The 2013 release of Second Coming found Stryper in a state of renewed vigor, delivering a collection of original material alongside re-recorded versions of their earlier hits. This album served as a potent statement of the band's enduring relevance in the hard rock and heavy metal landscape.
- Second Coming was released on March 25, 2013, by the band's own label, Stryper Recording LLC.
- The album features re-recordings of five of their earlier songs, including "To Hell with the Devil" and "Calling on You."
- Second Coming debuted at number 29 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart and number 36 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums chart.
Stryper is a Grammy-nominated heavy metal band from Orange County, California, known for their mainstream success and overtly Christian lyrics. Second Coming was released after a period of band member changes and a hiatus, marking a return to recording with a stable lineup.
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