The Greatest Gift of All is due on November 21st
Stryper will release its long-awaited Christmas album, The Greatest Gift of All, on November 21st via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the band also shares their new single, “Winter Wonderland,” accompanied by a lyric video.
“We have wanted to record a Christmas album for many years,” frontman Michael Sweet says. “Ever since we released our first single (‘Reason for the Season’) back in 1985, the fans have been asking for a full-length Christmas album. Well, the time has finally come. We wanted to make an album of five traditional songs and five original songs. To put our own spin on our own Christmas album and not follow the pack so to speak. We could not be more pleased with how it turned out! We obviously re-recorded ‘Reason for the Season’ and ‘Winter Wonderland’ and we decided to go with ‘Winter Wonderland’ as the next single, just to give you an idea of what it might sound like today in 2025. We’re happy to say that we finally have our own Christmas album and hopefully it will become a fan favorite year after year.”
With the project, Stryper answers decades of fan requests, crafting a holiday record that blends festive classics, new compositions, and their unmistakable mix of faith, power, and metal energy.
In a move that makes the release even more special, The Greatest Gift of All will be available exclusively in physical formats. Fans can look forward to a collectible release that captures the spirit of the season in true old-school fashion.
Stryper’s lineup remains as strong as ever, with founding members Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, and Oz Fox joined by bassist Perry Richardson. Together, the band continues to deliver at the highest level in the studio and on stage.
The new album arrives on the heels of the 80s band’s hugely successful world tour, celebrating the 40th anniversary of their formation and the landmark album When We Were Kings. With sold-out performances across the United States, Europe, and South America, the tour reaffirmed the group’s status as one of the most enduring and influential forces in Christian rock and heavy metal.
1. The Greatest Gift Of All
2. Go Tell It On The Mountain
3. Heaven Came (On Christmas Day)
4. Little Drummer Boy
5. Still The Light
6. Silent Night
7. On This Holy Night
8. Joy To The World
9. Reason For The Season
10. Winter Wonderland
