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United States Skillet is an American Christian rock band known for its sustained presence across Christian and mainstream rock markets, delivering powerful performances and achieving significant album sales and certifications.
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Request A ShowSkillet was approached by ForeFront to sign with them and Ardent Records (in a joint partnership) a month after the band was formed.
Skillet was signed to Ardent Records (in a joint partnership with ForeFront) a month after formation. The band released several albums with Ardent, including 'Collide'.
The rights to Skillet's album 'Collide' were bought by Lava Records, an imprint of Atlantic Records, leading to its re-release.
Skillet was signed to Atlantic Records (via its imprint Lava Records) for a significant portion of their career, a partnership that lasted 20 years. They released albums like 'Collide', 'Comatose', 'Awake', 'Rise', 'Unleashed', and 'Victorious' under this label.
"Monster" was the theme song for the WWE event WWE Hell in a Cell. "Hero" was the theme song for WWE Tribute to the Troops and Royal Rumble 2010. Both songs were included on the official soundtrack for the WWE video game 'WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010'. "Legendary" was debuted as a theme song of WWE Raw. "Psycho in My Head" was the theme song for WWE's Elimination Chamber 2023.
The song "Monster" was aired at the beginning of several ACC football games on Raycom Sports during the 2009 season.
In the first week of April 2010, 'Monster' was released for the Rock band music store in 'Rock Band 2'.
'Awake' was nominated for and won the "Top Christian Album" Award at the Billboard Music Awards 2011.
The song "Awake and Alive" was announced to be on the 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' Soundtrack in May 2011.
Skillet was nominated for six Dove Awards for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards. They won Rock Song of the Year for "Sick of It" in 2013, and for "Not Gonna Die" in 2014.
On June 6, 2016, it was announced that "Feel Invincible" was the theme song for TBS' E-League, the live video game tournament.
Primary Wave has struck a "multi-million dollar" music rights deal with rock band Skillet, acquiring rights to their music. John Cooper of Skillet expressed enthusiasm for partnering with the Primary Wave team.
Skillet launched their own independent label, Hear It Loud, to release new music after departing Atlantic Records. Their album 'Revolution' was released under this label.
Skillet formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1996, with John Cooper (vocals, bass) and Ken Steorts (guitar) establishing the initial lineup, soon joined by drummer Trey McClurkin. The band quickly garnered attention from ForeFront Records and released their self-titled debut album in October 1996. Their early sound was characterized by grunge influences, which evolved with their 1998 follow-up, ‘Hey You, I Love Your Soul,’ incorporating industrial alternative rock elements. Korey Cooper joined the band permanently, providing keyboards, contributing to a more electronic sound on their 2000 album ‘Invincible.’ The band experienced several lineup changes in its early years, with John Cooper remaining the sole original member, shaping the group’s evolving musical direction through a blend of genres.
The band’s breakthrough came with the release of ‘Collide’ in 2003, initially under Ardent Records and later re-released by Lava Records. This album marked a shift towards a heavier rock sound and earned a Grammy nomination for “Best Rock Gospel Album” in 2005. Their subsequent album, ‘Comatose,’ released in 2006, achieved significant commercial success, debuting at No. 55 on the Billboard 200 and reaching No. 4 on the US Top Christian Albums chart. ‘Comatose’ went on to be certified Platinum by the RIAA. The band continued its ascent with ‘Awake’ in 2009, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and became their best-selling album to date, earning Multi-Platinum certifications for tracks like “Monster” and “Hero.” Their consistent touring and genre-blending approach allowed them to connect with both Christian and mainstream rock audiences, solidifying their status as a versatile and enduring rock act.
Over two decades, Skillet maintained a prolific release schedule and a demanding touring presence. Albums like ‘Rise’ (2013), ‘Unleashed’ (2016), ‘Victorious’ (2019), ‘Dominion’ (2022), and ‘Revolution’ (2024) consistently charted high on Christian and rock album lists. Their songs frequently appeared in popular culture, including WWE events and movie soundtracks, broadening their reach. Skillet’s dedication to their craft, combined with strategic label partnerships and independent releases, has resulted in over 12 million units sold worldwide, making them one of the most successful Christian rock bands globally. The band’s members have also explored side projects such as Ledger (Jen Ledger) and Fight the Fury (John Cooper and Seth Morrison), demonstrating their continued creative output.
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