'''[[Image:Stryper Concert 1986.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Stryper in concert at To Hell With The Devil tour 1986]]Stryper''' is a [[Christian metal]] band from [[Orange County (California)|Orange County]], [[California]], [[United States|USA]]. Formed in [[1983]], they are considered pioneers in the mainstream popularization of [[Christian rock]] music. Stryper enjoyed great success during the late [[1980s]] before breaking up in 1992, when most metal groups of the 1980s lost popularity. However, the band reunited in [[2003]] and are attempting a comeback in the [[Christian music]] world.
The name "Stryper" derives from the [[King James Version]] of [[Isaiah 53:5]]==Quotes==
''"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities==External links==*[http: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his '''stripes''' we are healed//www."''stryper.com Official Homepage]*[http://www.myspace.com/stryper Stryper] at MySpace*[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=81757 Stryper] at Metal Archives{{LMW|Stryper LifeMusic Wiki}}
The scriptural reference is also part of Stryper's logo on most of their releases. In addition, the band's name has been said to stand for:{{stub}}
"'''S'''alvation'''T'''hrough'''R'''edemption,'''Y'''ielding'''P'''eace,'''E'''ncouragement,and'''R'''ighteousness."{{returnto}} [[Christian music]]
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