Stryper

Christian heavy metal band from Orange County, California (USA).

Stryper formed in 1983. The name “Stryper” is based on the King James Version translation of Isaiah 53:5: "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." In this instance, "stripes" refers to flogging wounds. During live concerts Stryper was known to throw Bibles into the audience.