Legendary Christian metal pioneers Stryper have announced their highly anticipated 18th studio album, Throne Of Thorns, set for release on September 25 via Frontiers Music Srl.
The new record marks a commanding chapter in the band's storied career, as they continue to reaffirm their status as one of the most influential and enduring bands in classic metal.
About Throne Of Thorns, drummer Robert Sweet says: “Soon our new Stryper record will be out, and can you believe it? It’s album number 18! I really believe you’re all going to love it.
Michael worked incredibly hard writing these songs and bringing everything together.
Oz, Perry, and I also worked hard to make this, what I feel is our best record yet.
I’m confident that once you hear it, you’ll agree.
Thank you all for your incredible loyalty and for continuing to support what we do.” To celebrate the announcement, the band shares the title track from the upcoming album, alongside an official music video, available below.
The new album is said to showcase the band at the height of their creative powers, delivering a masterclass in songwriting and musicianship.
The album is packed with grand, meticulously crafted arrangements, where thunderous rhythms, soaring guitar harmonies, and anthemic choruses come together in a style that is unmistakably Stryper.
At the forefront stands the unmistakable voice of Michael Sweet, whose passionate, powerful, and instantly recognizable delivery continues to define the band’s identity.
His vocal performance on Throne Of Thorns is nothing short of extraordinary, effortlessly moving between soaring highs and emotive depth, adding a timeless quality to every song.
Perry Richardson says: “The best music doesn’t come from comfort.
It comes from living, struggling, growing, and refusing to quit.
I hope these songs find you exactly when you need them.” With Throne Of Thorns, Stryper not only honors their legacy but expands upon it, offering an album that will resonate with longtime fans and newcomers alike.
It’s a bold, inspired statement from a band that refuses to stand still—proof that true metal greatness only grows stronger with time.
The album's tracklisting includes: “Throne Of Thorns” “Here In Your Heart” “Falling” “I’m Alright (I’m Okay)” “Waiting For You” “Carry The Flame” “Hollywood” “Beautifully Broken” “Ashes To Roses” “Alone Again” “Shadowbreaker” The band will be celebrating the album's release with a full US tour, beginning July 17 in Arlington, TX.
For a full list of dates, see below.
July 17 – Arlington, TX – Arlington Music Hall 18 – Houston, TX – House of Blues 19 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre, The band will continue to deliver their unique blend of classic metal with the latest tour dates and the new album Throne Of Thorns available from September 25.