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Stryper

Stryper is an American Christian metal band. The group's lineup consists of Michael Sweet (lead vocals, guitar), Oz Fox (guitar, backing vocals), Perry Richardson (bass, backing vocals), and Robert Sweet (drums).

Key facts

Musical artist.name: Stryper
Musical artist.alias: Roxx Regime
Musical artist.image: Stryper 2016.jpg
Musical artist.landscape: yes
Musical artist.caption: Stryper performing in 2016
Musical artist.background: group_or_band
Musical artist.origin: La Mirada, California, U.S.
Musical artist.years_active: 1983–1993, 2003–present (reunions 1999–2001)
Musical artist.current_members: Michael Sweet Robert Sweet Oz Fox Perry Richardson
Musical artist.past_members: Tim Gaines Eric Johnson John Voorhees Matt Hurich Kenny Metcalf Tracy Ferrie

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Name
History
Foundation and mainstream success (1975–1990)
Decline, break-up and solo projects (1990–1999)
Reunions & recent works (1999–present)
Music and image
Legacy
Members
Timeline
Discography
References
Further reading
External links

Formed in 1983 as Roxx Regime, the band soon changed their musical message to reflect their Christian beliefs, and the band's name was also changed to Stryper. They went on to become the first overtly Christian heavy metal band to gain acceptance in the mainstream. In 1983, they signed with major label Enigma Records and released their debut album The Yellow and Black Attack. In the mid-1980s, Stryper enjoyed their most successful period beginning with the release of To Hell with the Devil, which achieved platinum sales status. Stryper went on to release two more gold albums before disbanding in 1993.