Skillet
Alternative / Rock
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Classic rock riffs, swirling drums, monstrous hooks, and undeniably catchy choruses... hints of old school progressive rock mixed in with modern alternative flourishes... touches of classical influence as swelling strings intersect with sonic adrenaline rushes. It's indeed a fusion unlike any other, marking the latest chapter in the continuous evolution of Skillet, whose moniker couldn't be more fitting for their explosive new Lava/Atlantic/Ardent/SRE Recordings release, Comatose.
The project follows Skillet's 2004 Lava/Atlantic debut Collide, which launched the group into the mainstream with the single "Savior," and garnered the quartet a prestigious nomination at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards in the "Best Rock Gospel Album" category. Collide went on to become their best-selling project to date, with over 200,000 units sold, while the band played some 200 dates a year - including tours with the likes of Three Days Grace, Saliva, Shinedown, and 12 Stones - in the process becoming one of the hardest working, heaviest rocking, boldly witnessing, and most broadly appealing acts of its generation.
"We're proud of where we've been in the past, but I feel like this is our strongest record," says vocalist/bassist John Cooper of Comatose. Recorded at Chicago Recording Company (Smashing Pumpkins, Michael Jackson, R. Kelly), the album was produced by Brian Howes (from famed Canadian TVT band Closure and Hinder's hit debut) and mixed by maestros Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Hoobastank, Bon Jovi, P.O.D.) and David Bottrill (Tool, Staind). "There are so many different influences that it won't just be about rock audiences or metal audiences," notes Cooper. "I think there's something here for everybody."
That's not to say that the group has watered down its message or cheapened its sound by a single cent, but rather stepped out on several limbs to continue its influence on the mainstream, while holding firmly to its faith-based roots. Pop in the project for a matter of seconds and it's obvious Skillet has raised the bar yet again, building off the refined musicianship found on Collide and taking it to even more jaw-dropping extremes. A case in point is first single, "Rebirthing," a complex but accessible amalgamation of piercing strings and humongous power chords calling all to come alive in Christ. In sharp contrast, but equally compelling are tracks like "The Last Night," "Say Goodbye" and "Yours To Hold," all oozing with ethereal orchestration and insanely infectious sing-a-long potential.
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Dec 2, 2008
'Comatose Comes Alive' to be aired on the GMC!
Skillet's 'Comatose Comes Alive' will be aired on the GMC this Friday, December 5th! Click the link below for the full schedule:
Oct 21, 2008
'Comatose Comes Alive' Available Now!!!
Hey Everyone!
You've wanted it! You've asked for it! It's finally here! The new MacBook Pro from Apple! haha... jk! What I'm really here to tell you about is the new Live Skillet DVD! (I'm pretty impressed with my cleverness... Haha.) Our Comatose tour was an …
Jun 11, 2008
Crowd Cam @ Bakersfield CA
Check out the crowd in Bakersfield CA!!!! This is awesome! click it!!
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Michael , Apr 27, 2009:
You guys inspire me to be a better person. When I have a terrible day or just want to rock out, I blast your music in my room and go crazy!
Diddo
Emily, Mar 31, 2008:
You guys inspire me to be a better person. When I have a terrible day or just want to rock out, I blast your music in my room and go crazy!
~~sorgaan the protector~~, Mar 27, 2008:
hay guys i love this band you guys are amazing! i can tell the effert in your music you guys always do a great job! i thinki you should put some of your older stuff in to, at least soime of the album collide.
ruby.red.hands, Nov 1, 2007:
I love your music. Savior helped me hold on longer. And you have an awesome beat!!! I love every song you put out. Good work guys.
Chris Stauffer, Sep 10, 2007:
great show last night at the uptown!
Cassandra, Aug 12, 2007:
You guys totally rock! I love the music! Keep rocking for Christ! God bless!
Brownie, Jul 5, 2007:
You guys are amazing! I've been following you since the Alien Youth Album and you guys just keep getting better and better! I also admire your faith in God and your God inspired lyrics. Your songs actually make me sit back and think... keep it up!
~* Alana ~*, Jul 1, 2007:
LOVE YOU SKILLET YOU ROCK
Music is Freedom, Jun 14, 2007:
Your stuff is awesome! I have all your albums.
Kirk (The Capt'n), Apr 10, 2007:
Love your stuff. Been a fan since the very early days. My Band Opened for you in Conway AR on your first show of your first tour. That of course was oh so long ago. Keep up the good music. Rock on.