Stryper Is Born New Album In Stores On August 16, 2005 Band's North American Tour Kicks Off September 22, 2005 in Hartford, CT

New York, NY- August 15, 2005 - The multi-platinum and Billboard charting rock band Stryper releases Reborn on August 16th via Big3 Records. Reborn marks the band’s first complete studio release of original material in over a decade, since 1990’s Against The Law, and features 10 original tracks marked by Stryper’s trademark blend of melodic vocals, heavy guitar licks and pounding drums. After writing and recording some songs in April 2004, Michael Sweet approached the band about reuniting and recording the material as a Stryper record. The album was recorded in Massachussetts at Blue Jay Studio, Mixed Emotions, and Sweet’s home studio.

Said Stryper frontman Michael Sweet of the new record, “Our fans have said they would like to hear Stryper with more edge, but I didn’t want to do something so heavy that it would limit us. We were able to deliver the edge yet still keep the melody and catchy guitar riffs.” As for the title Reborn, Sweet remarks, “I wrote the song “Reborn” before we decided to reunite as a band, and once we came together it was natural to make this notion the essence of the album as we feel we are being reborn. We truly feel like a new band.”

The release of Reborn begins a remarkable new chapter in Stryper’s career. With 8 albums released and more than 8 million albums sold worldwide, the band has been a pioneering force in the Christian metal music scene, and one of the most exciting forces in American rock music. Reborn encapsulates the band’s signature sound, yet includes a modern twist that will not only speak to Stryper’s loyal fan base worldwide, but also to hard rock fans everywhere. On this album particularly, Michael Sweet and the band have pushed the envelope while still understanding the delicate balance between heaviness and melody. Reborn was written, produced and arranged by Michael Sweet (with additional production by Kenny Lewis).

Original Stryper members Michael Sweet (lead vocals, guitar), Oz Fox (lead guitar), Robert Sweet (drums) welcomed Tracy Ferrie (bass) to the band for the new record and tour. Stryper will embark on a North American tour in support of the record this fall, kicking off September 22, 2005 in Hartford, CT.

Stryper Tour Dates:

Thursday, September 22- Webster Theater- Hartford, CT

Friday, September 23- Crocodile Rock- Allentown, PA

Saturday, September 24- Vintage Vinyl (in-store performance and signing )- Ford, NJ

B.B. King’s Blues Club- New York, NY

Sunday, September 25- Northern Lights- Clifton Park, NY

Wednesday, September 28- Mulcahy’s- Wantagh, NY

Thursday, September 29- House of Blues- Cleveland, OH

Friday, September 30- Madison Theater- Covington, KY

Saturday, October 1- Hayloft Liquor Stand- Mount Clemmens, MI

Thursday, October 6- Pop’s- Sauget, IL

Saturday, October 8- Club 3 Degrees- Minneapolis, MN

Sunday, October 9- House of Blues- Chicago, IL

Tuesday, October 11- Cain’s Ballroom-Tulsa, OK

Thursday, October 27- Paradise Rock Club- Boston, MA

Friday, October 28- Stone Pony- Asbury Park, NJ

Sunday, October 30- Neighborhood Theater- Charlotte, NC

Wednesday, November 2- House of Blues- Orlando, FL

Thursday, November 3- Earthlink Live- Atlanta, GA

Saturday, November 12- Ridglea Theater- Fort Worth, TX

Monday, November 14- Marquee Theater- Tempe, AZ

Tuesday, November 15- House of Blues- San Diego, CA

Wednesday, November 16- House of Blues- Anaheim, CA

Thursday, November 17- House of Blues- Los Angeles, CA

For more info go to stryper.com and big3entertainment.com.