Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. ENTERPRISE, AL - JUNE 15: Robert Sweet, Tim Gaines, Robert Sweet ...

"We’re disappointed,” said Stryper frontman Michael Sweet of the ban. “Stryper has always been about making people think outside the box. Our new album title God Damn Evil is a statement that's needed ...

Earlier this week, bassist Tim Gaines revealed he was no longer in Stryper. He has served as the band's only bassist throughout their career, save between 2005 and 2009 when the position was held down ...

Plus, Yolanda Adams returns to the Top Gospel Albums top 10. By Jim Asker Veteran Christian hard rock group Stryper adds its 13th top 10 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart as When We Were Kings ...

Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. Cost:$20 in advance and $25 day of show. Info: (509) 244-3279, www.sp.knittingfactory.com “The Final Battle” sounds like the swan song of an album for ...