STRYPER TO EMBARK ON 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

PRESS RELEASE
Raleigh, NC - March 30, 2009

March 30, 2009
(Raleigh, NC): Stryper is gearing up to tour the United States starting
in September of 2009, hitting approximately 50 cities across America.
This will be followed by International tour dates in January and
February of 2010.

25 years ago (1984) Stryper broke on to the
scene with their debut EP Yellow and Black Attack and have since gone
on to sell 8 million records worldwide and tour the world spreading an
inspirational message through their branded sound of rock songs, heavy
guitars, and pristine harmony vocals.

The 25th Anniversary Tour
will be a 2 set show. The first set will be new Stryper material and
include bassist Tracy Ferrie, along with original members Michael
Sweet, Robert Sweet, and Oz Fox. The second set will be classic Stryper hits and will be all 4 original members, including original bassist Tim Gaines. Michael Sweet Jr's band will be the opening band on the tour.

2009 also marks the release of Stryper's newest studio album Murder by Pride
on Big3 Records. In May, fans can get sneak previews of the album,
downloading select individual songs on iTunes and other on-line internet download stores.

AHHH!!! Im so excited!!

Jan - Feb 2010 international tour! Please come to the UK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fundy

At least Michael is getting plenty of time off to mourn his wife's passing. It's also good to see him getting back in the saddle.

I'm kind of surprised at them bringing Tim back for the live shows. It will be good to see him back with the band. I wonder, though, how Tracie feels about this.

Awaiting them in Germany too.

There was a show planned in October 2008 and they postphoned it.
The new date for the show of Stryper was februari 2009, it was postphned due the situation of Kyle Sweet, so now I wonder if I ever go see Styper live.

It's good Stryper is doing two shows.
One with Tracie as basist and the second show with the classic Stryper hits. with Tim on bass.
At least he has been the bass player for Styper for many, many years.

Awesome news - I'm hoping they come to or near Nebraska so I can finally see Stryper live at least once in my life!

Well that clinches it, if they are going to tour they must release the new album this year. I will definately try to see them if the hit the Seattle area.

alldatndensum wrote:

I'm kind of surprised at them bringing Tim back for the live shows. It will be good to see him back with the band. I wonder, though, how Tracie feels about this.

No offense to Tim, but I'm wondering if he will even last the whole tour. It would not surprise me if he departes the tour earlier than anticipated. All the better to keep Tracie around (just in case).

Sooooo looking forward to this tour! Also, I'm glad that Tim in on-board!

Quote :

This is a post Michael made about the upcoming 25th anniversary tour...

Hey everyone,

Before
things get confused and misconstrued, I thought I would take a moment
to clarify that we will be playing a 45 minute set of new material and
then there will be a 20-30 minute break, and then we will perform
another 45 minute set of old classic material. We will then encore with
a few songs as well. So, the length of the set (from beginning to end)
will be approximately 100 minutes long. Also, as far as original yellow
and black clothing goes, we will NOT be wearing original clothing of
any kind. We will have some new clothing made and we will incorporate
yellow and black into the design. We will do a wardrobe change during
the 20-30 minute break/intermission. I felt like I should clear this up
so there are no surprises, although it was supposed to be a
surprise....... Oh well!

Be there or be square and start looking for your yellow and black garb, I'd love to see you wearing yours too!

Blessings and see you on the road,

Michael "Gipper" Sweet

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The new Stryper album "Murder by Pride" is set to be released on July 21st, 2009!
Michael Sweet stated in a radio interview on April 1st that the new Stryper album will be released on July, 21st, 2009!
This
is TWENTY FIVE years to the day that first Stryper album “Yellow And
Black Attack” hit the shelves! (Released 7/21/84 by Enigma)

So this is the 1st year of eligability for Stryper to enter the RNR hall of fame heh