STRYPER Announce New Album ‘When We Were Kings’ Due September 13

Master July 19, 2024 3 min read 0

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Legendary, long-running metal band STRYPER is set to return with their 12th studio album ‘When We Were Kings,’ out September 13th via Frontiers Music Srl. The band celebrates the announcement with not one but two new singles! “Loves Symphony” is a classic meets modern rock track while the more pop-leaning “Grateful” shows the band’s continued commitment to faith-based music. Both tracks are accompanied by music videos and follow up the first single “End of Days.”

STRYPER‘s current lineup includes original members Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, and Oz Fox, along with bassist Perry Richardson, as they create what they consider their finest and most powerful music yet.

About “Loves Symphony” Michael Sweet shared this: “We’re always trying to merge the past with the present. Trying to incorporate the classic sound that older fans miss with the modern sound that newer fans hope for….‘Love’s Symphony’ is a great combination of both. It not only represents who we were but also who we are. We really are excited about this one and we hope you all are too.”

About “Grateful” Sweet added: “ Grateful’ is an answer to all the fans that have been wanting to hear a throwback to songs like “Calling on You”. It’s a different side of the band musically with a straight ahead, pop/rock melody and groove. It’s also a message of gratitude and being grateful for what you have, no matter who you are.”

These new singles set the stage for a great year for STRYPER who begin a 40th Anniversary Tour this fall. After an appearance at the Alive Music Festival today, the anniversary tour dates kick off September 11th in Greenville, TN, and conclude November 16th in North Myrtle Beach, SC. A full list of dates is below.

‘When We Were Kings‘ Track List:

1. End Of Days

2. Unforgivable

3. When We Were Kings

4. Betrayed By Love

5. Loves Symphony

6. Trinity

7. Rhyme Of Time

8. Raptured

9. Grateful

10. Divided By Design11. Imperfect World

40th Anniversary Tour:

9/11 – Greeneville, TN @ Niswonger PAC

9/13 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Casino

9/14 – Shippensburg, PA @ Uprise Festival

9/15 – Akron, OH @ The Goodyear Theater

9/17 – Columbus, OH @ TempleLive at the Columbus Athenaeum

9/19 – Anderson, IN @ Paramount Theatre

9/20 – St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre

9/21 – Shipshewana, IN @ Blue Gate PAC

9/23 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom

9/24 – Cedar Park, TX @ The Haute Spot

9/25 – San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec Theatre

9/26 – Midland, TX @ Wagner Noel PAC

9/28 – Arlington, TX @ Arlington Music Hall

9/29 – Fort Smith, AR @ TempleLive

10/19 – Wichita, KS @ TempleLive at Wichita Scottish Rite Center

10/21 – Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater

10/25 – Stateline, NV @ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe @ South Shore

10/29 – Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre

10/30 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre

10/31 – El Paso, TX @ The Plaza Theatre

11/3 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre

11/7 – Patchogue, NY @ Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts

11/8 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

11/9 – Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theater

11/10 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live!

11/13 – Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre

11/14 – Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theatre

11/15 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage

11/16 – North Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues