Skillet have announced an Australian tour. Their first visit downunder since 2018, the five-date run will see the modern hard rock act play shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth this April.
As one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, the band continue to rebel against conventions, doubts, expectations, and rules with the intent to uplift in light. Skillet have never compromised their integrity or their faith. Instead, they have travelled their own path to unprecedented heights with an urgent sound, undeniable energy, and unbreakable spirit.
The Wisconsin quartet have embodied rock ‘n’ roll’s evolution from day one, selling 12 million albums worldwide to date. Landmark Triple Platinum album Awake, featuring the 2x-platinum track Awake & Alive, 3x-platinum track Hero and 4x-platinum track Monster (one of the most-streamed rock songs in history with over 4 BILLION global audio streams) went on to pick up the Billboard Music Award.
The band's 2019 album, Victorious, marked the group’s fourth consecutive Top 20 debut on the Billboard Top 200. Their brand-new album, Dominion, is a testament to the band's enduring appeal, charting strongly and with sales that truly defy the international trend of declining album sales.
Singles Surviving The Game, Standing In The Storm, Refuge and Dominion prepared the world for the spiritually uplifting Dominion arrives at a time when people are in need of a jolt of inspiration, a notion that outspoken vocalist, John Cooper explains.
"Dominion is about the celebration of freedom, a liberation from fear - to be who we want to be, say what we want to say, believe what we want to believe. "In some ways, it’s a reminder of the God-given rights that we were born with. It’s time to regain some sort of control over our lives and not be a slave to fear. I hope this record is going to make people feel empowered, inspired, uplifted and want to rock their faces off!"
Cooper opened up more on the inspiration for the record, while discussing Surviving The Game,
"Surviving The Game is a defiant song about not giving in to the fear that the world is and has been experiencing. This song brings a feeling of survival; you have to do what you need to do in order to get your life back; a defiance against fear and the things that want to hold you down - for so many that's depression, isolation, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, etc. This song is about becoming the person you are meant be and coming out on the other side of all the madness."
Skillet April 2024 Australian Tour Dates:
4th April SYDNEY, Metro Theatre (Licensed All Ages)
5th April BRISBANE, Eatons Hills Hotel Theatre (Licensed All Ages)
7th April MELBOURNE, Northcote Theatre
8th April ADELAIDE, Hindley St Music Hall (Mixed Licensed All Ages)
10th April PERTH, Astor Theatre (Licensed All Ages)
* VIP Meet and Great Packages Available
Tickets
Presale: Wednesday 7th February, 9am Local time
General Public On Sale: Friday 9th February, 9am Local Time
Tickets From: https://metropolistouring.com/
Dominion is out now
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