Soldiers Under Command  Soldiers Under Command is the second release, and first full-length studio album from Christian metal band Stryper, released in 1985. It was the first Christian metal album to achieve Gold record status, selling more than half a million copies. The album was originally issued on white vinyl. The "Live in Japan" in-concert video, released in 1986, was filmed on July 8, 1985 during Stryper's tour in support of this album. A music video of the title track was released. The inspirational verse for this album is 2 Timothy 2:3-4. All songs written by Michael Sweet, except where noted. Stryper  Additional musicians  Production