Before To Hell with the Devil , Christian metal was a niche subgenre struggling for legitimacy. This album changed everything by becoming the first Christian metal record to achieve Platinum status, selling over one million copies. It remained the best-selling album in its genre until P.O.D.'s Satellite in 2001.
The band—composed of Michael Sweet (lead vocals/guitar), Robert Sweet (drums), Oz Fox (guitar), and Tim Gaines (bass)—successfully navigated the Hollywood, United States scene alongside secular giants like Mötley Crüe and Ratt. Their presence was a paradox: they adopted the "big hair," spandex, and melodic hooks of glam metal but used them to deliver messages of faith and salvation. Stryper Become Metal Stars With 'To Hell With the Devil' Download Stryper Hell With The Devil 1986 Lossless rar
Stryper's 1986 masterpiece, To Hell with the Devil , is more than just a cornerstone of Christian metal; it is a landmark of the glam metal movement that redefined the boundaries of spiritual music in the mainstream. Released on October 24, 1986, by Enigma Records, this third studio album transformed four long-haired rockers from Los Angeles, United States into international stars. Before To Hell with the Devil , Christian