Some remember Stryper as the frenetic "yellow and black attack" that stormed the music scene two decades ago, transforming the pop-metal genre from the inside out. Others recall a groundbreaking foursome that resolutely declared an inspiring message of spiritual redemption, becoming a cornerstone on which countless lives were changed. Today the legendary quartet is back and burning hotter than ever with intensified levels of zeal, resolve and innovation. With three original band mates (lead vocalist Michael Sweet, drummer Robert Sweet and guitarist Oz Fox) and Tracy Ferrie on bass, Stryper now releases its newest studio project Murder by Pride, the band's tenth career disc In 2008, Michael Sweet became the newest member of the band BOSTON where they embarked on a 54 city tour with Sweet playing guitar and handling some of the lead vocals. Ironically, prior to Sweet becoming a member of BOSTON, Stryper had already made plans to include a BOSTON song on the upcoming Murder by Pride album. The first single from Murder by Pride is "Peace of Mind" featuring BOSTON guitarist Tom Scholz on guitar.

2009 marks the 25th Anniversary of Stryper. All original members will be returning to the stage together in the Fall of 2009 for the 25th Anniversary Greatest Hits tour featuring the original yellow and black outfits. The tour will consist of 2 sets; the first being new Stryper material (featuring Tracy Ferrie on bass) and the second being the Yellow and Black greatest hits set. Michael Sweet Jr’s band, Flight Patterns, will be the opening act on the tour. In 1984 Stryper released their debut recording, Yellow and Black Attack, and have since gone on to sell over 8 million records worldwide with their branded pop-metal sound of heavy guitars, pristine vocals, and inspirational lyrics.

Stryper has dealt with its share of challenges and difficulties over the years. From its origin as Roxx Regime, a garage outfit from Orange County, California, the band persevered as they hammered out a name and a reputation in the gritty Los Angeles club circuit. The hard work paid off in 1984 when the quartet inked a deal with Enigma Records.

As the first Christian rock band to enjoy any decided success in the mainstream market, Stryper went on to sell more than 8 million records worldwide. The group’s RIAA-certified platinum 1986 release To Hell with the Devil was selected as one of the "100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music" by CCM Magazine. The project also generated the Billboard Top 40 hit "Honestly," which peaked at #23.

Two other albums struck RIAA gold: Soldiers Under Command (1985) and In God We Trust (1988), both spending numerous weeks on the Billboard 200 album chart.

One of the most electrifying stage acts from the 1980s, Stryper garnered heavy airplay on MTV and VH1. The band also received notable coverage in Rolling Stone, Time, Spin, Newsweek and numerous other publications, cementing their legacy as the iconoclasts of pop-metal.

Fittingly, Stryper should be in for a wave of renewed exposure and acclaim. But Michael Sweet would just as soon turn the spotlight on someone else. "The one theme that is woven into every song on our new album is this: Look to Jesus," he says adamantly. "Some people may get tired of hearing this, but we feel God has called us to share the message of Christ's love, mercy and grace. He's always there no matter what, and that's what we will proclaim until we die."