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Skillet Rakes In Third Consecutive Gold Single With “Awake & Alive”

MikeJackson — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:53:22 +0000

It’s been 99 weeks since Skillet released Awake, the RIAA-Gold certified project that remains a best seller on the Billboard Top 200 with nearly 800,000 scans, and now the band has garnered their third consecutive RIAA Gold certified single with the No. 1 Active Rock and Christian radio hit, “Awake & Alive.” In addition, Skillet [...]

Skillet Lands First #1 At Mainstream Active Rock Radio With “Awake & Alive”

MikeJackson — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:19:59 +0000

“Awake & Alive,” the latest single from Atlantic/Ardent/INO recording group Skillet, has bulleted its way to #1 at Mainstream Active Rock Radio outlets nationwide. Their gold certified album, Awake, now features a trio of Active Rock and Christian radio blockbusters including the current hit “Awake and Alive,” the RIAA gold certified, top 5 Active Rock [...]

Ben Kasica Leaves Skillet

MikeJackson — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:40:12 +0000

Here’s the official word from both John and Ben about Ben’s departure from Skillet. We wish Ben the best! “Panheads, fans, friends, and rockers, What’s up everybody? We have just returned home from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, where we had an awesome tour! However, as we are taking a little time off, we have [...]

Read more here: Ben Kasica Leaves Skillet at ArdentRecords.com

Skillet’s Massive Hit “MONSTER” Goes Gold As Band Racks Up Another #1 Single

MikeJackson — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:23:52 +0000

AFTER 64 WEEKS AWAKE STILL HOLDS STRONG ON BILLBOARD TOP 200 – ONLY A FEW ACTS INCLUDING LADY GAGA AND TAYLOR SWIFT HAVE BEEN THERE LONGER On the heels of their latest project Awake receiving RIAA Gold status in just 10 months, Atlantic/Ardent/INO rockers Skillet are now celebrating the Gold certification (over 500,000 units) of [...]

Skillet iTunes Session Released & Awake On Sale For $7.99!

MikeJackson — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:07:22 +0000

Skillet’s iTunes Session was released today, including songs from Awake and Comatose. You can check it out here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/itunes-session/id401587463. Also, Awake is now on sale for $7.99! You can get that here! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/awake/id326077729?uo=4 Read more here: Skillet iTunes Session Released & Awake On Sale For $7.99! at ArdentRecords.com

Signed Skillet Poster Giveaway / Skillet’s “Early Years”

MikeJackson — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:35:12 +0000

FreeCCM.com is holding a contest for signed Skillet posters (see them here) and is also featuring a Bible study inspired by Skillet’s song “Monster”. They’re also promoting Skillet’s Early Years: 1996-2001 hits album. Check out what FreeCCM.com is saying….. “This week we’ve got a great bible study that was inspired by Skillet’s song “Monster.” We’re [...]

Awake Tonight Tour Continues For Winter Wonder Slam

MikeJackson — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:16:17 +0000

TobyMac and Skillet’s co-headlining “Awake Tonight Tour” will pick back up starting November 11th as this year’s Winter Wonder Slam Tour. The tour begins in Springfield, Illinois and will continue through December 12th in Salem, VA. The tour will also feature special guest Shonlock. Check out the dates below and click here for tickets! 11/11 [...]

Skillet’s “Awake” Goes Gold!

MikeJackson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:27:48 +0000

In a fast and furious 10 months, “AWAKE,” the latest album from Atlantic/Ardent/INO recording group Skillet, has been certified gold by the RIAA for sales in excess of 500,000. The album – which includes two Active Rock radio blockbusters in the top 5 hit, “Monster,” which also ranked in at No. 2 at Christian Rock, [...]

Skillet Touring With Creed This Summer!

MikeJackson — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:40:45 +0000

Skillet has just been confirmed as a special guest for select dates on Creed’s “20-10 Tour” dates, along with bands Theft and Red also appearing at several concerts. As previously announced, “The 20-10 Tour” kicks off on July 28th in Washington D.C., and was named because the first 2,010 reserved seats are $20 all-in. This [...]

Win Tickets To Skillet’s “Awake Tonight” Tour!

MikeJackson — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:24:12 +0000

Hey, guys. Want to win tickets to a show on the Awake Tonight Tour? Skillet is giving away tickets to each show of the tour on Twitter. Click here to find out how you can enter the contest. Read more here: Win Tickets To Skillet’s “Awake Tonight” Tour! at ArdentRecords.com