Deep Dive and Interview: Stryper's *Soldiers Under Command* and an interview with Michael Sweet (Episode 15)

Christian metal was practically unknown until the arrival of Stryper on the scene in 1983. Soldiers Under Command was the band's first full-length studio album and it achieved gold status. The album established the band as a force in Christian music and opened doors for other Christians metal bands. Buckle in as the 3D's (who may or may not have been wearing yellow and black at the time of recording) go track-by-track through this classic recording. Then stay tuned as Dave Wilson interviews Michael Sweet about Soldiers and what the band is up to these days. --- The 3D's are Dan, Derek, and Dave. Three friends who used to work together in early 1990s in Christian radio who love to reminisce about music from the golden era of CCM, 1985-1995. If you love classic Amy, Michael, Petra, Russ, and White Heart, you have found your new favorite podcast. New episodes drop every Monday. Make sure to subscribe. --- Dan Day is a small business owner in the Wichita area. Derek Hale is pastor of Trinity Covenant Church (CREC) in Wichita, KS ( https://trinitycovenantchurch.wordpress.com/ ) Dave Wilson is an on-air personality working for Entercom Communications. --- Make sure you are subscribed to CCM in 3D. Type CCM in 3D in your podcast provider, hit that subscription button, and leave us a five-star review. This will make it easier for other podcast listeners to find CCM in 3D. --- Intro and outro music: "New Spoon," composed by Sam Luttrell. Used by permission. Please visit his Bandcamp site at https://cannonfire.bandcamp.com/releases .