Michael Sweet

December 18, 2020

HERE COMES TROUBLE … Stryper’s Michael Sweet: “I’ve always been a rebel, and I’ll always be a rebel”

Blabbermouth — In a new interview with Bringin’ it Backwards, Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER was asked what piece of advice he would give to young artists looking to make it in the music business. He responded (see video below): “My advice is always to tell artists, and sometimes this gets me in trouble, ’cause it gets them in trouble, but to tell artists to be themselves. Follow your dreams, follow your heart,[…]

October 30, 2020

STRYPER COLLECTION PLATE … Fans react to Stryper selling $75.00 Covid Masks, Michael Sweet boasts to unhappy fans: “Almost Sold Out, so…”

Metal Sludge — How much would you pay for a COVID mask? But not an ordinary plain colored or basic black mask, let’s say it has some yellow stripes in it as well. Is $20.00 a fair price? Or would you pay $30, $40, or $50.00 for it? How about $75.00? Well, if you like Stryper and want to support their Music and Ministry, that is their asking price for a cotton face mask made[…]

October 2, 2019

DISBELIEF … Oz Fox’s wife reports he may have brain tumors, then asks for $13,977 for Hooker House expenses

DISBELIEF Oz Fox’s wife reports he may have brain tumors, then asks for $13,977 for Hooker House expenses Las Vegas, NEVADA — Updates from Sin City… In a brand new Facebook post from Annie Lobert, the Stryper guitarist Oz Fox’s wife has updated readers with some sad and desperate news. First off, the sad news is, Lobert is reporting that Doctors have told them the following about Oz’s medical condition: “You have 2 dark “lesions”[…]

August 17, 2018

BACK IN THE HOSPITAL … Oz Fox’s wife asks Jesus to continue to heal him so he doesn’t need surgery

BACK IN THE HOSPITAL Oz Fox’s wife asks Jesus to continue to heal him so he doesn’t need surgery LAS VEGAS, Nevada — It seems that Stryper guitarist Oz Fox was back in the hospital again. The guitarist suffered a seizure a week ago, and has since been diagnosed with a spot near his brain. Fox’s wife Annie Lobert has been keeping fans updated with the latest. Lobert is a former prostitute who[…]

August 15, 2018

HONESTLY … Stryper singer Michael Sweet says some websites are “Absolutely disgusting…”

HONESTLY Stryper singer Michael Sweet says some websites are “Absolutely disgusting…” Twitter — Stryper are in the news again. First there was the unfortunate medical emergency that sent the band’s guitarist Oz Fox to the hospital. A follow up statement from the band revealed that Fox had a seizure. The band detailed some of the immediate and future obstacles related to this and their current tour plans. It was agreed that they would tour[…]

August 13, 2018

SIDELINED … Stryper guitarist Oz Fox suffers seizure ‘Doctors discovered an area of concern near his brain’

SIDELINED Stryper guitarist Oz Fox suffers seizure ‘Doctors discovered an area of concern near his brain’ NASHVILLE PUBLICITY — News began circulating this morning that Stryper’s Oz Fox suffered a medical emergency on stage in Las Vegas overnight. In order to provide accurate information and dispel any rumors, the band has issued an official statement: Our dear friend and lead-guitarist Oz Fox fell ill Saturday night while performing in Las Vegas with a side project that[…]

August 12, 2018

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS … Stryper guitarist Oz Fox hospitalized after late night incident in Sin City

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS Stryper guitarist Oz Fox hospitalized after late night incident in Sin City Blabbermouth — STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox has been hospitalized after reportedly “falling down” during his guest appearance at SIN CITY SINNERS concert Saturday night (August 11) at Harrah’s in Las Vegas, Nevada. The news of Oz‘s illness was broken by SIN CITY SINNERS‘ Jason Green, who wrote on his Facebook page: “If you believe in a higher power or even if you don’t, please send Oz Foxsome positive vibes and prayers tonight.[…]

May 10, 2018

FORGIVE US FOR WE HAVE SINNED … Stryper nation lose their minds over Metal Sludge lip-sync article

FORGIVE US FOR WE HAVE SINNED Stryper nation lose their minds over Metal Sludge lip-sync article From Heaven And Beyond — Well it appears that Metal Sludge has struck a nerve with Stryper, and their faithful fans. After our recent Stryper TO HELL WITH THE LIVE VOCALS article, the inbox here at Metal Sludge headquarters has been slammed. Just to set a few facts straight. Metal Sludge ran a piece that questioned the authenticity[…]

May 6, 2018

TO HELL WITH THE LIVE VOCALS … Stryper lip-syncing? Video exposes their pre-recorded vocals in live show

TO HELL WITH THE LIVE VOCALS Stryper lip-syncing? Video clip exposes their pre-recorded vocals in live show Frontiers Music Festival, ITALY — It’s always awesome when a band is talented and can recreate their studio work. It’s even more impressive when they can do it 30+ years into their career. Such is the case with Stryper. Or is it? A recent upload on youtube from the band’s appeaance at the annual Frontier’s Music Festival shows off all[…]

May 10, 2017

On Sale Now …

#THEOCHO Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2018 on sale now MIAMI, Florida — The waiting is over and the time is FINALLY here…the 2018 Monsters of Rock Cruise is ready to go on sale, beginning TODAY at 12 noon Eastern! If you’ve never attended, now is the time to become a part of the greatest floating Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Festival to ever sail the seven seas! Get ready…the Monsters of Rock Cruise awaits you! This year’s MORC has more bands, more[…]