Michael Sweet (Stryper) and George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob) have reunited once again to create Unified, the second album by Sweet & Lynch. I had the chance to sit down and talk with Michael Sweet about the new album, working with George Lynch, life in rock n’ roll and of course….Stryper. I found Michael to be very humble and appreciative for the long career in rock music that he has had to date. Although he…
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Here’s the latest news direct from Tim Gaines about his dismissal from the Christian metal band Stryper: Howdy folks, Here is a KNAC interview that I gave with Faithsedge vocalist Giancarlo Floridia, earlier this week. This is the “official” unofficial announcement many have been waiting for from myself. I know many of you have been speculating the validity of the “rumors” flying around over the last year in regard to my position within the Stryper…
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Frontiers Music Srl is set to release the second album from SWEET & LYNCH, “Unified”. The highly anticipated follow up to the band’sBillboard charting debut, “Only to Rise” will be available on November 10th. Today the band has released an exclusive behind the scenes video, documenting the process of recording “Unified”. Watch it HERE. Listen to the first single from the album,“Promised Land” HERE. Order the album here: http://radi.al/Unified or at the links below Frontiers: http://www.frontiers.shop Amazon: http://radi.al/UnifiedAmazon iTunes: http://radi.al/UnifiediTunes Google Play: http://radi.al/UnifiedGooglePlay All digital pre-orders come with an…
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Christian Rocker Michael Sweet Proves He’s Not Full Of Crap….by having an Colonoscopy! In an public arena where most people would probably prefer privacy, Stryper’s front man Michael Sweet posted the following two posts on his Facebook page: I don’t know what you’re pooing, uh I mean doing tonight but I know what I’m pooing, uh I mean doing😳 Prayers appreciated for a colonoscopy and endoscopy first thing tomorrow morning🙏 Laughing helps ease the nerves….. …
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Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of the second album from SWEET & LYNCH, “Unified”. The highly anticipated follow up to the band’s Billboard charting debut, “Only to Rise” will be available on November 10th. Today, the first single,“Promised Land” from the album can be heard HERE. Order the album here: http://radi.al/Unified or at the links below Frontiers: http://www.frontiers.shop Amazon: http://radi.al/UnifiedAmazon iTunes: http://radi.al/UnifiediTunes Google Play: http://radi.al/UnifiedGooglePlay All digital pre-orders come with an instant download of “Promised Land.” Follow the band on Spotify: http://radi.al/UnifiedSpotify to be alerted when the album is…
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Christian metal band Stryper no longer list Tim Gaines as a band member on it’s official website. After much speculation about Gaines’ status in the band and numerous posts, mostly, from lead singer Michael Sweet that seemed to indicate a rift between the band, or at least Michael Sweet and Tim Gaines, it now looks as if Tim Gaines tenure with band is done. While nothing official has been announced yet, removing Gaines from the…
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Michael Sweet posted the following to his Facebook Page: I’m sitting here at the airport and I just realized I never did a “favorite bass player” list. Here are some (there are many more) of my picks for the best rock bassists throughout history (in no particular order): James Lomenzo Michael Anthony John O’Boyle John Paul Jones Paul McCartney Geezer Butler John Entwistle Geddy Lee Craig MacGregor Jack Bruce Chris Squire Steve Harris John Deacon…
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Stryper have provided the following statement to help address the questions that many fans have about their upcoming hiatus: Dear friends, To adress a few concerns regarding our most recent statement: 1 – Tim has not left the band. 2 – We felt the need to make a statement based on a multitude of emails, texts, private messages and phone calls. Because of this, we felt that the right thing to do was to make…
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Stryper has announced the following: As many of you know, we are preparing a tour to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of To Hell With The Devil. Although we’re extremely excited about this tour, our band and ministry is facing a crossroads for a variety of reasons, including some personal matters affecting our bassist, Tim Gaines that have affected the unity of our band. As a result, upon the conclusion of this tour, we have decided…
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Artist: Michael Sweet Album: One Sided War Genre: Hard Rock / Melodic Metal Label: Rat Pak Records Release Date: August 26, 2016 2016 solo album from the Stryper frontman. In what promises to be Michael Sweet’s most intense solo release to date, One Sided War showcases a full plate of hard rock and classic metal riffs from start to finish. One Sided War marks Michael’s seventh studio solo album and it clearly proves that he…
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