweet (STRYPER): “RIP Dick Clark — it was an honor to perform on ‘American Bandstand’ and to meet you back then. There was no one like you nor will there ever be.” Source: Blabbermouth.net

STRYPER’s OZ FOX Launches Guitar-Lessons Web Site

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 1, 2012
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Guitarist Oz Fox of Christian hard rockers STRYPER has announced the launch of his new guitar-lessons web site, SirOzAcademy.com.

Many online guitar resources are great for beginners, but lacking for other guitarists, not SirOzAcademy.com. SirOzAcademy.com is online guitar school that teaches electric guitar techniques using videos lessons taught by Fox.

Oz will teach you proper theory, modes, licks, scales and pattern techniques that he’s used and taught for years.

At SirOzAcademy.com, you will gain proper skill and techniques that will assist you achieving a whole new level of playing ability.

Subscribe online at SirOzAcademy.com and pay monthly or annually. Subscriptions start at $10.99 a month.

Guitar instructional videos are added regularly, including lessons and tutorials on how to tune the guitar, guitar scales, picking techniques, guitar chords, gear talk and so much more. There are even special guest videos in the library that include techniques from other players such as Howie Simon (ALCATRAZZ) and Paul Jackson (BLOODGOOD). With over 50 videos in the library, there is something for everybody, regardless of your skill level.

Source: Blabbermouth.net

STRYPER Ask Fans For Help On New Album

Posted by aliblackdiamond on March 8, 2012
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STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has posted the following update online wherein he calls upon fans to tell him what they want to here on Stryper’s new album:

“What do you want to hear on the next Stryper all original record? Straight ahead rock/metal with no ballads or a power ballad or two thrown into the soup? I think a record consisting of songs similar to the style of ‘The Writings On The Wall’, ‘Soldiers Under Command’, ‘More Then A Man’, ‘Free’, ‘The Rock That Makes Me Roll and ‘In God We Trust, ‘Rocking The World’, ‘Loud And Clear’ ‘Caught In The Middle’ and ‘God’ would be slammin’!!! I’ve got a lot of songs heading in that direction; Maybe no ballads?”

Stryper recently announced they will return to the road later this year. Confirmed dates are as follows:

May
12 – Columbia, MD – M3 Festival
17 – Dallas, TX – House Of Blues
18 – Houston, TX – House Of Blues
19 – Las Vegas, NV – Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino
24 – New York, NY – BB Kings
25 – Foxborough, MA – Showcase Live
26 – West Greenwich, RI – Rock Junction

June
1 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee
2 – Casper, WY – Oasis Venue
3 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon

July
6 – Risoya, Norway – Seaside Festival
7 – Halmstad, Sweden – Gullbranna Festival
28 – Royalton, MN – Halfway Jam

September
19 – Kohima, India – Indira Gandhi Stadium
22 – Dimapur, India – Dimapur District Sports Council

(photo courtesy of Glen LaFerman)

Source : Bravewords.com

WHITESNAKE, ARCH ENEMY, THE DARKNESS, TRIVIUM, STRYPER Confirmed For Japan’s LOUD PARK

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 1, 2011
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WHITESNAKE, ARCH ENEMY, THE DARKNESS, TRIVIUM, UNISONIC, KROKUS and STRYPER have been confirmed for this year’s edition of the Loud Park festival, set to take place October 15, 2011 at Saitama Super Arena, a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Saitama City, Japan.

Commented ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott: “This is great news! We are looking forward to playing Loud Park once again! It’s one of the best festivals in the world as far as we’re concerned. We love Japan, and we love Loud Park!”

Source: Blabbermouth.net

STRYPER: Quality Footage Of Last Night’s Helsinki Concert

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 14, 2011
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Quality fan-filmed video footage of STRYPER‘s June 13, 2011 performance at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland can be viewed below.

The band’s setlist was as follows:

01. Sing-Along Song
02. Murder By Pride
03. Loud ‘n’ Clear
04. The Rock That Makes Me Roll
05. Reach Out
06. Calling On You
07. Free
08. More Than A Man
09. Breaking The Law (JUDAS PRIEST cover)
10. Heaven & Hell (BLACK SABBATH cover)
11. Surrender
12. All For One
13. The Way

Encore:

14. To Hell With The Devil
15. Soldiers Under Command

Source: Blabbermouth.net

Photo credit: Glen LaFerman