# Petra

> Petra is a Christian rock band formed in 1972 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, by guitarist Bob Hartman. The name means "rock" in Greek. Over 10 million albums sold and four Grammy Awards. HOPE (2026) is their first studio album in 20 years.

## Key facts
- 1972: Founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana
- 10M+: Albums sold
- 4: Grammy Awards
- #1: CCM Album: HOPE
- Latest album: HOPE (2026, Girder Records). Petra's first studio album in 20 years. Single: Deliver Us.
- Booking: Scott Huie, H2O, 615-454-3635, booking@h2oaa.com
- Band contact: kim@petraband.com

## Pages
- [Home](https://petraband.com/): Official home of Petra, the Christian rock band founded in 1972. HOPE, their first studio album in 20 years, is #1 CCM Album. 2026 HOPE Tour now booking.
- [Contact](https://petraband.com/contact/): Book Petra for the 2026 HOPE Tour: contact Scott Huie at H2O, 615-454-3635, booking@h2oaa.com, or write to kim@petraband.com.
- [Ministry](https://petraband.com/ministry/): Petra's mission: the message of Christ through rock music. HOPE Bible Studies by Bob Hartman, worship albums, and how churches can bring Petra to their city.
- [Music](https://petraband.com/music/): Petra's albums from the 1974 debut to Beyond Belief, Jekyll & Hyde and HOPE (2026), with the songs that defined each era and where to buy and stream.
- [News](https://petraband.com/news/): Latest Petra news: HOPE is #1 CCM Album, HOPE on CD and vinyl, the new single Deliver Us, and the 2026 HOPE Tour now booking.
- [Store](https://petraband.com/store/): Buy HOPE on CD ($15) or vinyl in Safe Harbor Bone White and two Limited Editions, HOPE Bible Studies by Bob Hartman, bundles and Petra merch.
- [Story](https://petraband.com/story/): From Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1972 to HOPE in 2026: the story of Petra, the band that proved faith and rock music could coexist. Explore the interactive timeline.
- [Tour](https://petraband.com/tour/): Petra's 2026 HOPE Tour: Mexico City, Uprise Festival, Loud and Proud Festival in Germany, Arlington, Houston and more. Tickets and booking contacts.
- [Videos](https://petraband.com/videos/): Watch Petra's Golden Anniversary interview with the original band, the Beyond Belief 30th anniversary reunion interview and more.

## Frequently asked questions
### When and where was Petra formed?
Petra was formed in 1972 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, by guitarist Bob Hartman.

### What does the name Petra mean?
Petra means "rock" in Greek, a sign of the band's desire to bring the message of Christ through rock music.

### What is Petra's newest album?
HOPE (2026, Girder Records) is Petra's first studio album in 20 years. It has 10 new songs, including the single "Deliver Us", and is the #1 CCM Album.

### Where can I buy HOPE on CD or vinyl?
HOPE on CD ($15) and vinyl ($29.98 to $36) is available only at girdermusic.com, along with the HOPE Bible Studies by Bob Hartman and merch bundles. It is also available on all digital download platforms.

### How do I book Petra for a concert?
Promoters, festivals and churches can book Petra through Scott Huie at H2O: 615-454-3635 or booking@h2oaa.com.

### Who have been Petra's lead singers?
Greg X. Volz took lead vocals in 1981 with Never Say Die. John Schlitt, former lead vocalist of Head East, joined in 1986 with Back to the Street.

### Has Petra won a Grammy?
Yes. Petra has won four Grammy Awards from 13 nominations, the first for Beyond Belief (Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album, 1991), plus 10 GMA Dove Awards.

### How many albums has Petra sold?
Petra has sold over 10 million albums.

## News
- [Welcome to Petra’s new home online](https://petraband.com/news/new-petra-website/) (2026-11-09): The new petraband.com is here: the complete discography with a page for every release, the band’s story year by year, the 2026 HOPE Tour and tour alerts by email.
- [HOPE is #1 CCM Album](https://petraband.com/news/hope-is-1-ccm-album/) (2026-10-27): HOPE is available for download now on all digital download platforms.
- [Petra's 2026 HOPE Tour](https://petraband.com/news/petra-s-2026-hope-tour/) (2026-10-26): Promoters and churches: contact Scott Huie at H2O for booking.
- [HOPE on vinyl](https://petraband.com/news/hope-on-vinyl/) (2026-10-25): Three colors: Safe Harbor (Bone White), plus Storm Surge Blue and Breakers Edge Java Limited Editions.
- [HOPE CD ships](https://petraband.com/news/hope-cd-ships/) (2026-10-24): Petra's newest album HOPE is here on CD and Vinyl only at girdermusic.com.
- [Hear Deliver Us](https://petraband.com/news/hear-deliver-us/) (2026-10-23): The new single from HOPE, on the Petra Band YouTube channel.
- [Jekyll & Hyde reissued](https://petraband.com/news/jekyll-hyde-reissued/) (2026-10-22): Remastered on CD and Vinyl by Girder Records.

## Tour dates
- 2026-03-14: Cartago, Costa Rica, Oasis de Amor Foursquare Church (tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/107745663)
- 2026-03-29: Helsinki, Finland, Kulttuuritalo (tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/107876741)
- 2026-03-30: Turku, Finland, Turku Concert Hall (tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/107876885)
- 2026-03-31: Kuopio, Finland, Music Center of Kuopio (tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/107876907)
- 2026-04-24: Oshkosh, WI, Calvary SonRise Oshkosh - Calvary Chapel Oshkosh (tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108071879)
- 2026-04-25: Zeeland, MI, Community Reformed Church (tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108071947)
- 2026-05-16: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Petra- Buenos Aires (tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108203613)
- 2026-07-02: Eldsberga, Sweden, Gullbranna Festivalen 2026 (tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108203559)
- 2026-07-25: Dayton, OH, Petra HOPE Tour 2026 - Dayton, Ohio (tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108584742)
- 2026-08-01: Mexico City, Auditorio Nuevos Comienzos (tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108072078)
- 2026-09-11: Shippensburg, PA, Uprise Festival (tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108257655)
- 2026-09-12: Versailles, OH, Festival (tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108322319)
- 2026-09-18 to 2026-09-19: Wissen, Germany, Loud and Proud Festival (tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108203517)
- 2026-09-26: Arlington, TX, Arlington Music Hall (tickets: http://www.arlingtonmusichall.org/)
- 2026-09-27: Houston (The Woodlands, TX), Dosey Doe (tickets: https://www.doseydoetickets.com/)
- 2026-10-09: Milford, OH, House of Restoration (tickets: http://www.hofr.org/petra)
- 2026-10-23: Milton, PA, Crossroads Nazarene Church (tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988110151983?aff=oddtdtcreator)

## Discography
- Petra (1974): Self-titled debut, a blend of southern rock and Christian lyrics.
- Come and Join Us (1977): Greg Hough shares vocal duties with Bob Hartman.
- Washes Whiter Than (1979)
- Never Say Die (1981): Greg X. Volz steps in as lead vocalist.
- More Power to Ya (1982): The iconic spaceship cover.
- Not of This World (1983): Synthesizers and a more polished production.
- Beat the System (1984): Cutting-edge lighting and sound on the road.
- Captured In Time & Space (1986)
- Captured in Time and Space (1986)
- Back to the Street (1986): John Schlitt, former lead vocalist of Head East, joins.
- This Means War! (1987): Heavier riffs, powerful anthems.
- On Fire! (1988)
- On Fire! Video Event (1989)
- Petra Means Rock (1989)
- Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out (1989): All-worship rock album. Went Gold.
- Beyond Belief Video Album (1990)
- War & Remembrance (1990)
- Beyond Belief (1990): Grammy and Dove Award winner, certified Gold.
- Petrafied: The Best Of Petra (1991)
- Unseen Power (1991)
- Backstage Pass (1992)
- Petraphonics (1992)
- Petra en Alabanza (1992)
- Power Praise (1993)
- Wake-Up Call Video Collection (1993)
- Wake-Up Call (1993)
- No Doubt (1995)
- Rock Block (1995)
- The Early Years (1996)
- Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus (1997): Worship with a modern rock twist.
- God Fixation (1998)
- The Coloring Song (1999)
- Double Take (2000): Classics reimagined in acoustic and orchestral styles.
- Greatest Hits Vol. 1 (2001)
- Revival (2001)
- Revival (2001)
- Still Means War! (2002)
- The Power Of Praise (2003)
- Jekyll & Hyde (2003): Reissued remastered on CD and Vinyl by Girder Records in 2024.
- Jekyll & Hyde en Español (2004)
- Farewell (2005): Live album of the farewell tour.
- The Praise Collection (2006)
- Farewell (2006)
- The Ultimate Collection (2006)
- Captured In Time & Space (2006)
- The Early Years (2006)
- The Definitive Collection (2007)
- Back to the Rock (2010): Re-recordings by Classic Petra
- Back To The Rock Live (2011)
- Best Of The 80's (2012)
- 40th Anniversary (2013)
- Fifty (Anniversary Collection) (2023)
- HOPE (2026): First studio album in 20 years. #1 CCM Album.

## Links
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Petraband
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/officialpetra
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxuR-JZLr4PS1QKBCxQRaxA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petra.band/
- Last.fm: https://www.last.fm/music/Petra
- Store (HOPE on CD and vinyl): https://girdermusic.com/collections/petra-hope
- Merch: https://petramerch.com/