Tuesday
Oct062020
Stryper Release 'Divider' Video
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 10:32AM
Stryper just released a video for their track "Divider" off the album Even The Devil Believes. I actually really like this track and it is heavier than I expected. If you read the comments below the YouTube clip, you will see that many fans are calling the Stryper effort the album of the year. I love the guitar solo! What do you think?
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As a yoot, I was in CCD (it's a Catholic thing). A leader of the group, a kind fellow who cared about us beyond the issues of religion, was looking to find a way to 'reach' me. His solution? He took me to a, I kid you not, Petra concert!!! Um, well, not really my cup of tea then or now (though I occasionally laugh at their slightly off Boston-ish covers!).
But Stryper were different. I heard them first on one of those compilation albums in the 80s that were an odd assortment of different bands and styles. The song? "To Hell with the Devil." High voice? Yup. Great drums? Sure. Wailing solos? Ditto. Christian lyrics? And then some!
While I was never a fan, I certainly appreciate(d) what they brought/bring to the metal table, no less to the Christian rock altar. I mean, heck (not hell), if the Roxx Regime don't fit, change it!
That CCD guy meant well. He realized his appeal didn't work. So what did he do? He bought me a copy of Whitecross' _Hammer & Nail_! Like I said, Stryper are appreciated.