Can Skillet Guess Their Own Songs? | Song Battle

We thought Skillet would be better at guessing own songs, but we were wrong. Also, two super fans go head-to-head for the title of Skillet's #1 fan. As a bonus, hear John Cooper share the surprising truth about what their first album was almost titled.
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[@lekirschenbaron6096]

Kinda funny, they thought "Monster" wouldnt be a hit, meanwhile thats the song that got me into the whole genre and into the band and it remains as one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@tanimer225]

I know right. I heard hero, then monster in my pre-teens, and loved then from there

[@Groog01]

Monster was my intro as well, and while not my favorite anymore it's still up there

[@sledgetype0029]

same here

[@imranhazim5434]

Monster is the first song I heard and still enjoying it.

[@nightfury66]

tbh, same

[@justsomeguywholosthismusta8495]

The whole band: *Monster = good but no hit* John: *Fine.. I'll make it a single myself...*

[@darkwarriorprogram6546]

Meanwhile the world: OMG this song is awesome

[@MCMANCHESS]

​@@darkwarriorprogram6546fr it's been almost 15 years and it's still skillet's most popular song

[@brucemohamed5316]

What does it mean single in this context

[@TheSkandyCandy]

@@brucemohamed5316 Released on the radio in promotion of their album.

[@chrissarvello6852]

As someone who doesn’t listen to Christian music, I have to say I love Skillet. Heard “Monster” years back and was hooked. So much talent.

[@johanw2267]

When they stopped the jesus songs is when they became good.

[@miguelvalencia4823]

@@johanw2267 I disagree. They had some bangers.

[@rogueshay853]

@@johanw2267 imagine commenting bait, theyre a Christian band. Doesn’t change the fact that they make music to glorify Jesus lol

[@johanw2267]

@@rogueshay853 There is a big differene in writing jesus lyrics vs writing about for example depression. If you listen to their really old songs vs the new ones you can see the difference. Once they changed their musical style they blew up. It doesn't matter if they are christian or not.

[@johanw2267]

@@rogueshay853 Also let me give you some general life advice. Just because someone else thinks differently than you, doesn't mean that they are comment baiting or trolling. You are not always right. Zoomers thinking they know everything...

[@DoiInthanon1897]

Not only is each member of Skillet hilariously funny in their own way, but the editing makes this even better 😂👏

[@iamnatejames]

NF fan?

[@lr2754]

@@iamnatejames exactly what I tought

[@cheesecakefriend28]

Skillet is seriously one of the best Christian bands of all times!!! Just saw them recently again!

[@shauni..]

same here!! winter jam! 🙌🏽

[@InfiniteDarkness7756]

It awesome that they are Christians. You would not expect metal from people believing in God.

[@Sunrise_Cowgirl]

I just saw them at winter jam!!

[@angelasmith3037]

Agreed. They are the best. And such genuine hearts for Christ and the world.

[@nbsmith830]

Same here. Saw them for the first time at winterjam in state college

[@TheGoldenMan888]

We all know Amvs would never be the same without Skillet, those two coexist like bread with butter, this is how i learned about this band and many others i believe so.

[@timetravelingasshole5941]

Omg yes

[@ozul-xxx]

deadass

[@mercury2110]

100%. Skillet, Linkin Park, Three Days Grace and TFK really stood out the most during the Amv era - found so many great songs that way

[@ozul-xxx]

@@mercury2110 yupp literally im so happy i got to witness something like that during my childhood whiles playing flash mmorpgs

[@BIGD-cc7ru]

Yes. Grew up on DBZ AMVs with skillet lol.

[@OneBrokenDove]

I love how John and Korey interacts with eachother. So kind, so gentle ❤

[@miladitabs]

5:43 🤣

[@ThePenumbra44]

I'm a bassist but their drummer is so freaking cool. When I saw them live she talked about her past and I was really surprised she wasn't american. Such a cool girl and an inspiration.

[@BlueMoonRaccoon016]

Ikr I love Jen.

[@carissagonzalez9939]

“Right upside yo head” I love Johns humor 🤣

[@stormalexa8817]

“That just sounds mean.” “I mean it mean.” 😂

[@DoiInthanon1897]

Ikr, John is hilarious 😆

[@terrytyrannosaurus7354]

I freaking loved that. Oh, John you're so hilarious. 😂🤣😆😀😃😁😺😸😹

[@dinosquad229]

I love his humer to

[@melissameeks37]

Lol loved it 🤣

[@Musicalowl12]

“Stand up” was the first Skillet song I ever heard. Veggie Rocks was such a great album 😂

[@kaiserslocum]

Same here! That was one of the few songs that I specifically remembered the name of. I still listen to Stand Up to this day!!!

[@josuelainey]

same haha

[@frostbite9635]

Monster and hero were my first ever. Refuge is my ultimate favorite and Forever or the end

[@henry_ho0606]

For me it was “monster” cuz of the ghost rider AMV lol

[@fivenightsatgoldenfreddys4912]

Monster was the my first song that I ever loved, the first time I heard it, it was playing on the radio in my dads truck when I was 7 years old.

[@heyitshellfire9153]

Love how legendary played for a split second and John was immediately there

[@darkwarriorprogram6546]

Same here. Haha. I don’t know all the songs but the ones I do I know really freaking well and can get them from like 2 measures. XD

[@CDeeez94]

This band taught me that Christian Rock doesn't have to be boring 🤘💖

[@raidrfrk]

Go look up Eternal Decision

[@mattmcsherry761]

Skillet, Relient K, and RED are great.

[@noamaritjackson]

@@mattmcsherry761 oh I love RED

[@2004FordRangerXLT]

@@mattmcsherry761 disciple as well 👌

[@brentnealy-aceruffstuff3316]

@@raidrfrk nah

[@tempest9186]

I definitely loved Monster, whoever doesn't is crazy. Definitely need to listen to more Skillet songs, as I didn't recognize some songs. Jen is the best, love her laugh.

[@theoutsiderjess4869]

Monster and hero are my favorite songs

[@joannawyand2703]

Monster and hero r my favorite songs I also like stars

[@mechadoggy]

Monster is all about the internal struggle with sin and trying to do the right thing while wrestling against temptation, as talked about in Romans chapter 7.

[@emerealm3779]

Not even top 10 though. A decent song but basically the entire comatose album is better

[@lordenma4449]

I like rebirthing and savior of the world they are so good

[@MadDogEntertainment6481]

GOT THEM ALL RIGHT, even My Arms by Ledger! You can't trip me up Way Nation 😂 I started listening to Skillet when I was 7, I turn 22 this year 🤘🏻

[@hopenation_official]

AMAZING!

[@mateusbianch1232]

I started when I was 13, This year I turn 23 this year I think I'm the biggest fan here in Brazil

[@drummingfool1649]

Ledger is so awesome!! The whole album is awesome!! Plus Jen is amazing live as a frontman( front woman ?) 🤔

[@split2961]

I recognized almost every song, I have never left the Skillet phase, listened when I was 9 and am now 17

[@TheKitt12]

talk about dedication! damn!

[@supermellow1x265]

I'm not religious personally, but Skillet is an awesome band. Good music is good music, I don't care if they are a Christian band, solo artist, whatever. I know it's only a few, but those few people who don't like a certain band or artist or something purely based on whether the group or person, etc. is religious or not is stupid.

[@user-qo3yj1vk6v]

I am one of those few. I can tell you that I am offended, and I am not stupid. Choosing the right artist is key in your life, and the right one (who speaks THE Truth) can change the course of your life! People who DON'T do this are stupid!

[@glenbrown3011]

Jen is just so perfect. But I love Skillet so so much. I'm not religious in any form, but I remember seeing an interview with John and he said it doesn't matter what religion you are or even if you're not religious then it doesn't matter. Its the love of of music that matters. But These guys and Black Veil Brides have got me through so many tough times, and I will never be able to thank them enough. I love you guys so much.

[@nu-agegamer3548]

Sadly John would end up backpedaling on that as he now rubs his religion in people's faces. Between White Horse on that garbage known as Dominion, his temper tantrum about Deconstruction and him celebrating the repeal of Roe v. Wade like a frickin child, he is definitely not the humble man he used to be. (And yes, I am a Skillet fan)

[@shadowscythes]

@@nu-agegamer3548 People on the internet really love showing their opinions in people's faces don't they? I love Dominion and it's my favourite album. And have you ever considered that spreading Christianity is part of how it works? He's doing what he's called to, if you don't like it then don't listen to him.

[@thatsmynamesowhat2949]

lol, I can promise you he didn’t say that. John Cooper sets spreading the gospel higher than any song he’s ever written. There’s no way he said it doesn’t matter if you’re a Christian or not.

[@glenbrown3011]

@thatsmynamesowhat2949 uhhh yeah he did. In fact I'm pretty sure the interview where he said it was on their tour bus. If it was never said, I wouldn't have posted the comment. So shut up and keep your opinion to yourself

[@thatsmynamesowhat2949]

You're the one making the claim, so show me where I can hear it. If you ever care to listen to John Coopers' podcast and how he sets the gospel in the highest regard, then you will see why I'm skeptical. John is a staunch Christian who believes Jesus is the only way to heaven.@@glenbrown3011

[@gzarrukd]

Should've included a Fight The Fury song in there too just for fun! 🤣

[@psalm91rdwlkfpgrl]

Oooooh, yesss!!!

[@InMyElement]

agreed

[@i_am_jarvistm7220]

Considering they included a Ledger song, yeah, I was expecting that too.

[@matthewtaylor1785]

It probably would’ve been My Demons but good song nonetheless

[@hebrewhammer4086]

I could name every single song within seconds lol, man I love these guys so much, easily one of the best Christian bands of all time.

[@nicholasfly5914]

I won't need even a split second.

[@Teeterbums]

I find “Monster” very similar to “Animal” by Three days grace but I love it just as much. The song “Will you be there” is what got me into the band ❤️❤️❤️

[@FuzzyAntler89]

Goodness I love the way the band acts. They’re like a family.

[@elissabellajoy]

This was fun - as usual. And thanks to Skillet for all their great songs, the message they've been faithfully carrying, impacting the world (writing from the heart of Europe). ❤️

[@kolesnikovoleg5651]

Szia! ☺

[@elissabellajoy]

@@kolesnikovoleg5651 halihó 🤗🤗

Nice video. I still remember Skillet playing at a my Calvinistic school 12 years ago (I think they building was rented for some event) and people complaining about them being satanic because they sang about monsters xD. I got introduced to skillet by a boy in that same school.

[@TaylorAtwood]

Seems like those people didn’t know that the band is also Calvinistic 😂

[@darkwarriorprogram6546]

I just love the irony of people calling a Christian band satanic. 😂

[@rdp_mizo]

I love Skillet. They're living legends.

[@melchardcaranto4675]

1:56 how does the LEAD SINGER somehow screw that one up? 🤣

[@marvelcraver]

Do For King and country next!!! The competitiveness of Joel and Luke is great. Also I heard that unless they sing it concert currently, they don't know it.

[@harisharvind7118]

Monster - BLEACH AMV got me into this genre and this band

[@ReefzYT]

What’s sad is the ‘two biggest fans’ didn’t get my fav song: feel invincible

[@zacharyahshupe8506]

Been a fan of these guys since Alien Youth💪 Love how bold of a stance John has took over the years when so many other popular Christian artists have not

[@Real28]

Stand Up is such a dang good song too. Man I jam to that album. Relient Ks Pirates was incredible. That RDJ clip was brilliant.

[@sarahgraham9127]

I grew up with Veggie Rocks and it was my first introduction to Skillet. I fell in love with them at the age of 3❤️

[@CrymsonNite]

Monster has one of my favorite musical parts of any song ever, that simple sudden breakdown with just the reverse guitar, followed by the distorted growling vocals, gives me fucking chills

[@DoomSlayer30]

Skillet is one of my all-time favorite Christian bands God bless them and may they prosper!!!

[@raidrfrk]

They are just a band of musicians who just happen to be believers of Christ

[@DoomSlayer30]

Same thing no debate!

[@raidrfrk]

@@DoomSlayer30 look up Eternal Decision

[@DoomSlayer30]

I don't have time for arguing

[@eereetevee]

I've never clicked on a video faster in my life 🤣🤣 My Score: 16 Monster - Awake Open Wounds - Collide Feel Invincible - Unleashed Comatose - Comatose Sick of It - Rise My Arms - LEDGER Refuge - Dominion Legendary - Victorious

[@elianaurquiza2106]

YES!!!! I can’t wait! SKILLET is the best band ever! 🤟🏼

[@user-7567]

10:39 this is the sweetest laugh i've ever seen in my life 🥹😂

[@sandman5533]

I feel like their newest album Dominion came out at the perfect time for the world. With the way the world is right now that album is just perfect in everyway. Probably my all time favorite.

[@FrostyFyre]

Wow, one of my favourite bands, fun fans, fun game AND tasteful editing? This video is a home run! You have gained a new sub!

[@liisakaarlela5873]

Monster was and still is one of my favourites from Skillet. Their songs give me so much motivation and energy.

[@omgwerockhard]

Why nobody say whispers in the dark in the comments :>

[@liisakaarlela5873]

@@omgwerockhard that is good one too!!

[@Leafsfanforever]

Korey feeling so bad John: no we don’t feel sorry Korey: ok

[@brandi1719]

I saw Skillet about 20 years ago and met John. Really nice guy. Great band.

[@arthur.h._]

We love Skillet! Thanks for the great content Way Nation, that was funny haha 🇧🇷🖤🤘🏻

[@jonahlange7898]

Skillet's got great music. Haven't listened to it as much recently just as my musical preferences have shifted, but I always love videos like this that just show the members of the band having fun. As someone who missed a high five from Jen Ledger at Winter Jam 2018 by about an inch, it makes me really feel like I can connect with them as people.

[@Clammiest]

Love Skillet! Been listening to them since their very first self titled album. They've gone thru so many awesome rock styles since then. Loved them all!

[@nv16123]

That must be a lot of fun guessing your own songs! 😁 Love you guys content! Just subbed 🥳😊

[@theunleashedbeastiv2348]

My goodness. First time I knew this group existed was back in 2015 when I saw them live on a mission trip in Detroit. Since then I have been hooked on their music, and it’s changed my life. Thank you Skillet!!! 🥺😍

[@GeorgeCarneiroS]

Banda que representa com maestria o rock cristão. 🇧🇷

[@fiero11]

I love this group and especially how personal they are with their fans. I really enjoy the musical counterpoint between John and Jen in some of their songs like Hero and Feel Invincible.

[@jvstice56]

"Monster" wasn't meant to be a hit, yet Monster got me into Skillet, and since then, I've been jamming to their music. Goes to show that record labels don't always know what's a hit or not.

[@ryzone3885]

I actually had never heard "Stand Up" before. I'd heard a few songs from Veggie Rocks but that's it. "In the Belly of the Whale", "The Hairbrush Song" and "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything", all fun tracks haha. I'm kinda like John I don't know hardly anything about the show, just seen a few episodes.

[@NintegaDario]

I will say, the show is more entertaining to watch as an adult.

[@Riselovers]

THIS WAS AWESOME pls do a PART 2!!

[@elijahcandage]

I love how Tyler said he was the bigger fan and then proceeded to get eleven points less than Zachary.

[@zackwyatt169]

i was today years old to know that veggie rocks exist

[@radiantmasterpiece5649]

We all needed this!! So fun!!

[@Helljumper556]

They are awesome!!! Saw them in concert in 2017.

[@bobkeith5831]

7:59 Dude saw the light 🤣🤣🤣

[@joden5279]

I saw Skillet at the Oil Palace in Tyler, TX around 2009. By far my favorite concert in my entire life.

[@musclefan101]

Watching Korey and John laugh is so wholesome

[@LudicrousxArts]

Man their past 3 albums have been so good. I love them so much. I'd see them in concert if it wasn't for the 8 hour drive.

[@bethdezember5796]

This put a smile on my face today and a laugh! Thank you ❤

[@GunnarSalyer]

Monster and Circus for a Psycho are my favorite two of their songs. I actually was at the 2nd round of the South African national Motocross one year, and they played Monster

[@craftihlow69]

They thought "Monster" isnt that great? It is my favorite Skillet Song. And "Feel Invincible" too? It was the first Skillet Song I ever heard!

[@aerydar]

i remember when Skillet came to Alaska in 2014 for the state fair. my mother took me to see them, my favourite part had to have been John wearing a neon green shirt saying "Alaska" on it. to this day, i still have my Sick of It t-shirt. i'm not Christian myself, but i love the band a lot

[@blade1627]

Seen em live over 8 times live n backstage with em over many many times. Awesome people.

[@mr.cslawncare1347]

This was awesome! More please!

[@cemerencaliskan2171]

It was the best songbattle episode. Skillet, you are amazing ⚡⚡

[@MinecraftProGamingandmore]

Zachary’s like ‘Wait, is this a Ledger song?’, when it clearly wasn’t😂😂😂

[@bryceneu3413]

I absolutely LOVE Skillet. I am seeing them live for the 14th time in September!

[@gilvanalmeida6712]

This was so funny!! Do it again, pleeease❤️

[@Ruthking95]

It’s it wrong that I beat everyone with this… including John??!! I’m their biggest fan!! Seen them 13 times and met them 4 times and they know me by name. 😂🙌😁

[@bdog069]

To this day Skillet has always been my favorite band so this is awesome to see the band be showcased like this having fun.

[@gazza4589]

I’m taking my daughter this week to her first concert who will have Skillet! I can’t wait! I love this band sooo much!

[@yurizadasg2075]

this video is SO great! greetings from brazil, love u guys!

[@ryandymond2195]

I like how John just casually does one of the best mic drops ever

[@germanwulf40]

I remember reading a lot of comments on a Skillet video or post on FB (can't remember which) and people were bragging about how long they'd been listening to Skillet. Most of them said they'd been a fan since 2007 - 2008. I was sitting there thinkin "Amatuers much?" I've been listening to them since their first album in 1996 when I was 12 years old, and I had to explain who Skillet was when I told people they were my favorite band (still are today).

[@tzebra]

I heard Monster mid-way through my fifth deployment, and was hooked.

[@RealTalkRyan87]

This was great. John seems like a fun hang.

[@franksterdevious87]

Gasoline was such an awesome song. Loved they're first album so much.

[@chaosleocait8604]

I got all but 2 right, I’ve seen Skillet live 9 times! Jen and Korey are the coolest women out there!

[@wesleywildcat84]

A part of me was hoping for even more early Skillet like the Alien Youth album, along with early songs like "Whirlwind" and "Saturn." It was nice to see the OG album get love. Glad to see "Monster" and "Legendary" in there, as those are all time greats. Their current stuff is good too, but somehow I've been a fan of theirs sing jump off and on. "Kill Me, Heal Me" and "Alien Youth" are a couple of excellent songs in between their 90s rock moving towards their metal like current sound afterwards. It's funny how normal they are (sound normal, their showmanship and talent musically is insane), because how intense they are STILL after 20+ years for John and Korey is nuts.

[@SanguisFerox]

Monster was the song that helped me finally find the type of music that made me feel me.

[@TheWasup1994]

I love how they always stop the bell because they are all so in tune with sound and music that they are like “yep we heard the noise, no need to let it drag on”

[@xtravagentk1275]

8:36 I was expecting "The label, like usual, liked it, but didn't love it"

[@Eliotxshadowfrost21]

I have seen Skillet 5 times, 2 free concerts at the Hills Alive in Rapid City, South Dakota, once at the Sturgis Motorcycle rally, and twice paid Concerts one of which was a VIP pass where we got to go backstage and meet everyone and get pictures taken. It was one of the most wonderful and wholesome moments of my life. Everyone was so genuine and pleasant to be around and honestly the whole experience is what made Skillet solidified in my top favorite bands.

[@ryanespie3379]

I’m telling you, anything from Comatose and onward, I could be really good at this game, intro or middle of the song for any song. Great video, y’all, and the edits are hilarious!! Can y’all do one with Jeremy Camp guessing his own songs?

[@Brianna-ej2xv]

I can’t wait I love Skillet!!🖤🖤

[@lorirocks777]

Kind of embarrassed for Jen & Seth, but I guess being part of the band, you're not constantly listening to the old catalogue of songs. It was awesome that stand up was included, that was a great song. It would've been cool to include a bonus song from Alien Youth (like "always the same"), maybe a song from Alkeme and Seraph!

[@thediciple40channel11]

To be fair, I think that song came out before Jen and Seth were in the band

[@senditkevin]

I don't blame Jen and Seth for nit knowing the old stuff. In the off time when not writing or touring I would think they wouldn't want to listen to the band they play in. Heard their new album a few months ago and thought it was really good, there were a few times where I thought they could have gone into a breakdown or something heavy, but everything worked well together for their style. Awake and Comatose are classic albums.

[@gaiaorigin9569]

Jen joined the band in 2008 and Seth in 2011, the album Skillet was released in 1996 and Invincible in 2000. Plus they don't really play the songs from their very first albums live anymore. So Jen and Seth probably don't really know these songs that well

[@DayDreamingWriters]

It makes sense for Jen and Set not know songs before "Rise" and "Awake" since they joined later to band, as Jen joined to band in 2008(Year before making "Awake") and Seth joined in 2011 (Year before "Rise" album) What would be embarresing if Jonh actually, didnt regonized his songs, since he is in Skillet since 1996, when he created the band.

[@lorirocks777]

@@DayDreamingWriters I don't know if I'd say that, because if I were joining a band, it'd be pretty important that I like them and that would include knowing their whole catalogue pretty well. That may have been the case when they joined, perhaps it was the factor of time.

[@greenhazee]

Not a christian rock genre listener but I met skillet when I was a like 11 or 12 yo in like 2010 and I got an instant crush on them. I grew up with those lyrics that many times were a hug, and advise or just some love that nobody gave me through difficulties. Definitely my favorite band of all time ❤️ hope to have the opportunity to see them live one day since I'm not from the US

[@OnizukaAllMighty]

One of the first bands I discovered in my own and have been loving them since that day, it's been 16 years now

[@its_jj_maia]

LESGOOOOOOOO. I’m probably gonna suck at the old songs. I only know from collide forward on

[@elianaurquiza2106]

Lol same

[@ConcertgoerJ.R.]

I would definitely do well at this challenge because Skillet’s one of my favorite bands!

[@Si_sharonne]

Love this! I used to play this game as a teenager!

[@THEWOLVRINE93]

Monster is one of my favourite songs, I love it

[@slone6355]

This was really fun to watch reminds me on how I got to meet them and show them I am learning one of there songs on piano one of the best times I had

[@pineapplepoison5909]

I really liked the video, it made me laugh and smile, Korey, John, Jen and Seth I love you so much your songs are fantastic, none of them hasn’t disappointed me or displeased me since I discovered your band with Monster, you're my favorite, I wish you all the happiness, health and all the good things that can happen to you, including even more inspiration so that you can offer to the world even more wonderful works, heart on you from France you are awesome 💚💖 I don’t know if it’s due to my geographical position, the fact that the video has been out for 10 days already or maybe the prize has already been won but the message I’m trying to send to the number 91979 doesn’t work... I’m a little sad for this nice stove 😔

[@BonJoviFan13]

Invincible was the song that got me into Skillet. First song I've heard by them and fell in love. The last concert I've seen them was March 10, 2020 in NJ. 2 days before they shut everything down from the pandemic.

[@ryanmoore3954]

Seeing Skillet again soon and this time at Big Growl. So excited! My all time favorite band!

[@thefenresgamer666]

1:45 I love monster

[@xXlotusmoonXx]

Me and my family love Skillet! Me, my mom, and my younger sister actually had gone to Winter Jam this year when it happened, and I was very happy when I saw Skillet perform live on stage. Me and my sister were singing along to every song, mainly monster and invincible and the resistance. Also loved their new song as well!

[@mikestanislaus1107]

Need to collect more of their discography. So far I have only Comatose, Awake and Dominion. Love Skillet!

[@LittleBlueAngelDuck]

I know Skillet since 2014, found them via an amv with the song monster in it. Really love the music, such good messages in them and I'm so excited to hear them live in my first concert in April.