Skillet marks 30 years with CCM Magazine cover story and new EP teaser

Skillet is the September cover story for CCM Magazine, with the full cover experience set to debut Sept. 1. The feature spotlights the band’s 30-year milestone, the legacy of Comatose and the pain and faith behind its upcoming EP After the Storm, due Oct. 9.

Why it matters: - Skillet is using a major CCM Magazine feature to bridge its past and next phase. - The timing ties a 30-year band milestone to a new independent EP that leans heavier and more personal. - The release gives fans a first look at how the band is framing the aftermath of a difficult season.

What happened: - Skillet is CCM Magazine’s September cover story, with the complete cover experience set for Sept. 1 on CCM Magazine and across the publication’s digital platforms. - John and Korey Cooper spoke with CCM’s Logan Sekulow about the band’s history, the impact of Comatose and the experiences that inspired After the Storm. - The feature also includes an exclusive performance staged with a dramatic visual backdrop. - John Cooper said the band had “a blast” with CCM and welcomed the chance to talk about new music and Skillet’s history.

The details: - Skillet is marking nearly 30 years since its formation and 20 years since Comatose. - The forthcoming six-song EP After the Storm arrives Oct. 9. - David Cowell and Korey Cooper produced the EP. - The project returns Skillet to heavier roots while aiming for a more personal and hopeful tone. - “Scream” introduced the EP. - “Lift Me Up” followed as the next single. - The cover conversation explores pain, betrayal, perseverance and faith. - Logan Sekulow said the interview covered 20 years of Comatose and the story behind After the Storm. - Amanda Sekulow said the performance was built around a massive rock formation to feel raw, strong and otherworldly. - Skillet’s lineup includes John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Jen Ledger and Seth Morrison. - The band has sold more than 23 million albums. - Skillet averages 12 million monthly Spotify listeners. - “Monster” has passed 5 billion global streams and remains the only Christian song in history to cross 1 billion Spotify streams.

Between the lines: - Skillet is positioning the new EP as both a musical reset and an emotional one. - The CCM feature suggests the band wants the story around After the Storm to center on survival, not just release timing. - The pairing of a legacy album anniversary with a new independent project signals a band leaning on its catalog while pushing into a heavier sound.

What’s next: - The full cover story, interview and performance premiere Sept. 1. - After the Storm lands Oct. 9. - Skillet enters its fourth decade with a campaign built around new music, a major media spotlight and an updated creative direction.

The bottom line: - Skillet is celebrating its history by making the case that its next chapter may be its most compelling one yet.