album · May 15, 1985

Soldiers Under Command

Stryper

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Stryper's 1985 sophomore album, "Soldiers Under Command," which eschewed the glam metal trends of the era for a more direct, hard-hitting sound, becoming their first to chart.

• The album's title track was the band's first single to chart, reaching number 33 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.
• While the album was their first to chart, it was largely overshadowed by their 1986 follow-up "To Hell with the Devil."
• The album sold over 500,000 copies, achieving RIAA Platinum certification.

Stryper is a Christian glam metal band from Orange County, California, known for their theatrical live shows and music that promoted messages of faith. "Soldiers Under Command" was their second album, released when the band was solidifying their identity and seeking mainstream attention in the mid-80s metal scene.