May 15, 1985, Stryper releases the album "Soldiers under Command"

Published on may 15th, 2015 | by Anthony Martinez

Soldiers Under Command is the second and first full-length studio album from the metal band Stryper, released in may 15, 1985. It was the first Christian metal album to achieve Gold record status, selling more than half a million copies. The album was originally issued on white vinyl. The Live in Japan in-concert video, released in 1986, was filmed on July 8, 1985 during Stryper's tour in support of this album.

Soldiers Under Comand Music Video

All songs written by Michael Sweet, except where noted.

1. "Soldiers Under Command" (Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet) – 5:03

2. "Makes Me Wanna Sing" – 2:51

3. "Together Forever" – 4:03

4. "First Love" – 5:43

5. "The Rock That Makes Me Roll" – 4:56

6. "Reach Out" (M. Sweet, R. Sweet) – 5:21

7. "(Waiting for) A Love That's Real" – 4:36

8. "Together as One" – 5:01

9. "Surrender" – 4:28

10 "Battle Hymn of the Republic" (Julia Ward Howe, M. Sweet) – 2:36

Personnel

Stryper

Michael Sweet - Lead vocals, guitar

Robert Sweet - Drums

Oz Fox - Lead guitar, backing vocals

Tim Gaines - Bass, keyboards, piano, backing vocals

Additional musicians

Christopher Currell - Synclavier, guitar

John Van Tongeren - Bass, keyboards, piano

Singles

"Soldiers Under Command" / "Together as One" -
released June 11, 1985

"Reach Out" / "Together as One" -
released September 30, 1985

Production

Michael Wagener (Metallica, Mötley Crüe) - Producer, engineer

Apparitions on TV

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1985 Photos

October 1985