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)

Today on the Rock Feed podcast we're joined by Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter to discuss his band's incredible career and more.

Today on the Rock Feed podcast we're joined by Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter to discuss his band's incredible career and more.

Stephen Carpenter (Deftones)

Today on the Rock Feed podcast we're joined by Nothing More frontman Jonny Hawkins. Jonny Hawkins shares the story of the band and Nothing More's new record Carnal which is out everywhere today.

Today on the Rock Feed podcast we're joined by Nothing More frontman Jonny Hawkins. Jonny Hawkins shares the story of the band and Nothing More's new record Carnal which is out everywhere today.

Jonny Hawkins (Nothing More)

Join us as we dive into the wild world of Koe Wetzel, exploring his latest album 'Nine Lives' and his unique blend of rock and country. Discover untold stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and what makes Texas' music scene so special right now.

Join us as we dive into the wild world of Koe Wetzel, exploring his latest album 'Nine Lives' and his unique blend of rock and country. Discover untold stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and what makes Texas' music scene so special right now.

Koe Wetzel

System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian opens up about his new band Seven Hours After Violet. Shavo Odadjian discusses how the band formed and their brand new single. 
Learn more at their official website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1AzRXVMcnpkNzloTXhnelRYRDljZXhkN2Qxd3xBQ3Jtc0tudEwxZlhCbUN1UGh4dE5wR25tZnAzWjdsMEQzdEI3cmhOM0pkOFprM1RNZmxPTDlrOFVtTjAzRVk5ZDFZQTZQSmlWdk9pMFE0MlVQeUZCbmtXaURmMEFBOXpOd1ZxaXBiRkZzWHdoXzNpamZBZGktTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sevenhoursafterviolet.com%2F&v=c07o_nN-lPI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.sevenhoursafterviolet.com/</a>

System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian opens up about his new band Seven Hours After Violet. Shavo Odadjian discusses how the band formed and their brand new single. Learn more at their official website: https://www.sevenhoursafterviolet.com/

System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian opens up about his new band Seven Hours After Violet. Shavo Odadjian discusses how the band formed and their brand new single. 
Learn more at their official website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1AzRXVMcnpkNzloTXhnelRYRDljZXhkN2Qxd3xBQ3Jtc0tudEwxZlhCbUN1UGh4dE5wR25tZnAzWjdsMEQzdEI3cmhOM0pkOFprM1RNZmxPTDlrOFVtTjAzRVk5ZDFZQTZQSmlWdk9pMFE0MlVQeUZCbmtXaURmMEFBOXpOd1ZxaXBiRkZzWHdoXzNpamZBZGktTQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sevenhoursafterviolet.com%2F&amp;v=c07o_nN-lPI" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sevenhoursafterviolet.com/</a>

Shavo Odadjian (System of a Down)

In this episode, we sit down with guitar virtuoso Nita Strauss to discuss her star-studded metal wedding, her road to sobriety, and her amazing career playing with legends like Alice Cooper and Demi Lovato. Nita also shares insights into her latest album, "The Call of the Void," her fitness regimen, and her top guitar heroes.


Learn more about Nita Strauss here: https://www.nitastrauss.com/

In this episode, we sit down with guitar virtuoso Nita Strauss to discuss her star-studded metal wedding, her road to sobriety, and her amazing career playing with legends like Alice Cooper and Demi Lovato. Nita also shares insights into her latest album, "The Call of the Void," her fitness regimen, and her top guitar heroes. Learn more about Nita Strauss here: https://www.nitastrauss.com/

Nita Strauss

Slaughter To Prevail stops by the Rock Feed podcast to discuss their brand new song K.O.D. and Alex Terrible's professional fighting debut. Slaughter To Prevail is one of the fastest rising heavy metal bands in the world.

Slaughter To Prevail stops by the Rock Feed podcast to discuss their brand new song K.O.D. and Alex Terrible's professional fighting debut. Slaughter To Prevail is one of the fastest rising heavy metal bands in the world.

Slaughter To Prevail

We're joined by special guests P.O.D. on the Rock Feed podcast to talk about the band's rise to fame as well as their brand new album, their heaviest yet, Veritas. Thank you to P.O.D. for joining us at Welcome to Rockville.

We're joined by special guests P.O.D. on the Rock Feed podcast to talk about the band's rise to fame as well as their brand new album, their heaviest yet, Veritas. Thank you to P.O.D. for joining us at Welcome to Rockville.

P.O.D.

In a rare interview, Ronnie Radke breaks his silence on all things Falling In Reverse and some of his most infamous moments throughout his career. Falling In Reverse just announced a major tour coming to a city near you. Learn more: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjZubU1RSm9SeUdUc3ZkbmpHUHVXVFdUUm5xd3xBQ3Jtc0trd3MySnV5OGI1b3ZDSUJPNVN4WDA4NlFsVXg5am1rV1gxU1ljQTVZczVmemNGTl9FYzhfbndscmtYUFBJYl80Tk1nME1kemg2TS1yVHZ3WUhUSzFhS3JzTV9STzNKRzczSExZQVlLS1dqbi1xZWE0TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fallinginreverse.com%2F&v=_PkVaalqL7M" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.fallinginreverse.com</a>

In a rare interview, Ronnie Radke breaks his silence on all things Falling In Reverse and some of his most infamous moments throughout his career. Falling In Reverse just announced a major tour coming to a city near you. Learn more: https://www.fallinginreverse.com

In a rare interview, Ronnie Radke breaks his silence on all things Falling In Reverse and some of his most infamous moments throughout his career. Falling In Reverse just announced a major tour coming to a city near you. Learn more: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjZubU1RSm9SeUdUc3ZkbmpHUHVXVFdUUm5xd3xBQ3Jtc0trd3MySnV5OGI1b3ZDSUJPNVN4WDA4NlFsVXg5am1rV1gxU1ljQTVZczVmemNGTl9FYzhfbndscmtYUFBJYl80Tk1nME1kemg2TS1yVHZ3WUhUSzFhS3JzTV9STzNKRzczSExZQVlLS1dqbi1xZWE0TQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fallinginreverse.com%2F&amp;v=_PkVaalqL7M" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.fallinginreverse.com</a>

Ronnie Radke

Creed have made their highly anticipated return for the first time in twelve years as the band reunited onboard the Summer of '99 Cruise. Creed have seen a major resurgence with songs like Higher breaking through into the sports world.

Creed have made their highly anticipated return for the first time in twelve years as the band reunited onboard the Summer of '99 Cruise. Creed have seen a major resurgence with songs like Higher breaking through into the sports world.

Creed

Hollywood Undead immediately rose to fame with their debut album 'Swan Song'. Johnny 3 Tears and Charlie Scene share never before heard stories about Hollywood Undead's career so far.

Hollywood Undead immediately rose to fame with their debut album 'Swan Song'. Johnny 3 Tears and Charlie Scene share never before heard stories about Hollywood Undead's career so far.

Hollywood Undead

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