Stryper has announced their 18th studio album, Throne Of Thorns. It is set for release on September 25 via Frontiers Music Srl. Alongside the announcement, the band released the album’s title track as the first single.
The band took to social media to share the news with fans, highlighting both the upcoming record and the availability of the new single.
“New music and pre-order from Stryper! Stryper return with their 18th studio album: ‘Throne Of Thorns,’ set for release on September 25th!” the band announced.
“Decades into their journey, Stryper continue to reaffirm their status as one of the most influential and enduring bands in classic metal, seamlessly blending their signature message with a sound that remains as powerful and relevant as ever.”
“New single out today, ‘Throne of Thorns.’ Listen anywhere you stream your music & watch the music video on YouTube.”
Throne Of Thorns marks another milestone for the veteran Christian metal band. Pre-orders are now available ahead of the September 25 release date.
Stryper was founded in 1983 in Loma Linda, California. The band quickly became known for blending hard rock and heavy metal with an openly Christian message — a combination that was virtually unheard of in the genre at the time. Their distinctive yellow and black outfits, paired with lightning bolt motifs, became one of the most recognizable visual identities in 1980s metal.
Their previous studio album, Even the Devil Believes, was released in 2020 via Frontiers Music Srl. It continued the band’s long-running partnership with the Italian rock label and demonstrated that their creative output remained strong well into their fourth decade.
An earlier milestone came with God Damn Evil in 2018. It became the first Stryper album to chart on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 113. The achievement underscored the band’s enduring relevance in a rapidly changing music landscape.
With Throne Of Thorns, Stryper continues to build on that momentum. The title track is already available across all major streaming platforms, signaling that the band has no intention of slowing down as they approach their fifth decade together.
