Veteran hard rockers Stryper to release new album in April

ICONIC rock band Stryper will celebrate their 35th anniversary with the release of the album 'God Damn Evil' in April. The project is produced by frontman Michael Sweet. In response to thousands of fan comments he said, "We thought long and hard about this title. It was actually considered quite a few years ago and it just didn't feel like the right time. Now, with all the evil in the world that we see around us on a daily basis, it made perfect sense. It's a very bold statement yet a prayer asking God to damn/condemn evil. Nothing more, nothing less."

'God Damn Evil' is the first release since the recent addition of bass player Perry Richardson, who joins original members Michael Sweet (vocals and guitar), Robert Sweet (drums) and Oz Fox (guitar). Perry is best known as a founding member of the multi-platinum band Firehouse. A video from the project, "Take It To The Cross", is out now. Said Sweet, "'Take It To The Cross' is our answer to many fans asking us to do something a little heavier and even bordering on thrash. The verses are heavy with a vocal and lyric delivery that's bold and relevant yet the chorus kicks in with a fast, thrashy vibe. We brought in Matt Blanchard (Act Of Defiance, Shadows Fall) to handle the vocal growl on the choruses and the end vamp. This song is 100% high octane."