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

John Cooper (Skillet)

We're joined by Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor and Alicia Taylor, of the Cherry Bombs! We discuss how they're handling being at home and lots of other great conversations.

We're joined by Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor and Alicia Taylor, of the Cherry Bombs! We discuss how they're handling being at home and lots of other great conversations.

Stuck At Home With Corey Taylor And Alicia Taylor (Slipknot/Cherry Bombs)

A health expert shares his plan for re-opening the country, and it doesn't include concerts.

A health expert shares his plan for re-opening the country, and it doesn't include concerts.

Health Expert: Concerts Won't Happen Until Fall 2021 "At The Earliest"

In 1992, an accident at a Metallica show in Montreal set off a chain of events that would go down in heavy metal history.

In 1992, an accident at a Metallica show in Montreal set off a chain of events that would go down in heavy metal history.

The METALLICA Montreal Incident

Will bands and venues be able to perform at all this year? Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee says yes.

Will bands and venues be able to perform at all this year? Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee says yes.

NO MORE TOURS UNTIL 2021!

Taking a look at Lil Pump's heavy metal song and giving my honest feedback.

Taking a look at Lil Pump's heavy metal song and giving my honest feedback.

Reacting To LIL PUMP's Heavy Metal Song

System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan expresses suspicion about the current global shutdown.

System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan expresses suspicion about the current global shutdown.

System Of  A Down's John Dolmayan Is Suspicious Of The Global Shutdown

Evidently Tiger King Joe Exotic felt like Marilyn Manson would give him the help he needed to get elected.

Evidently Tiger King Joe Exotic felt like Marilyn Manson would give him the help he needed to get elected.

Marilyn Manson Reacts To Joe Exotic's Plea For Help From Him (Tiger King)

Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil is hitting the gym every day according to a new report.

Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil is hitting the gym every day according to a new report.

MOTLEY CRUE's Vince Neil Is Getting JACKED

Slayer / Exodus member Gary Holt revealed the diagnosis online.

Slayer / Exodus member Gary Holt revealed the diagnosis online.

SLAYER / EXODUS' Gary Holt Reveals He Has Tested Positive

RAMMSTEIN has released a statement commenting on the condition of their frontman Till Lindemann.

RAMMSTEIN has released a statement commenting on the condition of their frontman Till Lindemann.

RAMMSTEIN Gives Update On Till Lindemann's Condition After ICU Hospitalization

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