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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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BOOK NOW – Monsters of Rock Cruise add more New Bands to their ‘Rock The Nations’ Cruise April 12th-17th 2026, Dozens of Acts set to appear

UPDATED May 19th 2025 The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise have just added a few more acts to their 2026 edition of their annual water festival and Tickets are on sale for the following groups, on the following dates noted below. Thursday – May 15, 2025 @ 2 pm Eastern for MORC 2025 Alumni Guests > HERE Monday – May 19, 2025 @ 2 pm Eastern for All Alumni Guests > HERE Thursday – May[…]

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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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M3 … The M3 Music Festival celebrates Year 15 with Bret, Dee, Queensryche, Pearcy, Night Ranger, Lynch, Quiet Riot, Stryper, Y&T, Doro, Aldo Nova, Faster Pussycat and more!

FESTIVAL NEWS — The annual M3 Music Festival announced their lineup celebrating year number 15. The event will be held the weekend of Saturday & Sunday May 4th & 5th 2024 at the Meriweather Post Pavilion. The year has a solid lineup including headliners Queensryche who will top the bill for Saturday night’s show, and Sunday will feature Bret Michaels (of Poison) with his special guest Dee Snider (of Twisted Sister) as the weekend’s closer.[…]

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STRYPER = TRUMPER … Michael Sweet says: “Yeah, I voted for Trump, and boy, I took a beating for that. Some of my friends were, like, ‘Oh, what a moron. He’s a Trumptard.'”

“It comes down to respect. And I make mistakes. I blow it. I say things that might come across as disrespectful, so I’m not perfect.” — Michael Sweet of Stryper Metal Sludge — Stryper singer Michael Sweet is never at a loss for words, and once again finds himself in the headlines. In a recent article that appears on Blabbermouth, Sweet talks about relationships with others (including L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns) who have different[…]

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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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