Skillet frontman John Cooper opens up about depression, betrayal and the fans Skillet lost over COVID. On the Rock Feed Podcast, John Cooper talks about Skillet's new EP After the Storm, out October 9, 2026, the real meaning behind Monster, finally seeing a counselor, why Skillet is bigger in Europe than America, touring with Nickelback and Creed, Joe Rogan, and every track from Scream to Come and Find Me. #Skillet #JohnCooper 0:00 Cold open0:34 John Cooper on After the Storm2:01 Depression, his mom and "the fuse"4:05 Church turmoil and betrayal7:07 "I feel like You let me down"10:39 Praying every hour12:40 Why he finally saw a counselor18:31 22 million records, not a household name21:59 Disturbed, COVID and free speech26:14 Becoming a frontman28:45 Why a Skillet show is a feeling29:37 Chester Bennington's lyric secret34:57 The pyro secret he kept from Jen36:14 Being called hateful40:50 Why Skillet fans are so loyal45:39 How Creed and Nickelback opened Europe50:58 Bigger in Europe than America52:00 Individual freedom and surveillance56:46 Losing up to 15% of fans in 202058:38 Joe Rogan and the rise of faith1:01:10 How he handles the hate1:05:54 After the Storm track by track: Scream1:09:09 Lift Me Up1:10:18 Grave Stomper1:11:22 After the Storm (the double-wide)1:13:10 Heaven Help Us1:16:22 Come and Find Me and David Cowell1:19:19 Going independent

Skillet frontman John Cooper opens up about depression, betrayal and the fans Skillet lost over COVID. On the Rock Feed Podcast, John Cooper talks about Skillet's new EP After the Storm, out October 9, 2026, the real meaning behind Monster, finally seeing a counselor, why Skillet is bigger in Europe than America, touring with Nickelback and Creed, Joe Rogan, and every track from Scream to Come and Find Me. #Skillet #JohnCooper 0:00 Cold open 0:34 John Cooper on After the Storm 2:01 Depression, his mom and "the fuse" 4:05 Church turmoil and betrayal 7:07 "I feel like You let me down" 10:39 Praying every hour 12:40 Why he finally saw a counselor 18:31 22 million records, not a household name 21:59 Disturbed, COVID and free speech 26:14 Becoming a frontman 28:45 Why a Skillet show is a feeling 29:37 Chester Bennington's lyric secret 34:57 The pyro secret he kept from Jen 36:14 Being called hateful 40:50 Why Skillet fans are so loyal 45:39 How Creed and Nickelback opened Europe 50:58 Bigger in Europe than America 52:00 Individual freedom and surveillance 56:46 Losing up to 15% of fans in 2020 58:38 Joe Rogan and the rise of faith 1:01:10 How he handles the hate 1:05:54 After the Storm track by track: Scream 1:09:09 Lift Me Up 1:10:18 Grave Stomper 1:11:22 After the Storm (the double-wide) 1:13:10 Heaven Help Us 1:16:22 Come and Find Me and David Cowell 1:19:19 Going independent

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A panel of experts has recommended banning mosh pits and crowd surfing when live concerts resume.

A panel of experts has recommended banning mosh pits and crowd surfing when live concerts resume.

NO MORE MOSH PITS!!!

The band Ghost is reportedly going after a European beverage maker for their use of the word Ghost in their name.

The band Ghost is reportedly going after a European beverage maker for their use of the word Ghost in their name.

GHOST Claims They Own The Rights To The Word "Ghost", Threaten Suit Against Company

You read that correctly. Kim Jong Un is apparently into Pearl Jam, Van Halen, Rolling Stones and others according to Dennis Rodman.

You read that correctly. Kim Jong Un is apparently into Pearl Jam, Van Halen, Rolling Stones and others according to Dennis Rodman.

Kim Jong Un's Band Plays Van Halen, Pearl Jam For Dennis Rodman At House Party

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Kid Rock has no shortage of enemies in the music industry. These are 8 times he feuded with musicians and celebrities.

8 Crazy Kid Rock Feuds With Celebrities

Hayley Williams had strong words for her ex Chad Gilbert in her new song Dead Horse from her new project Petals for Armor.

Hayley Williams had strong words for her ex Chad Gilbert in her new song Dead Horse from her new project Petals for Armor.

Paramore's Hayley Williams Calls Out Ex Chad Gilbert In New Song

QOTSA [Queens of the Stone Age] singer Josh Homme filed a claim against his estranged wife.

QOTSA [Queens of the Stone Age] singer Josh Homme filed a claim against his estranged wife.

Queens Of The Stone Age Singer Josh Homme Gets Restraining Order Against His Ex

Dave Grohl shares his thoughts on the Post Malone cover show of Nirvana classics.

Dave Grohl shares his thoughts on the Post Malone cover show of Nirvana classics.

Dave Grohl Reacts To Post Malone's Nirvana Cover Set

Rock musicians everywhere are paying tribute to legendary rock pioneer Little Richard.

Rock musicians everywhere are paying tribute to legendary rock pioneer Little Richard.

Little Richard: Mick Jagger, Gene Simmons, Tom Morello, And More Pay Tribute

Over the last year, Chris Cornell's wife Vicky and the members of Soundgarden have engaged in an all out legal battle.

Over the last year, Chris Cornell's wife Vicky and the members of Soundgarden have engaged in an all out legal battle.

Why Soundgarden Is Feuding With Chris Cornell's Wife

Paramore singer Hayley Williams describes the origin of the song Misery Business.

Paramore singer Hayley Williams describes the origin of the song Misery Business.

Paramore's Hayley Williams Reveals Who 'Misery Business' Is Really About

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