Stryper

Stryper, formed in 1983 in Orange County, are pioneers of Christian metal. Known for black-and-yellow outfits, they gained fame with "To Hell with the Devil." The band hit mainstream success in 1986 and enjoyed hits like "Honestly." After disbanding in 1993, Stryper reformed in 2005, releasing albums like "Murder by Pride" and "The Final Battle." Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, Oz Fox, and Timothy Gaines define their melodic rock style.