Perry Richardson

IRONIC … Michael Sweet of Stryper says he wants musicians to quit complaining: “No one around you wants to hear it. It’s a joy robber, a life sucker and an absolute downer.”

“When one person starts complaining, everyone starts complaining. Stay positive or stop.” — Stryper singer Michael Sweet complaining about complainers SOCIAL MEDIA — In a recent post on his official Facebook page, Stryper frontman Michael Sweet has shared a message to his followers about people who complain. Sweet, 62, the band’s co-founder, chief song-writer and lead vocalist who also holds

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HEALTH ALERT … OZ FOX has been advised by Doctors to ‘Avoid Extended or Intense Touring’, STRYPER will once again enlist Howie Simon to fill-in for the band’s 2025 Latin America Tour

“Following recent medical advice, Oz Fox has been advised to avoid extended or intense touring. With his full support, Stryper will tour Latin America this summer with guitarist Howie Simon, who has filled in previously.” — STRYPER LOS ANGELES, California — Unfortunate news from the STRYPER camp as the band announce more health concerns for their guitarist Oz Fox. Fox

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HATERS UNDER COMMAND … Stryper singer Michael Sweet says: “I’ve come to the Conclusion that the Hate for this Band Stems from Hatred for God.”

“Some people just love to hate. Hate us. Jealousy, envy? Who knows. Who cares. I’ve come to the conclusion that the hate for this band stems from hatred for God. It’s deep. It’s sad. It’s pathetic. Its shallow. It’s pointless.” — Michael Sweet / Stryper THE INTERNET — Someone is upset again… and he’s voicing his opinion on social media.

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THE YELLOW ZONE IS FOR … Stryper Cancel Sweden Rock appearance after their Plane is Forced to Return to U.S. for a Faulty Smoke Detector

“Unfortunately, we have to announce that Stryper, who was supposed to play tomorrow at Sweden Rock Festival, is forced to cancel his gig due to unforeseen logistics problems.” — Sweden Rock CONCERT NEWS — The rock band Stryper have cancelled their appearance at the annual Sweden Rock Festival after their flight was forced to return the U.S. midway en-route to

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RIP … FireHouse singer Cj Snare loses Cancer Battle, Dead at 64

Metal Sludge — Horrible news from the rock world, as we learn of the passing of FireHouse co-founder and singer Cj Snare. Snare had been battling a Stage IV Colon Cancer diagnosis since September of 2020. The singer had a few surgeries over the recent years but has now lost his fight. Snare passed away unexpectedly while at home according

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MICHAEL SOUR … Michael Sweet unloads on Indy label for Legally Licensing Stryper back-catalog and Implores Fans “Don’t buy any”

Metal Sludge — In a new social media posting, Stryper singer Michael Sweet is upset and ranting like the Devil is at his door. Sweet has written a blog about an unidentified Indy Record Label that he says legally licensed the rights to remaster and reissue some of the band’s back catalog but without his approval. In the singer’s rant,

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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

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