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'''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.
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[[Image:Stryper Concert 1986.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Stryper in concert at To Hell With The Devil tour 1986]]
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Stryper is a Christian metal band from Orange County, California, USA.  
  
The name "Stryper" derives from the [[King James Version]] of [[Isaiah 53:5]]
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==Quotes==
  
''"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his '''stripes''' we are healed."''
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==External links==
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*[http://www.stryper.com Official Homepage]
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*[http://www.myspace.com/stryper Stryper] at MySpace
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*[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=81757 Stryper] at Metal Archives
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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:
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"'''S'''alvation
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'''T'''hrough
 
'''R'''edemption,
 
'''Y'''ielding
 
'''P'''eace,
 
'''E'''ncouragement,
 
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'''R'''ighteousness."
 
  
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[[Category:Christian bands]]
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[[Category:Christian metal groups]]

Latest revision as of 20:48, 3 June 2010

Stryper in concert at To Hell With The Devil tour 1986

Stryper is a Christian metal band from Orange County, California, USA.

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