In 2022, hardDrive Radio’s Lou Brutus hosted a relaxed, fan-fueled AskAnythingChat with Skillet, and for once, the hard rock giants traded the pyro and power chords for something quieter — honesty.
Supporting their album Dominion, the session was meant to be promo. What fans got instead was a candid conversation that showed why Skillet’s 25-year career is still running at full throttle: authenticity meets adrenaline.
Dominion isn’t just another notch in Skillet’s discography. For frontman John Cooper and the band, it’s a mission statement.
Q: How would you sum up what Dominion means to you?
John Cooper: These songs are about fighting for spiritual freedom and inner strength when the world feels chaotic. They weren’t written in a vacuum — they were written in the middle of battles we were facing ourselves. Every lyric is sharpened by conviction.
From the thunderous title track to the soaring choruses, the album is steeped in resilience. But it’s not just rallying cries — it’s deeply personal. The themes come from lived experiences, not slogans.
One fan’s question cut right to the core: How does faith influence your music?
John didn’t hesitate.
“We’re not trying to be ‘cool Christians.’ We’re just being Skillet.”
There’s no attempt to water it down for broader appeal. That clarity — and refusal to compromise — has become a magnet, drawing fans across religious, cultural, and generational lines. Skillet’s faith isn’t a prop. It’s the foundation.
The chat wasn’t all deep dives — there were laughs, goofy questions, and playful banter. But one moment stood out: a fan thanked Skillet for helping them “get through hell.”
The room got quiet. You could see it sink in.
Korey Cooper nodded, clearly moved.
“That’s why we do this. That’s the point.”
It was a reminder that Skillet’s songs aren’t just sound — they’re lifelines. AskAnythingChat thrives on breaking down the wall between artist and audience, and Skillet fit the format like a glove. Answering from their own space, they were free to be exactly who they are — no media polish, no guard up, just faith, fire, and facts.
The result? A rare, no-BS conversation that leaves you respecting the band even more than you did before you hit play.