Out April 20th Via Frontiers Music SRL

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Iconic hard rock/heavy metal band STRYPER will celebrate their 35th anniversary with the upcoming release of their 10th studio album, God Damn Evil, due April 20, 2018 from Frontiers Music SRL. Produced by frontman Michael Sweet, the band returns with their most powerful album to date, doubling down on the hard rock/heavy metal sound that earned them a worldwide fan base.

God Damn Evil is available now for pre-order in multiple configurations. STRYPER have made available some special bundles of God Damn Evil through their own webstore and in partnership with Frontiers Music Srl:

Frontiers U.S. Webstore: Includes EXCLUSIVE gold colored vinyl (limited to 100 copies worldwide), autographed vinyl test pressings, EXCLUSIVE t-shirt design (Frontiers store ONLY), Limited Amount of autographed CDs, and more! Pre-order HERE.

Frontiers EU Webstore: Includes EXCLUSIVE silver colored vinyl (limited to 100 copies worldwide) and more! Pre-order HERE.

STRYPER Webstore: Includes EXCLUSIVE yellow colored vinyl (limited to 100 copies worldwide), autographed vinyl test pressings, EXCLUSIVE t-shirt design (STRYPER store ONLY), Limited Amount of autographed CDs, and more! Pre-order HERE.

Pre-orders will also be available at the usual retail outlets like Amazon and iTunes and "Take It To The Cross" can be streamed at Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, etc.

Fans were initially introduced to the God Damn Evil album title and cover art via social media posts on February 5th, which quickly went viral causing a significant amount of conversation from STRYPER fans. “We thought long and hard about this title,” says Michael in response to thousands of fan comments. “It was actually considered quite a few years ago and it just didn't feel like the right time. Now, with all the evil in the world that we see around us on a daily basis, it made perfect sense. It's a very bold statement yet a prayer asking God to damn/condemn evil. Nothing more, nothing less."

God Damn Evil is the first release since the recent addition of bass player Perry Richardson, who joins original members Michael Sweet (vocals and guitar), Robert Sweet (drums) and Oz Fox (guitar). Perry is best known as a founding member of the multi-platinum band FIREHOUSE.

STRYPER fans are getting their first look into the upcoming album with the release of the epic lyric video for the song, "Take It To The Cross". View the Lyric video below.

“"Take It To The Cross" is our answer to many fans asking us to do something a little heavier and even bordering on thrash,” says Michael. “The verses are heavy with a vocal and lyric delivery that's bold and relevant yet the chorus kicks in with a fast, thrashy vibe. We brought in Matt Blanchard (ACT OF DEFIANCE/SHADOWS FALL) to handle the vocal growl on the choruses and the end vamp. This song is 100% high octane.”

God Damn Evil is the follow-up to STRYPER’s ninth studio album, Fallen (Frontiers Music SRL), which was released in 2015 and debuted at the top of the Billboard charts. 2016’s 30th Anniversary To Hell With The Devil Tour saw record crowds and featured the band’s largest sound and lighting production in nearly two decades.

STRYPER will return to the road this year, kicking off the God Damn Evil World Tour in Milan, Italy on April 28th at the Frontiers Rock Festival. Tour dates will be posted as confirmed at http://www.stryper.com/Tour/tour.html.

“We all see and hear the darkness that surrounds us in our society but with faith and love, we'll always have hope,” says Michael. “That's what STRYPER is all about - powerful music and a message that builds foundations, not walls. We couldn't be more excited about God Damn Evil as it showcases our undying love for what we do and why we do it.”

Track Listing for God Damn Evil:

• "Take It To The Cross"
• "Sorry"
• "Lost"
• "God Damn Evil"
• "You Don’t Even Know Me"
• "The Valley"
• "Sea Of Thieves"
• "Beautiful"
• "Can’t Live Without Your Love"
• "Own Up"
• "The Devil Doesn’t Live Here"