NEW
YORK (Big3 Records) - The multi-platinum and Billboard charting rock
band Stryper is back and set to release
Reborn via Big3 Records on
August 16, 2005.
Reborn marks the band's first complete studio release
of original material in over a decade, since 1990's Against The Law,
and features 10 original tracks marked by Stryper's trademark blend of
melodic vocals, heavy guitar licks and pounding drums, as well a new
version of the previously released track "In God We Trust." After
writing and recording some songs in April 2004, Michael Sweet
approached the band about reuniting and recording the material as a
Stryper record. The album was re-recorded in Massachussetts at Blue Jay
Studio, Mixed Emotions, and Sweet's home studio. The title track
"
Reborn" is provocatively dark with catchy lyrics and raw guitar riffs,
and will impact radio on June 7th.
Said Stryper frontman Michael
Sweet of the new record, "Our fans have said they would like to hear
Stryper with more edge, but I didn't want to do something so heavy that
it would limit us. We were able to deliver the edge yet still keep the
melody and catchy guitar riffs." As for the title Reborn, Sweet
remarks, "I wrote the song "
Reborn" before we decided to reunite as a
band, and once we came together it was natural to make this notion the
essence of the album as we feel we are being reborn. We truly feel like
a new band."
The
release of
Reborn begins a remarkable new chapter in Stryper's career.
With 8 albums released and more than 8 million albums sold worldwide,
the band has been a pioneering force in the Christian metal music
scene, and one of the most exciting forces in American rock music.
Reborn encapsulates the band's signature sound, yet includes a modern
twist that will not only speak to Stryper's loyal fan base worldwide,
but also to hard rock fans everywhere. On this album particularly,
Michael Sweet and the band have pushed the envelope while still
understanding the delicate balance between heaviness and melody. Reborn
was written, produced and arranged by Michael Sweet (with additional
production by Kenny Lewis).
Original Stryper members Michael
Sweet (lead vocals, guitar), Oz Fox (lead guitar), Robert Sweet (drums)
are pleased to announce the addition of Tracy Ferrie (bass) to the
band. Stryper will embark on a North American tour in support of the
record this fall. Prior to the album release, the band will perform at
Spain's big music festival Recinto Ferial Huerto de la Rueda on June
18th, and coming off a smashing live show in Puerto Rico in late 2004,
they will grace fans with a return visit on August 20th, just days
after the album is released on August 16th. Stryper will be showcasing
material from Reborn, as well as performing hits from their incredibly
successful run of recordings in the 80s and early 90s. Big3 Records
will also release a Stryper DVD, packed with live footage and special
features, by the end of the year. The DVD is history in the making. Not
only is it the first Stryper DVD to be released, but it is also the
first ever live music filmed in Puerto Rico.
