Skillet, Legendary Christian Hard Rock Band - Artist Spotlight "Awake and Alive" "Monster"

In today's episode, Brian and Kevin shine the spotlight on one of their favorite bands, and one of the most successful Christian artists of all time, the incomparable Skillet!!

Originally formed in Memphis, TN nearly 25 years ago, Skillet has gone on to release 10 studio albums and sell over 11 million units!! They have also earned multiple high profile awards, including from Billboard and the GMA Dove Awards. Their latest album, from 2019, is "Victorious" from Atlantic Records.

Skillet was founded and continues to be lead by lead singer and bassist Jon Cooper. Joining Jon are his wife, rhythm guitarist Korey Cooper, lead guitarist Seth Morrison, and drummer/vocalist Jen Ledger. By creating the perfect mix of high energy, hard-hitting rock, inspiring Christ focused lyrics, and an incredibly intense live performance, Skillet has risen to one of the top bands in the world. They are not only insanely popular among Christian music fans, but are well respected and loved in the hard rock and metal communities as well!

Among the phenomenal songs that Skillet have brought us include "Awake and Alive", "Lions", "Whispers in the Dark", "Monster", and the epic anthem "Hero".

If you're looking for some fantastic hard rock that will leave you begging for more, mixed with wholesome, Christian messages, you can't go wrong with Skillet! You can follow them online at:

https://www.skillet.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE8NoMFnai3tTuwdiQJ-78A
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skillet
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skilletmusic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/skilletmusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/49bzE5vRBRIota4qeHtQM8

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Biographical information about Skillet from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skillet_(band)):

Skillet is an American Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1996. The band currently consists of husband John Cooper (lead vocals, bass) and wife Korey Cooper (rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals) along with Jen Ledger (drums, vocals) and Seth Morrison (lead guitar). The band has released eleven albums, two of which, Collide and Comatose, received Grammy nominations. Two of their albums, Comatose and Awake, are certified Platinum and Double Platinum respectively by the RIAA, while Rise and Unleashed are certified Gold as of June 29, 2020. Four of their songs, "Monster", "Hero", "Awake and Alive", and "Feel Invincible", are certified Multi-Platinum (5× Platinum, 3× Platinum, and 2× Platinum respectively), while another two, "Whispers in the Dark" and "Comatose", are certified Platinum, and another four, "Rebirthing", "Not Gonna Die", "The Last Night", and "The Resistance" are certified Gold.

Skillet went through several line-up changes early in their career, leaving founder John Cooper as the only original member remaining in the band. They are known for a relentless touring schedule, which garnered them a top five ranking in the Hardest Working Bands of 2010 by Songkick.com.

The band's style has been described as Christian rock, Christian metal,] alternative rock,] hard rock, nu metal and symphonic metal. The band's eponymous debut album was characterized by its grunge influences, while their follow-up album, Hey You, I Love Your Soul was noted for "its electronic elements and industrial feel." Their music can also be described as an aspiration; according to Cooper's idea for a perfect music is to 'unite' individuals spiritually and socially. Allmusic reviewer James Christopher Monger described the band's musical style as a fusion of "alt-metal, hard rock, post-grunge, and soaring alternative rock," in his review for the band's 2013 album, Rise.