Stryper - Guitar Solo - Heaven and Hell (Cover) - House Of Blues in West Hollywood Ca. June 22, 2012

Stryper's Oz Fox doing his guitar solo before the group breaks into a cover of Black Sabbath's DIO Heaven and Hell. Live at the House Of Blues on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood California on June 22, 2012. Stryper is a Christian glam metal band from Orange County, California. The group's lineup consists of Michael Sweet (lead vocals, guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Tim Gaines (bass guitar), and Robert Sweet (drums). On June 22, 2012, the Christian heavy metal band Stryper performed at the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. Event Highlights The Occasion: The concert was part of Stryper's 2012 tour. Leading up to the event, music outlets like Noisecreep held promotional giveaways, including meet-and-greet opportunities for fans at this specific show. Venue: The performance took place at the iconic House of Blues Sunset Strip, a world-famous live music venue known for its unique atmosphere and "folk-art" decor. Note: This specific location permanently closed in 2015 to make way for a mixed-use development. Band Lineup: At the time of this 2012 show, the band featured its classic lineup: Michael Sweet (vocals/guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Robert Sweet (drums), and Timothy Gaines (bass). Michael Sweet had recently left the band Boston in late 2011 to refocus his full attention on Stryper. Context of the Tour The 2012 tour followed the release of their 2011 covers album, The Covering, and preceded their 2013 release, Second Coming. During this period, their setlists typically balanced classic hits from the 1980s (such as "To Hell with the Devil" and "Calling on You") with newer material and select heavy metal covers.