MURDER BY PRIDE – IN STORES NOW
July 21, 2009
25 years to the day after the release of Stryper’s first EP Yellow And Black Attack comes… Murder By Pride on Big3 Records!
“Murder By Pride”, the new album from Christian hard rockers STRYPER, available in the U.S. on July 21 through Big 3 Records. The CD will be released in Europe on August 28 via Frontiers Records.
“Murder By Pride” track listing:
01. Eclipse Of The Son (4:04)
02. 4 Leaf Clover (3:42)
03. Peace Of Mind (3:58)
04. Alive (3:36)
05. The Plan (3:10)
06. Murder By Pride ((3:18)
07. I Believe (3:43)
08. Run In You (4:15)
09. Love Is Why (4:07)
10. Mercy Over Blame (4:07)
11. Everything (4:26)
12. My Love (I’ll Always Show) (3:14)
13. My Love, My Life, My Flame (exclusive bonus track for Europe)
Commented singer Michael Sweet: “After years of speaking to fans and hearing comments like ‘more guitars,’ ‘more solos’ and ‘more screams,’ I decided to keep those comments in mind as I wrote each song. It was important to me to try to get back to that early sound of STRYPER yet at the same time, to remain relevant today. It’s certainly not an easy thing to do but as I listen to ‘Murder By Pride’, I think that was accomplished.
“I got the idea of the title ‘Murder By Pride’ from seeing pride consume dreams, goals and many times, lives. We all deal with pride and it can be crippling, so I wanted to write a lyric and a theme that would be a constant reminder of that. This record has been in the works for a long, long time and I can only hope that it was worth the wait!”
STRYPER will embark on a tour of the United States in September, hitting approximately 50 cities across America. This will be followed by international tour dates in January and February of 2010. The bands’s 25th-anniversary tour will be a two-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 four original members, including original bassist Tim Gaines. Michael Sweet Jr.’s band will be the opening band on the tour.
25 years ago (1984), STRYPER broke onto the scene with its debut EP, “Yellow And Black Attack”, and has 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.
New FiftyThree Five Records (Stryper T-Shirt)
June 8, 2009
FiftyThree Five Records T-shirt
Printed on a high quality, gold, 100% cotton T-shirt by Alternative Apparel. This shirt features a unique, vintage logo for FiftyThree Five Records – Stryper’s self-run Record label.
(I wonder what this t-shirt implies for the upcoming release of Murder By Pride?)
Revised iTunes download schedule for “Murder By Pride”
May 19, 2009
Here is the revised iTunes download schedule for Stryper’s album “Murder By Pride”
5/26 – 4 Leaf Clover
6/2 – The Plan
6/9 – Alive
6/16 – I Believe
6/23 – Love Is Why
6/30 – Mercy Over Blame
7/7 – Run In You
7/14 – Everything
7/14 – My Love (I’ll Always Show)
7/21 – FULL ALBUM AVAILABLE ON iTunes
Update regarding iTunes.com release of Murder By Pride
May 18, 2009
Message from Dave Rose at Deep South (Deep South is Stryper’s Management):
Due to the delay in the release of the song “Murder by Pride” on iTunes last week, we have decided to keep it available for download for another week. We have learned (and by “we”, we mean everyone… Big3, Deep South, and iTunes) that adding and removing songs on iTunes is not as precise time-wise as everyone would have liked it to be. Even iTunes was quick to admit this is something brand new for them, so unforeseen “glitches” may occur, but everyone is working hard to smooth this out.
The next scheduled song to be released is “4 Leaf Clover” on May 26. In the meantime, you can still download “Murder by Pride” until then.
Check back here for a revised release schedule of each song for the iTunes promotion shortly.
For those new to this promotion, Stryper is releasing a song per week through iTunes until the full album Murder by Pride is released on July 21, 2009 (exactly to-the-day, 25 years after the release of The Yellow and Black Attack EP). All involved on the technical front have asked for your patience as they refine the system to be able to deliver each song on schedule. In the meantime, your best bet is to check iTunes weekly for new Stryper songs.
Dave Rose
Deep South Entertainment
Choice Merchandise
STRYPER to Headline 3rd Annual Rocklahoma Festival!
April 12, 2009
Event: Rocklahoma 2009
Date: July 9th-12th, 2009
Location: Pryor, Oklahoma
Details: Stryper is scheduled to headline Friday, July 10th with Night Ranger, Warrant, Danger Danger, Helix and Hurricane Alice. Saturday, July 11th (Note the new date!)
Other artists appearing include:
Thursday: Anthrax, Saxon, Overkill, Metal Church and Leatherwolf.
Friday: Night Ranger, Warrant, Danger Danger, Helix and Hurricane Alice.
Saturday: Thin Lizzy, KIX, KEEL, Gypsy Pistoleros, plus two to be announced.
Sunday: Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Great White, Nelson, Bonfire and Vixen
For complete details and ticket information, please visit:
The Official Rocklahoma Website | Click Here
Taken from the Rocklahoma Press Release:
Stryper featuring three original members, lead vocalist Michael Sweet, drummer Robert Sweet and guitarist Oz Fox, along with bassist Tracy Ferrie.
Michael Sweet of Stryper had this to say, “Rocklahoma is an event that I’ve heard about from peers and friends and they have always said that Stryper would be a perfect fit for this festival. Oklahoma holds a special place in my heart since my family lived in Moore, Oklahoma. I have a lot of family in Oklahoma. We’re excited to finally be able to perform at Rocklahoma and look forward to an amazing night!”
NOTE: This show is NOT part of the 25th Anniversary Tour. This show will be the current lineup performing new songs and your favorite hits.
MURDER BY PRIDE – Release Date 7/21/09
April 2, 2009
Michael Sweet stated in a radio interview on April 1st that the new Stryper album will be released on July, 21st, 2009!
Twenty five years to the day that first Stryper album “Yellow And Black Attack” hit the shelves! (Released 7/21/84 by Enigma)
Michael also said that they will release a song from MBP in May and every week till the album’s release date! (7/21/09)
You can listen to the interview below.
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STRYPER TO EMBARK ON 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
March 30, 2009
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.
Murder By Pride release set for end of July!
February 26, 2009
Taken from michaelsweet.com :
FEBRUARY 26, 2009 – This just in….Big3 Records will be setting a firm release date for “Murder by Pride” in the coming weeks. It is scheduled to be released near the end of July, 2009.
“MURDER BY PRIDE” ALBUM ARTWORK CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED!
February 4, 2009
| FEBRUARY 4, 2009 – We are pleased to announce Gilvan Rangel of Campina Grande, Brazil as the winning designer of the Murder by Pride artwork contest! |
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Hundreds of submissions were received and carefully reviewed. We were amazed and thrilled by all the accomplished artists in the Stryper network of fans. Many of you are extremely talented and we extend our sincere gratitude to everyone that took time to submit art. Stay tuned to MICHAELSWEET.COM and STRYPER.COM for details on a release date, tour dates, and more. Note: Final artwork is subject to change prior to manufacturing and production. |
2-Day SALE! After Christmas Sale 25% off selet items.
January 15, 2009
Stryper 2 Day after Christmas sale. Select items are 25% off. Sale ends Friday, January 16 at 6:00pm E.S.T.
T-Shirts, CD’s, Posters, etc…
