Today, the legendary, long-running metal band STRYPER shares “When We Were Kings,” the title track from their forthcoming new album. The single is accompanied by a new music video produced by Gavin Holmes and available to watch below. The band’s 12th studio album, ‘When We Were Kings,’ is out September 13th via Frontiers Music Srl.
Michael Sweet comments on the project:
“We wanted to take you back in time, to see a small glimpse of the band back in the early days. Gavin Holmes did an amazing job of creating an animated time machine that relives and revives the incomparable 80s. When We Were Kings!”
STRYPER‘s current lineup includes original members Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, and Oz Fox, along with bassist Perry Richardson. Together they feel they are creating their finest and most powerful music yet.
This new music sets the stage for a great year for STRYPER who begin a 40th Anniversary Tour this fall. Anniversary tour dates kick off September 11th in Greenville, TN, and conclude November 16th in North Myrtle Beach, SC. A full list of dates is below.
Check Out the Music Video for “When We Were Kings” HERE
Pre-Order ‘When We Were Kings’ HERE
‘When We Were Kings‘ Track List:
1. End Of Days
2. Unforgivable
4. Betrayed By Love
6. Trinity
7. Rhyme Of Time
8. Raptured
9. Grateful
10. Divided By Design
11. Imperfect World
STRYPER will be embarking on its 40th Anniversary Tour this fall.
The show will be a celebration of both classic hits and new-era fan favorites, including outfit changes and an exciting new show production. In most cities, this will be a 2-set “evening with” style show.
STRYPER Live 2024
40th Anniversary Tour:
9/11 – Greeneville, TN @ Niswonger PAC
9/13 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Casino
9/14 – Shippensburg, PA @ Uprise Festival
9/15 – Akron, OH @ The Goodyear Theater
9/17 – Columbus, OH @ TempleLive at the Columbus Athenaeum
9/19 – Anderson, IN @ Paramount Theatre
9/20 – St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre
9/21 – Shipshewana, IN @ Blue Gate PAC
9/23 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
9/24 – Cedar Park, TX @ The Haute Spot
9/25 – San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec Theatre
9/26 – Midland, TX @ Wagner Noel PAC
9/28 – Arlington, TX @ Arlington Music Hall
9/29 – Fort Smith, AR @ TempleLive
10/19 – Wichita, KS @ TempleLive at Wichita Scottish Rite Center
10/21 – Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
10/25 – Stateline, NV @ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe @ South Shore
10/29 – Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
10/30 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
10/31 – El Paso, TX @ The Plaza Theatre
11/3 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
11/7 – Patchogue, NY @ Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
11/8 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
11/9 – Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theater
11/10 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live!
11/13 – Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre
11/14 – Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theatre
11/15 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
11/16 – North Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
STRYPER, the pioneering Christian hard-rock band, is commemorating 40 years of music with continued vigor. Following their studio album ‘The Final Battle,’ they released their first acoustic album in February 2024, featuring stripped-down versions of classic songs and a new rendition of “Amazing Grace.”
Looking ahead, the band is also working on a Kickstarter-funded documentary film directed by Chris Atkins. With career album sales exceeding 10 million worldwide and a history of Billboard Top 40 hits, STRYPER continues to record, tour, and perform for devoted fans globally.
STRYPER are:
Michael Sweet – Lead Vocals/Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Robert Sweet – Drums & Percussion
Oz Fox – Vocals/Lead and Rhythm Guitar
Perry Richardson – Vocals/Bass
Paul McNamara – Organ, Keys, Moog
Additional Background Vocals: Charles Foley & Keith Pittman
Produced by: Michael Sweet
Studio: Spirithouse Recording Studio
Recorded by: Danny Bernini
Additional engineering and editing: Kenny Lewis / Mixed Emotions Music
Mixed by: Danny Bernini
Mastered by: Alex Saltz
All songs written by: Michael Sweet
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