Skillet

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albums

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- Comatose
- Released 2006

- Collide
- Released 2004

- Awake
- Released 2009

- Collide
- Released 2003

biography

Alternative CCM rockers Skillet formed in Memphis, TN, around the nucleus of lead singer and bassist John Cooper, guitarist Ken Steorts, and drummer Trey McClurkin. Debuting in 1996 with a self-titled LP, the trio returned two years later with Hey You, I Love Your Soul. Invincible followed in early 2000, and the group contributed three tracks to the Ardent Worship: Skillet Live compilation that same year. With a new lineup of Cooper on bass and lead vocals, his wife Korey Cooper on guitar and keyboards, Ben Kasica on guitar, and Lori Peters on drums, Skillet released Alien Youth on Ardent Records in 2001, followed by Collide, also on Ardent, in 2003. The latter album was then picked up by Lava/Atlantic and reissued the following year with a bonus track. Collide went on to be the band's best-selling album to date (even earning them a Grammy nomination), and the band supported the record on tours with bands like Saliva and Shinedown. Skillet's next effort for the label, Comatose, appeared in fall 2006, followed by Awake in 2009. ~ Jason Ankeny & Steve Leggett, All Music Guide

news

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- - Incredible Pizza!!!
  - - 11/20/2009
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    - Skillet's Podcast
  - Skillet hanging out on the Awake And Alive Tour

- - the tour begins
  - - 10/10/2009
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    - Skillet's Podcast
  - Skillet Awake And Alive Tour begins.

- - Hero Video: Behind the Scenes
  - - 9/28/2009
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    - Skillet's Podcast
  - Skillet Hero Video: Behind The Scenes

- - Monster Video: Behind the Scenes
  - - 9/7/2009
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    - Skillet's Podcast
  - Skillet - AwakeBehind the scenes of the Monster Video Shoot.

- - South Dakoooooooota and MiniGolfing
  - - 7/27/2009
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    - Skillet's Podcast
  - South Dakoooooooota and MiniGolfing

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- - Amazing
  - - By Spindle100
    - 11/14/2009 23:57:03
  - Skillet was the first rock band i ever listened to. They are amazing. Their sound is amazing and probably one of the best Christian Rock bands ever.
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- - Like there music
  - - By Nessie Renesmee
    - 9/18/2009 23:07:59
  - I have last to a lot of christon music but you guy are the beast one have last to a lot of.
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- - INDESCRIBABLE
  - - By TexasPanhead
    - 9/12/2009 12:41:35
  - You haven't lived until you've seen SKILLET in concert. They just do it better and better each time. Don't miss them!!
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- - An Agnostic View
  - - By MoonrakerOne
    - 9/3/2009 02:52:35
  - I consider myself agnostic, but i feel that it does not get in the way of enjoying your amazing music. Its not like most christian music, its not directly about god its subtle and calming. I love it! Thank you!
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- - AWESOME!!!
  - - By Krazykool21
    - 9/1/2009 12:50:11
  - Skillet is awesome. Just love how u guys incorporate a violin into the mix of your sound. Keep doing what ur doing and Never stop doing it for CHRIST!!!
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