Skillet Speaks On Their Tenth LP, "Victorious"

Every victory merits a theme song. Skillet writes the soundtrack to triumph on their tenth full-length album, "Victorious." One of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, the two-time Grammy Award-nominated Wisconsin quartet-John Cooper [lead vocals/bass], Korey Cooper [guitar/keys], Jen Ledger [drums/vocals], and Seth Morrison [lead guitar]-ignites seismic stadium-size anthems highlighted by chantable choruses, thunderous rhythms, symphonic electronics and intricate musicality. The record lives up to its name as Skillet's most triumphant body of work yet.
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[@MoacirChrist]

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[@gavinblack3380]

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[@miroslavmicka8681]

I like how Seth just drinks the coffee and lets others talk

[@hisdudeness1835]

I love how he is referencing Comatose as their old stuff and here I am listening to the Album Invincible

[@jaredmiller824]

Alien Youth is still my all time favorite album.

[@hisdudeness1835]

@@jaredmiller824 for me it actually is Invincible. But Alien Youth is amazing as well

[@will2asher]

@@hisdudeness1835 Hey You, I love your soul is still my favorite.

[@chefkibby]

@@will2asher Now THAT's a T-shirt I owned and wore for a long time. That and "I'm a Panhead"

[@JMDrummer]

My favorite is still the first album.. Although I'm not religious anymore.. That album was such a huge moment for Christian rock.. Along with plankeye and P.O.D... But yeah the first album and Collide.. I always preferred the harder stuff!

[@kevin12553]

I truly became a skillet fan when Jen Ledger came aboard I just love her back up vocals how they go along with the songs

[@davidlow862]

Jen makes it SO DIFFICULT not to fall in love with her :)

[@sterlingattaway5225]

@@davidlow862 but she is not thicc 😭😩😂

[@boberhavok]

I found them originally from WWE. I tried to listen to their stuff before Awake. But I got to admit I can't really listen Skillet pre Jen. I feel like she was like the missing link they needed. It's like everything she does is amazing. Yes she is also very beautiful. But she is WAY more then that.

[@Breabears]

Side note I am so glad the violin is back!!!

[@bryanwelch9432]

The greatest band on earth always and forever

[@generalred6260]

They're what got me into this type of music and I will always love them.

[@bryanwelch9432]

@@generalred6260 same man my favorite band I just I noticed on every album they got some heavy stuff them they got that one smooth song that just sticks out on every album

[@JenLedgerOfficial]

You’re too kind! ❤️❤️

[@bryanwelch9432]

@@JenLedgerOfficial no thank you your amazing as a solo artist and in the band you guys are just so inspirational and just amazing all put

[@bryanwelch9432]

Out i meant sorry auto correct is messing up

[@shinhatiwolf_]

That story behind why they wrote the song “Reach” is sad and also very touching

[@meantkiller9089]

What's the story?

[@lpopovic_]

Korey is so unintentionally funny. I love her personality

[@lovemaster341]

My absolute favorite band. I like five finger death punch and avenged sevenfold but it’s like any time I hear a new skillet song I have it on repeat and I preorder their new albums. Can’t wait for Friday

[@BC-vq5ui]

I've been a skillet fan since day one they have got me through a lot of Dark Times and they are still helping me I will always love their music I have been to every concert and they are amazing plus Jen you are so hot I love you on the drums but the vocals and everything else are just powerful and such moving

[@theresas2520]

Yes we are seeing them Saturday for our third time. Super excited.

[@sokandueler9578]

Tyler M Jen Ledger was my celeb crush in high school.

[@donovinbernard7224]

My favourite Skillet song is Hero because it was the first song I ever heard

[@donovinbernard7224]

Well now that victorious is out it's a three way tie between Hero, Finish Line, and This Is The Kingdom

[@GP-mk5tj]

That video turned me on to Skillet.

[@MentalStillness]

Mine was invincible.

[@tsungaimaturure7835]

Mine is resistance

[@kenta6953]

@@donovinbernard7224 what about monster or feel invincible?

[@etplaysgames7744]

I love that Korey’s talking more😁❤️

[@mrprincetonreview]

My man John Cooper mentioned Linkin Park & Chester Bennington- respect🥺✌

[@kristyleeburky]

Been a fan of Skillet since the Alien Youth album! Love their music and the integrity of each individual band member! You guys are the best!!!

[@gracedemerath8267]

Kristy Lee Burky when did they release their Alien Youth Album ?

[@kristyleeburky]

@@gracedemerath8267 2001?

[@the.imprint]

I love how he picks on his wife. Lol that's so cute. ❤ I love Skillet.

[@boberhavok]

The whole band is amazing. But Jen is not only my favorite member of the band. But she is my favorite musician and "celebrity". Her music changed and saved my life for the better and has brought out my emotions when I rarely show any. I have no issue admitting Jen has made me cry in both happiness and sadness.

[@maxwholovesjesus3681]

John talked about a moment in the beginning of the song - “Finish Line” and this song is 🔥🔥💡🙏🏻👍🏻❤️

[@cchany14]

I love the admiration of Jen for Korey #girlpower

[@andersonkoberstein8645]

Skillet! ♥♥♥

[@nelsonhousos7878]

Save me is my favorite song on the new album

[@Merdicano]

Honestly, I think having Rock music with a positive direction and feeling is great, no everything needs to be either melodramatic or painful, or even depressing

[@livewireOrourke]

Amen

[@thekawaiicrewR]

That's one of the biggest reasons why I love Skillet. In a time where we have thousands of bands making songs about depression, addiction, relationship problems etc., it's nice to hear music that has wholesome, positive themes while still having the same energy as other hard rock bands

[@Merdicano]

@@thekawaiicrewR I agree completely, their music has lifted my spirit and energy on the inside, and also in a time where largely music is built upon sex, drugs, and cursing almost 5-10 seconds, its still really awesome and nice to have Skillet's music around, and Adelitas Way as well in a shout out

[@Merdicano]

@@livewireOrourke Thank you, also, the album was good, really good

[@thomasbitmail7937]

John described me - a Skillet fan - soo good i think most of us are like that. I just like what they write it feels good xdd

[@truthwisdom]

Go Skillet!! Amen!

[@differentmillennial1238]

I'm with Metal Melissa. Reading the lyrics while listening helps develop a deeper understanding of the song and helps the song resonate with the listener. Not to mention the fresh disc smell is a cologne I would wear if made 😁

[@glpammo461]

Love these guys...so genuine and doesn't hurt that they create AWESOME music!!! Thanks, Skillet!!!!

[@danielplayle5663]

Girls in rock bands is working everyone loves jen on drums 🥁 a korey on the girtar yes John it's 16 years later # let jen sing

[@rexxanthis]

I'm not big on emotions. But i think I'm in Love with Jen! 😍

[@thedudecoffeeblogger2534]

Who isn't ha ha

[@harrai6530]

1st song I heard of theirs was awake and alive and then I knew that they'll be my fav rock band.

[@kidaneechan]

For me not gonna die in an attack on titan amv

[@schmidtforge1946]

I was listening to invincible the other day while dealing with some pretty deep depression when god reached out and touched me. This song will forever have a place in my heart

[@ervaozturk6261]

Not only is their music like awesome, but theyre just amazing people. Im not Christian but Im in love with their music, it gives me inspiration and hope. Respect👌😏

[@sarahoakes5843]

Love this band always be my favourite band. Found them when was in a bad place depression wise and they always say how I feel and inspire me to be better keep me going love their songs

[@alecwesterholm9122]

I think it's amazing that John wrote victorious based off of Chester, he was a legend man 🙏

[@nicklancaster3190]

I remember when they were just three guys from Memphis, TN, who would come down to Tupelo, MS, where I live, and perform practice shows at a place called MegaSports. They really are genuinely as nice of people as they seem. "Paint" and "More Faithful" will always be my favorite tracks.

[@grelly_chan8401]

I love John and Korry's energy, Jen's such a sweetheart and Seth is so chill

[@TheChellybean85]

Jon is a guy i could totally see hanging out with! He has a very fun personality!

[@josephine6764]

Hero will forever be my absolute favorite Skillet song. However, I am really freakin obsessed with Feel Invincible right now.

[@kalaniprice1007]

John: “No one’s heard it yet.” Me: I have and it’s great!

[@laciereinheart9490]

That's legit my favorite recording of Jen though. The one where she's in the sofa recording. ❤

[@salvasep]

Love me some Skillet

[@CreamyFacial]

Definitely my favourite band ever!

[@bradbrock8702]

Kinda sad I didn’t see Seth talk at all

[@HawkTHSS2893]

m maybe seth was camera shy? it could happened to anyone

[@mrwingshot]

@15:15

[@cs7981]

He's on the quieter side. Which is sad cause I'd like to hear more from him.

[@llamaswag2451]

He's chill

[@MacS1ms]

And Jen...

[@420Gold]

I discovered skillet way back in like 2002-03, even saw them live twice. I had long since stopped listening to them (really just Christian music in general), and then like 10 years later I hear a song on a hard rock radio station that couldn’t have been any other band. I looked it up and was shocked, they actually hit it kinda big! Good for them!

[@TheTimothyChannel]

Love they’re personality’s along with the music

[@Breabears]

Keep doing you Skillet. I love y'all amd and y'alls music!!! Been a fan for 15 years now!!!

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmm859]

You all have been amazing and helped me so much with your music.

[@GabrielChaserOfficial]

Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹😎

[@Chris-eg3fw]

I think it's all about where you are in life to like or dislike something....Love, Death, Loss, Happiness, Greaf, Joy whatever...there is always that one song that relates to the situation you are in right there, right now and that's music to me...And it does'nt matter if it's rock, rap, blues, jazz, pop, etc...it's just music that makes you feel something the moment you hear it :-) That's why I love when different genres collaborates , cause in the end of the day it's just music no matter where it comes from ? And YES I LOVE Skillet !

[@gorlaf]

RIP Chester

[@breezybreeze730]

John is just simply amazing! His voice when he sings is like hit you to the core type lecture.

[@bryanpeeters2552]

Skillet is just so awesome. for me they never made a song i didn't like. i love every song! they are and still are my heroes for getting me thru darker times. the songs are really uplifting and can give you the power to face everything! you guys gave me an awesome childhood that means a lot to me. thank you Skillet for everything, i love you guys.

[@dallasbramwell6235]

I was surfing youtube music videos and came across Skillet heard hero, and monster! I have loved the music and am looking for new songs! I really love awake and alive live audio! Thank you Skillet for waking the dead and the living such powerful songs to heal, strengthen us to know how to fight the battles of life!!

[@tattoolover5753]

Love skills so much 😍

[@meganfarr5268]

I absolutely love John's energy 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@lauraroum4789]

My favorite band love them so much

[@CLuvTravels]

13:37......so that's how John writes songs

[@samwardonline]

He was probably joking

[@hristinatarpomanova-karastoyan]

and that's exactly why I'm listening to your music - cause you're POSITIVE

[@universoul74]

You are my Hope! First song I've ever heard.

[@benschernick703]

I love skillet 🤘

[@hauntedhighway2166]

I have ALL Skillet albums, and LOVE them all. Best band, ever!!

[@guysee3669]

Rock'n Rev.Cooper n crew I n We out here ALL LOVE YOU EH' 🍁!

[@Riselovers]

I love that so much ❤️❤️

[@kingdomhreats23]

Love this band

[@christopherhays4187]

Getting keen for the album drop

[@Neal85]

What a great band and Jen Ledger is like a breathe of fresh air 😁!

[@sanlot17ken]

One of there best work! Great sound on drums and killer guitar licks! 💯✌️

[@tenshiuzumaki5382]

i became a fan when i was 7 now im 15 and monster was my first song i heared from them

[@alexrstafford]

Speak up Seth! ; )

[@thatdudedustan1393]

your awake album is my favorite so is comatose u guys r so insparational keep rocking u guys dont lose ur rock n roll spirit

[@herbertgalarza3596]

I miss the violin and chelo sound

[@neu1828]

Alien Youth will always be my favorite album.

[@thedoe5202]

Skillet boiiiii

[@artemmakarenko5037]

Oh! Fun from Kazakhstan, I was surprised! Because I am from Kazakhstan too! Love Skillet much more now )))

[@willygmz]

I miss the melodic guitar of Ben Kasica like in Comatose and Collide Albums

[@JMDrummer]

I couldn't agree more.. They are talking about why Comtose is such a fan favorite and how they are trying to figure out why and how to give that again to the fans.. Comatose was great because of Collide.. If they want to make another album like Comatose they need to listen to Collide again.. I know everyone loves Jen.. And I'm not saying she isn't a good Drummer.. But she can't touch what Lori did on the drums.. Jen is too robotic.. And that's coming from a Drummer myself.. Jen just doesn't really bring the dynamics that Lori brought.. That along with what you said about Ben is why they haven't reached the level of those two albums since.. They have come close.. But nevertheless still miss the mark! Jen needs to loosen up and learn to play some ghost notes and more creative fills.. And the guitarist needs to expand his creativity as well..

[@FirstNameLastName-pg3pi]

i prefer Seth

[@hollyhunt9043]

Love this band 😍😍

[@darkstorm9990]

Sop holly

[@krispykr33m2]

I need another album like Hey u I love your soul👍🙂

[@komododrag5232]

Skillet!!!!!!!!!

[@spookyspacekook5426]

He nailed it. I first heard them in their fourth album, but their fifth album hooked me. I'm an old metal head from the 80's and when I heard him mention us old metal heads I was like "yea...that's me". This band is amazing. They don't get enough credit. They Rock....

[@mackfarlainethebarenakedau5113]

Victorious: The Aftermath is a killer record, just like Unleashed: Beyond; I listen to these albums practically on a daily basis. Can't wait to hear what the follow-up to Victorious will be.

[@JohnADuerk]

I got to see them by chance at the Brat Stop in Kenosha, WI circa 2004. We went to see the headliner, Slaughter. Anyways, great show. This band knows how to construct solid rock songs with some amazing hooks. Dig it...

[@elisonbatera5841]

Beautiful Jen 😊

[@christopheradams5023]

Kingdom is favorite of this album!

[@jenlegendary]

We all love you Ches🌹🙏

[@stephanielakes1292]

Love you jen ledger ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kruu5201]

Skillet your the best!!!

[@fireeagle5633]

Skillet's song both old and new beats some modern day songs

[@christopherolive8225]

One of the best Christian rock bands ever I absolutely love skillet

[@GlaziolaNacht]

21:50 I felt that… like I literally felt that when he said it… and I’ve never met Chester either, never saw him live or anything like that… so that really hit me…

[@blackkingviper]

Love you guys you were awesome last night In House of Blues

[@shanenathaniel1605]

All I gotta say is that corey and johns first kid was jen. Corey really took jen under her wing and showed her life in so many things.

[@jamespweber]

Poo-Poo Bullseye!! 🤟🏼

[@kevin12553]

I love your song Hero Stars comma toast excetera I really love Stars though makes me cry the first second time third time I listen to it

[@kenta6953]

I think John has my dad's mentality when it comes to talking. If you ain't gonna talk he is gonna talk and talk a lot.

[@flaviosantos3871]

Essa baterista e linda 😍

[@Moviefan2k4]

This was a good interview, but I'm surprised John dominated the answers to all the questions. Nothing wrong with being a chatterbox (I'm one myself), but I'd have liked to hear more from Korey, Jen, and Seth.

[@toajaller992]

Well he did keep trying to defer to them but they kept saying no no keep talking

[@llamaswag2451]

Yeah same

[@brianwhite-woodcelebrimbor1004]

I agree with Brian on his favorite songs by Skillet.

[@dazza70smith]

Sending love and prayers from the UK 🇬🇧 👏💜👍🙏🤗♿️ #ForeverPromotingPositiveDisabilityAwareness

[@slavakonoval1927]

@ my favorite clip

[@captaintraction4024]

Yeah dude, monster all the way!

[@ekarukin]

OCT 22 Jannus Live , playing with Alter Bridge,, you know how great god is when he does a concert made just for you

[@phill2332]

good thing Seth Morrison was there !!!

[@corbinm5237]

Used to be a major fan of the “newer” era of this band. Everything from Comatose to Rise in particular is great. But Unleashed and Victorious (so far) haven’t done it for me aside from a few songs and eventually I fell off with this band (not because of those albums but because I like heavier music now). However,I really do respect this band and I’ll at least check out this album simply because of the nostalgia.