Skillet Announces New EP and US Headline Tour

Multi-Platinum rock band Skillet has announced its new independent EP, After The Storm, set for release on October 9. The six-song project includes the singles "Scream" and "Lift Me Up," with the latter accompanied by an anime-inspired lyric video. The EP marks a return to Skillet's heavier musical roots and represents one of the most personal creative statements in the band's nearly 30-year career. Frontman John Cooper wrote the songs during periods of grief and emotional struggle, drawing from themes of betrayal, perseverance, and hope.

The EP follows the success of "Scream," which has surpassed 5 million global streams and introduced fans to the emotional core of the project. Skillet will support the release with a nationwide US Live Nation headline tour beginning October 2. The tour includes key stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, and Los Angeles, concluding in Inglewood, California on November 31.

The tour follows a landmark European headline run that set new records for attendance and ticket sales, including a record-breaking event at the Zénith in Paris. Produced by David Cowell and band member Korey Cooper, After The Storm is available for pre-save at https://vyd.co/SkilletAfterTheStorm. The full tracklist includes "Scream," "Lift Me Up," "Grave Stomper," "After The Storm," "Heaven Help Us," and "Come and Find Me."

Skillet, which has sold over 23 million albums and earned Grammy® nominations, continues to expand its global reach through music featured in major media including the NFL, WWE, ESPN, Marvel, and film and television. The band is now writing its next chapter, combining its extensive legacy with more vulnerable and hopeful music.