Stryper is an American Christian metal band from La Mirada, California. The group's lineup consists of Michael Sweet, Oz Fox (guitar), Perry Richardson, and Robert Sweet (drums).
Stryper performing in 2016
Stryper in 1984
Richardson on stage with Stryper, 2022
Stryper frontman Michael Sweet, 2022
Christian metal, also known as white metal, Jesus metal or heavenly metal, is heavy metal music distinguished by its Christian-themed song lyrics and the dedication of the band members to Christianity. Christian metal is typically performed by professed Christians, principally for Christians and is often produced and distributed through various Christian networks.
Stryper's stage set during To Hell with the Devil tour, 1986
As I Lay Dying has been at the forefront of metalcore along with Underoath since 2005.
Underoath, one of the more prominent metalcore groups
Drummer Ted Kirkpatrick of the American thrash metal band Tourniquet live in 2005