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Stryper

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Christian Rock
Glam Metal
Heavy Metal
Hard 'n' Heavy

http://www.stryper.com
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/stryper
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stryper

14 апр 2024 :	STRYPER To Re-Release Acousticyzed Album / DVD "In New And Exciting Ways"
13 апр 2024 :	STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'For Some Reason, God Keeps Blessing This Band Beyond Measure'
30 мар 2024 :	STRYPER's Upcoming Album Will Be 'Heavy' And 'Very Melodic' With 'Sing-Along' Choruses
17 фев 2024 :	STRYPER To Release Acousticyzed CD / DVD / Blu-Ray Featuring SpiritHouse Studios 2021 Performance
28 янв 2024 :	ROBERT SWEET On STRYPER's Upcoming 'Unplugged' Tour: Fans Will Get To See 'Another Side Of The Band'
2 окт 2023 :	STRYPER - Fan-Filmed Front Row Video Of Entire Uprise Festival 2023 Set Streaming
22 сен 2023 :	STRYPER Plans To Return To 'Pop Metal' Sound On A 'Few' Songs On Next Studio Album
25 авг 2023 :	STRYPER Frontman Says It's 'Odd That Many Metalheads Have A Problem With Jesus Yet Have Absolutely No Problem With The Devil'
29 июл 2023 :	STRYPER Gearing Up To Release Acoustic Album, Frontman MICHAEL SWEET To Record New ICONIC And SUNBOMB Albums This Year
7 мар 2023 :	STRYPER - Fan-Filmed Video From Melbourne Show Streaming
1 мар 2023 :	STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: DAVE MUSTAINE And I Have Talked About Writing Music Together
27 фев 2023 :	MICHAEL SWEET: STRYPER Was 'Really Scary To The Church' In The Beginning
23 дек 2022 :
26 ноя 2022 :	STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'We're Very Blessed' To Still Have Three Of Four Original Members
14 ноя 2022 :	STRYPER - Fan-Filmed Video Of Entire Whisky-A-Go-Go Show Streaming
9 ноя 2022 :	Watch: STRYPER Performs With Battery-Powered Practice Amps After Electricity Goes Out Before Concert
8 ноя 2022 :	STRYPER - Fan-Filmed Video Of Entire KISS Kruise XI Set Streaming
25 окт 2022 :	MICHAEL SWEET Doesn't Believe STRYPER Will Get Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME While He Is Alive
23 окт 2022 :	MICHAEL SWEET On STRYPER's Longevity: 'We're Gonna Keep Doing It Until God Tells Us To Stop'
17 окт 2022 :	MICHAEL SWEET Explains STRYPER's Decision To Tune Down Half Step To Accommodate His Aging Voice
7 окт 2022 :	STRYPER Shares Another New Song 'Same Old Story'
15 сен 2022 :	STRYPER Shares New Song 'Transgressor'
24 авг 2022 :	STRYPER Postpones Tour For 'Economic' And 'Other Reasons'
17 авг 2022 :	STRYPER Unveil Cover Artwork And Title For New Album; Release Date Confirmed
15 авг 2022 :	Openly Christian STRYPER Frontman MICHAEL SWEET: 'We're Definitely Living In The End Times'
5 авг 2022 :	STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'I Don't Believe That Grunge Killed Hair Metal'

19 фев 2020

STRYPER Frontman's Cigar Photo Draws Ire Of Some Christian Fans

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has pushed back against criticism over a photo he posted on social media.

On Monday (February 17), Sweet took to his Instagram to share a picture of him and STRYPER bassist Perry Richardson smoking cigars, along with the following caption: "We're enjoying a long overdue day off and celebrating @pastforpresent birthday in San Antonio. I haven't smoked a good cigar in probably a year or so at least. Thank you @perryrichardson777 for this moment. Life is all about celebrating. With my love @champagnesweet1 as well? Good times...... This is what it's all about. Nest time with you @prministries"

Being that STRYPER is an openly Christian act, some of the band's fans reacted negatively to the image, with a segment of the religious faithful pointing out that the Bible contains principles showing that God does not approve of unhealthy and unclean habits and thus views smoking as a sin.

Earlier today (Tuesday, February 18), Sweet responded to the criticism, writing on Instagram: "Recently I posted a picture of @perryrichardson777 and I sharing a moment together smoking a cigar. I didn't even think of the potential backlash that it could cause and although I'm not surprised by some of the judgmental comments (I've been seeing/reading those for years), I am a little let down by those who forget that we're all flawed, we're all sinners.

"I've never claimed to be perfect and never will be. I try to love life to the fullest and enjoy moments like these. I simply thought I would share a nice moment with all of you, not realizing that it would open the flood gates.

"To be honest, I don't know how I've been able to continue doing what I do with the weight I/we have to carry sometimes. I realize that's it's strictly by the strength and grace of The Lord above.

"I put my faith in God and He sustains me. He knows my heart and my motives and that's good enough for me.

"Moral of the story? Trust God, not man. Men will always let you down. I'll keep my eyes on The Lord and NOT on the negative comments that I have to read (because I personally manage my own pages to personally stay in touch with all of you) day in and day out.

"For all the religious Pharisees out there, take a good look in the mirror and start there. You will find a lot of dirt to clean and you won't have any time to clean anyone else's;-) To all the people (certainly the majority) with pure, loving, faithful hearts - May God continue to bless you and all that you do. I'll keep on trying to be as real and as honest as I possibly can be, leaving the judgement to God above. Carry on..... Love & Respect, M"

After BLABBERMOUTH.NET first published this article, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens weighed in on the controversy, writing on Twitter: "Hahaha. People are a hoot, Bitch and complain about everything! You do know that God loved a good cigar"

In a 2018 interview with the Detroit Free Press, Michael said that STRYPER was never fully embraced by the heavy metal and hard rock communities, largely because of the band's Christian lyrics.

"We've never been accepted by either side," he said. "The secular side, the mainstream, they've never accepted us to this day. We're probably that band that everyone's going to go to whenever there's a time to mock. We'll be the band used for that in most cases. Now on the Christian side, we've never really had the full support of the Christian side because we don't fit into their little club. We're not wearing suits and ties and going to every church and preaching."

Formed 37 years ago, STRYPER's name comes from Isaiah 53:5, which states: "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."

STRYPER's albums include "To Hell With The Devil", "Second Coming", "No More Hell To Pay", "Fallen" and the band's latest effort, "God Damn Evil".

STRYPER Frontman

Hahaha. People are a hoot, Bitch and complain about everything! You do know that God loved a good cigar ? https://t.co/TsqFpHg6ka

— Tim 'Ripper' Owens ?? (@TimRipperOwens) February 18, 2020

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Recently I posted a picture of @perryrichardson777 and I sharing a moment together smoking a cigar. I didn’t even think of the potential backlash that it could cause and although I’m not surprised by some of the judgmental comments (I’ve been seeing/reading those for years), I am a little let down by those who forget that we’re all flawed, we’re all sinners. I’ve never claimed to be perfect and never will be. I try to love life to the fullest and enjoy moments like these. I simply thought I would share a nice moment with all of you, not realizing that it would open the flood gates. To be honest, I don’t know how I’ve been able to continue doing what I do with the weight I/we have to carry sometimes. I realize that’s it’s strictly by the strength and grace of The Lord above. I put my faith in God and He sustains me. He knows my heart and my motives and that’s good enough for me. Moral of the story? Trust God, not man. Men will always let you down. I’ll keep my eyes on The Lord and NOT on the negative comments that I have to read (because I personally manage my own pages to personally stay in touch with all of you) day in and day out. For all the religious Pharisees out there, take a good look in the mirror and start there. You will find a lot of dirt to clean and you won’t have any time to clean anyone else’s;-) To all the people (certainly the majority) with pure, loving, faithful hearts - May God continue to bless you and all that you do. I’ll keep on trying to be as real and as honest as I possibly can be, leaving the judgement to God above. Carry on..... Love & Respect, M

A post shared by Michael Sweet (@michaelsweetstryper) on Feb 18, 2020 at 10:37am PST

View this post on Instagram

We’re enjoying a long overdue day off and celebrating @pastforpresent birthday in San Antonio. I haven’t smoked a good cigar in probably a year or so at least. Thank you @perryrichardson777 for this moment. Life is all about celebrating. With my love @champagnesweet1 as well? Good times...... This is what it’s all about. Nest time with you @prministries ???

A post shared by Michael Sweet (@michaelsweetstryper) on Feb 17, 2020 at 4:34pm PST

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