Year : 1983 (Retroactive Records Edition 2022)
Style : Glam Hard Rock , Christian Heavy Metal
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 97 mb
Bio:
Stryken (originally known as Stryker was a 1980s Christian heavy metal/hard rock band based in the north Austin, Texas suburb of Cedar Park. Using stage names, the group consisted of Dale Streiker (vocals, lead guitar), Stephen Streiker (vocals, rhythm guitar), Joey Knight (drums), and Ezekiel Vade (bass guitar).Often characterized as a mere clone of Stryper (another more prominent Christian metal band popular at the time), Stryken issued several releases on their own private label, Crystal Records, including the 1986 12" single with the tracks, "Rock On" and "Surprise", and the 1987 full-length album, First Strike (which has since been reissued with previously unreleased material).The band's lyrics made prominent use of Biblical verses such as the anthemic song, "Crush the Head of Satan", which was a reference to the Old Testament prophetical verse of Genesis 3:15 and the New Testament verse of Romans 16:20. Many believed that the song's figuratively violent lyrics promoted actual physical violence which the band did not deny but rather affirmed with the statement that any such violence was "well directed".In June 1987, the members of Stryken were detained by police after disrupting a Mötley Crüe concert in San Antonio, Texas. Carrying a large wooden cross and clad in full body armor (inspired by the theological teaching of the "Armor of God" as found in the sixth chapter of the New Testament book, Ephesians), Stryken first proselytized concertgoers outside of the venue and then proceeded inside to the front of the stage. After being detained by police, the band was released without charges.The members of Stryken all used stage names to conceal their true identities.One of the members of Stryken, stage name, Stephen Streiker, (birth name, Stephen Hopkins) has gone on to "repent" of his career in "Christian rock", which he now refers to as, "a contradiction of terms".Today Hopkins serves as an elder and pastor of a "family-integrated" reformed Baptist church in Burnet, Texas, and is the father of sixteen children. He also authored the book, The Cult of Jabez, and the falling away of the church in America.
Album:
Stryken’s release of this 11 song BLITZKRIEG album, was born from the early Stryker years.In 1983, as STRYKER, Polygraph Records released this 10 song debut album titled BLITZKRIEG with fellow band members Joey Knight (Drummer) and David Kurowski (Bass Player). The 11th song on this album is from their 1983 4 song EP of “Right of Way” and aptly titled “original version.” The other 10 songs were Produced by STRYKER and recorded at Third Coast Sound in Austin, Texas.BLITZKRIEG was initially released on cassette tape with plans to release on vinyl however, the vinyl album was NEVER released. Many radio and podcast personalities noted hearing slight influences of bands like Mott The Hoople, Queen, Kansas, ELO and The Cars.STRYKEN – BLITZKRIEG shows the band’s evolution into more Progressive Rock with songs like “Right Of Way” and “Circus Man” while holding onto their pop/power punk roots with “I’m Alright” and “It’s Over.” This is also the band’s first use of a Bible reference as they put JOB 37 at the end of the part number. The lightning bolt on the cover was inspired by JOB 37 from the Old Testament which speaks to the wonderful power of GOD regarding the weather and says: “He (GOD) unleashes his lightning beneath the whole heaven and sends it to the ends of the earth” but also talks about GOD’s majesty and glory! Remastered by Bombworks Sound and a full write up from Doug Van Pelt of Heaven's Metal Magazine all come together to ensure fans get everything their collector's hearts desire!
Line Up:
Dale Streiker - Guitars (lead), Vocals
Stephen Streiker - Guitars, Vocals, Keyboards - See also: ex-Stephen
Ezekiel Vade - Bass, Vocals (backing)
David Kurowski - Bass
Joey Knight - Drums, Vocals (backing)
Tracklist:
01. Right of Way (Keyboard Version)
02. Cross the Line
03. Look Away
04. Need Your Love
05. Circus Man
06. Surprise
07. Played
08. I'm Alright
09. It's Over
10. Blitzkrieg (Prelude)
11. Right of Way (Original Version)
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