On this day October 24, 1986, Christian metal band Stryper released their breakthrough album To Hell With The Devil, a bold and powerful record that brought faith based rock into the mainstream. Combining soaring vocals, blazing guitar solos, and anthemic choruses, the album became one of the defining metal releases of the decade and a landmark moment in the history of Christian rock.
To Hell With The Devil featured standout tracks such as Calling On You, Free, and Honestly, each delivering a message of hope and redemption wrapped in the high energy sound of 1980s glam metal. The album achieved multi platinum success and made Stryper the first Christian metal band to gain widespread popularity on MTV and rock radio. Its success proved that spiritual messages and heavy rock could coexist in a way that resonated with both secular and faith based audiences.
80s insight: To Hell With The Devil reflected the diversity of 1980s rock, showing how bands could merge faith, energy, and showmanship to create music that inspired millions.
To Hell With The Devil featured standout tracks such as Calling On You, Free, and Honestly, each delivering a message of hope and redemption wrapped in the high energy sound of 1980s glam metal. The album achieved multi platinum success and made Stryper the first Christian metal band to gain widespread popularity on MTV and rock radio. Its success proved that spiritual messages and heavy rock could coexist in a way that resonated with both secular and faith based audiences.
80s insight: To Hell With The Devil reflected the diversity of 1980s rock, showing how bands could merge faith, energy, and showmanship to create music that inspired millions.
