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DRUM WAR … Stryper’s Michael Sweet compares his brother Robert to Tommy Lee: “Robert would play circles around him. The problem is popularity. Tommy obviously has more fans and plays to larger crowds”

“Put them both side by side (now) in a room and see who wins.” — Michael Sweet on his brother Robert Sweet in a drum battle with Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe SOCIAL MEDIA — Michael Sweet has commented on social media and once again his output is goofy to say the least. The Stryper frontman, main song-writer and chief cry-baby has come out with an opinion about his brother Robert Sweet‘s drumming ability, comparing[…]

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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 has been dealing with health issues since a late-night fall after a Las Vegas jam[…]

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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. That someone is Michael Sweet of the band Stryper, and he thinks that the hate[…]

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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 Sölvesborg Sweden. The band took to their official Instagram on early Wednesday June 4th and[…]

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TO HELL WITH OPINIONS … Michael Sweet is Miffed when Fans are Not all in on Stryper, yet they Listen to Bands who Sing about Satan & Sex

Metal Sludge — Michael Sweet of Stryper has posted on his social media once again with an opinion that shockingly, not everyone is buying.Sweet is always quick to stir the pot, but isn’t always accepting of those with a view that differs from his or his staunch religious beliefs and when someone goes against his view, he’s often quick to jump on them, as seen in a few exchanges below. In the Stryper frontman’s latest[…]

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THE FARRAH FAWCETT of DRUMS … Stryper drummer Robert Sweet: “I was a maniac… My wife first met me when she was 14 and I was 22”

“I was a maniac, my wife reminds me of that all the time. My wife first met me when she was 14 and I was 22.” — Robert Sweet of Stryper Metal Sludge — Back in the 80’s Jon Bon Jovi was known for several things, including great music, his big brite smile and sex appeal… but his shaggy hair with frosted tips were also a draw for the Bad Medicine bad boy. There were[…]

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VEGAS SLUDGE … Quiet Riot, Stryper and ‘Raiding The Rock Vault’ highlight 48 hours of fun in the sun in Sin City

“I think everyone would agree that Las Vegas has started to become the new hometown for a lot of the bands that came out of L.A. in the 80s.” — Alex Grossi / Quiet Riot Metal Sludge — They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas – but not when Metal Sludge is involved. We took in a rock and roll weekend in the city of sin, and we are here now to report[…]

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WE’RE NOT GLAM … Michael Sweet of Stryper: “Poison, Faster Pussycat and Tuff” were Glam and notes, “Stryper were NOT a Glam Band”

Metal Sludge — In the never ending debate of who is Glam, and what is Hair Metal, and is Hairband a bad thing to say… Stryper frontman Michael Sweet has went on record to say: “We were NOT a “Glam Band”” Sweet recently shared an article from Ultimate Guitar that included Stryper in their piece, about Glam bands and Grunge. The article “7 Great Glam Bands That the Rise of Grunge Hit the Most” lists;[…]

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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, he outlines his reasons why he’s not happy with this person (Label) then implores fans[…]

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HEALTH SCARE … STRYPER singer MICHAEL SWEET Undergoes Another Retinal Detachment Surgery

Blabbermouth — STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has undergone surgery for a re-detached retina. A retinal detachment happens when the retina separates from the back of the eye, causing peripheral vision loss. Without immediate treatment, a retinal detachment can lead to total vision loss, according to Healthline. The 58-year-old guitarist/vocalist, who had his initial procedure in November, took to his Instagram earlier today (Tuesday, January 11) to write: “So this just happened. I made it through[…]

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