Stryper have announced their 18th studio album, Throne of Thorns, due out September 25 via Frontiers Music Srl, and have also shared the album’s title track along with a new music video.
Drummer Robert Sweet says the band is “really proud of this one,” adding: “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.”
On the title track itself, Michael Sweet describes its meaning and message: “‘Throne of Thorns’ is a powerful message. Christ is on the throne, and we are redeemed because of the crown of thorns that He endured. This song is a perfect representation of our 43 years and who we were, and who we are. Heavy yet melodic, classic yet modern, and 100% Stryper!”
The new song arrives alongside a music video and gives a first look at the upcoming record, which follows the band’s long-running tradition of blending melodic hooks with classic metal heaviness.
Throne of Thorns will feature 11 tracks in total, including the title track, “Here In Your Heart,” and “Shadowbreaker.”
Stryper will also return to the road this summer, with a U.S. tour kicking off July 17 in Arlington, TX, followed by a full run of dates across North America and Europe.
Stryper live:
July 17th – Arlington, TX @ Arlington Music Hall
July 18th – Houston, TX @ House of Blues
July 19th – San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre
Sept 19th – Wissen, GER @ Loud and Proud Festival 2026
Sept 29th – Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall
Sept 30th – Wantagh, NY @ Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall
Oct 1st – Newton, NJ @ The Newton Theatre
Oct 3rd – Harrisburg, PA @ XL Live
Oct 4th – Warrendale, PA @ Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
Oct 6th – Marion, IL @ Marion Cultural and Civic Center
October 8th – McHenry, IL @ The Vixen
Oct 9th – Wisconsin Dells, WI @ Crystal Grand Music Theatre
Oct 10th – Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center
Oct 12th – St. Louis, MO @ The Hawthorn
Oct 13th – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
Oct 15th – Nashville, TN @ The Cannery Mainstage
Oct 16th – Newton, NC @ Newton Performing Arts Center
Oct 17th – Kingsport, TN @ MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center
Oct 19th – Jacksonville, FL @ FIVE
Oct 20th – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
Oct 22nd – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
Oct 23rd – Liberty, SC @ Pickens County PAC
Oct 24th – Hopewell, VA @ Beacon Theatre
Oct 25th – Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
Dec 5th – San Juan, PR @ Coca-Cola Music Hall
Photo by Manuel Moggio, Hainecch
