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They called themselves Skillet because they came from such different musical backgrounds that they felt like they were throwing everything into a skillet to see what they could cook up. See these Skillet songs for a list of some of the best. Dove Awards. Other Awards. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile.

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He states: "We have aggressive tracks, artsy and musical tracks, which is new territory for Skillet. A couple songs are classic American heartland anthems, and a couple songs are signature symphonic-classical rock Skillet. Guitars are dirty and edgier, with absolute shredding solos by Seth. In an interview with NoiseCreep, John Cooper stated the first single and music video is scheduled to be released by late April.

It was later confirmed that the first single, "Sick of It", would be released on April 9, In the middle of , Korey Cooper took a break from performing, due to her pregnancy with their second child.

Her rhythm guitar and keyboard roles were temporarily filled by two people: Andrea Winchell who would later become the Coopers' nanny on keys and Chris Marvin on guitar. They then toured with Luce's Global Expeditions program on a summer missions trip with teenagers to Mexico. Then Skillet headlined their own Comatose Tour alongside Thousand Foot Krutch and traveled to approximately 30 cities.

The tour started on March 28 and ran through May 11, This tour was called Comatose Tour essentially a second branch of the Comatose Tour. Skillet performing live on July 1, at Cornerstone Festival Illinois. This marked the band's first absence from Universal Studios Orlando's Rock the Universe in five years due to conflicting schedules.

However, they were able to perform the following year, in They also announced on their live chat with fans on December 5, that they would be touring with TobyMac in March and April This was later expanded upon as the "Awake Tonight Tour" named after both artists' new albums. Trapt and My Darkest Days will be supporting acts. Other supporting acts include Halestorm and Art of Dying. Band members. Current: John Cooper — lead vocals, bass guitar —present Korey Cooper — keyboards, synthesizer, rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals —present Seth Morrison - lead guitar present Jen Ledger — drums, percussion, lead vocals —present.

Former: Ken Steorts — lead guitar — Trey McClurkin — drums, backing vocals — Kevin Haaland — lead guitar — Lori Peters — drums — Ben Kasica — lead guitar — Jonathan Salas - lead guitar Touring: Billy Dawson — rhythm guitar Faith Stern — keyboards, vocals — Chris Marvin — rhythm guitar, backing vocals —, — Andrea Winchell — keyboards — Artist descriptions on Last.

Collide was yet another musical shift for the band. Citing P. Skillet's album Comatose was released on October 3, The album debuted at No. In January , Skillet announced that their drummer, Lori Peters, was retiring from the band, feeling that "it's time for her to come off of the road and start a new chapter in her life.

However, during the Christmas season, she took the time to train Skillet's next drummer, Jen Ledger. It was shown on the Gospel Music Channel on December 5, Skillet announced that they went into the studio January 12 to finalize the new record with Grammy-nominated producer Howard Benson. They added two songs " Hero " and " Monster " from the new record to their setlist on April 2, in Evansville, Indiana as part of their Comatose Tour Skillet's eighth album, Awake , [18 ] contains twelve songs and was released on August 25, Contrary to popular belief, John Cooper stated that "Hero" was not the album's lead single.

It was, however, released as a single in March A remix on "Monster" was featured on one of their popular podcasts. Raw In the first week of April , it was released for the Rock band music store in Rock Band 2 [21 ] It also tied the record for highest-charting Christian album on the Billboard with Underoath 's release Define the Great Line and Casting Crowns ' release The Altar and the Door , as all three albums debuted at No.

On February 14, , Skillet officially announced that longtime lead guitarist Ben Kasica would be leaving the band. Kasica was with the band for 10 years, contributing to the albums Alien Youth , Collide , Comatose , and Awake as well as the live album Comatose Comes Alive.

He played what was planned to be his last concert with the band on March The remixes were mainly done by Korey. Cooper and Ben Kasica. On March 2, , Skillet unveiled the album artwork for the album. John Cooper says the idea was conceived when Korey Cooper and Ben Kasica remixed the song Monster for their popular podcast. The four-song EP was released on March