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Skillet
6/6/04, Doylestown Mennonite Church, Doylestown PA

Skillet is a seasoned rock band that knows to do nothing less than impress. Although they would humbly disagree, they haven't exactly been on the receiving end of one their live performances. I can proudly say I've been a "panhead" since just before their debut released in 1996 and watching the band's metamorphosis from the trio they were to the quartet they've become has been nothing short of exciting.

It didn't surprise me that the church sanctuary was packed tightly the night of the show. We'd taken trips to this church before to see shows but the crowd was never this large. The band had just had their new record released to a mainstream label and it was our first time getting to see their new material performed live since the release of Collide. Skillet opened their set with the aggressive "My Obsession" before heading into the crowd-pleasing "Best Kept Secret". John paused several times throughout the show to address the crowd and connect with the audience. Following the always intense "Kill Me, Heal Me," John introduced and explained the title cut from their new album, Collide.

A message of love preceded "A Little More" while an explanation of the mainstream Collide release that features a new song introduced "Open Wounds." "Open Wounds" is a different song than Skillet is used to playing as it focuses more on reflecting on a bad relationship than on Christian living. However, the subject matter is relevant as Cooper had written it about his relationship with his father growing up. But from there, the mood shifted to worship as they began playing their radio-friendly "You Are My Hope" and later returned to more Skillet original worship tunes with the incredible "Angels Fall Down." The hit single "Savior" abruptly ended the set, but a rousing encore of the fan favorite "Alien Youth" brought the evening to a close in a more satisfying fashion.

Following the show, the foursome graciously spent some time with the fans before calling it a night. While the set seemed to whiz by pretty quickly, Skillet had put together a delectable list of hits and favorites to serve up what was yet another great evening of hard rock and heavenly worship.

-- John DiBiase, 6/9/04


 

Skillet Set List

01. My Obsession
02. Best Kept Secret
03. Kill Me, Heal Me
04. Collide
05. Forsaken
06. A Little More
07. You're Powerful
08. Open Wounds
09. You Are My Hope
10. Fingernails
11. Locked In A Cage
12. Angels Fall Down
13. Savior
Encore:
14. Alien Youth

 

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Skillet

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This Friday, June 27, 2025
ALBUMS
7eventh Time Down We Praise You [BEC]
The Browns 25th Anniversary: Better Days Ahead [StowTown]
Franni Cash Wild Child - EP [Capitol CMG]
Matt Crocker interlude [Anotherland]
Jimmy Fortune Songs of an American Dreamer [Gaither]
Roxanne Grace Road Trip - EP [DREAM]
JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise The Live Reunion: Washington, DC [James Town]
Kutless The Seventh Seal - EP [BEC]
Evvie McKinney It Ain't Over - EP (independent)
Rusty Shipp Capsized Empire (independent)
SEU Worship A Forgiving God [Provident]
The Shimmering Carnelians The Doorway (Version 2.0) (independent)
We Are Messengers A Thousand Times - EP [Curb]

SINGLES
Anchor & Braille Rattlesnake - Single [Equal Vision]
ANTHNY imposter syndrome - Single [Provident]
Blanca Right On Time - Single [Curb]
Landry Cantrell & Elenee sunshine & rainbows - Single [DREAM]
Eddie Clark Never Content - Single [Syntax]
Colony House Atomic - Single [Roon]
Megan Danielle Preachin' To The Choir - Single [Provident]
Drea LP & OnBeatMusic Don't Try Me (DTM) - Single [Syntax]
Joseph Habedank Running to Me - Single [Daywind]
Lonnie Hunter Flow (Like A River) - Single [Uncle G]
Kashh Kade HELP - Single [Syntax]
KB x KEANU Keanu's Song - Single [Provident]
Tasha Layton Singing In the Dark - Single [BEC]
Tasha Cobbs Leonard The Hand That Keeps Holding - Single [Motown Gospel]
Tim Lovelace Celebration of America Medley (feat. Charlie McCoy) - Single [StowTown]
Lecrae Tell No Lie (feat. Jackie Hill Perry) - Single [Reach]
LO Worship The Perfect Love of Jesus - Single [Integrity]
Patrick Mayberry Thank The Lord - Single [Provident]
Michael Monroe John The Baptist (feat. Chris Renzema) - Single [Provident]
Alexander Pappas A Great Awakening / Un Nuevo Despertar - Single [Integrity]
PEABOD Summer in Seattle - Single [RMG Amplify]
Rave Jesus Walk On The Water Remix (From The Chosen) - Single [Provident]
The Rocky Valentines Nat Song - Single [Velvet Blue]
Saints In Exile & Cutright My Dead End (ft. Jeannie Ortega, Luc DiMarzio, Jericko) - Single [Syntax]
Emilie Weiss Take Care (Studio Sessions) - Single [BEC]

DVD
Jimmy Fortune Songs Of An American Dreamer DVD [Gaither]

Next Friday, July 4, 2025
ALBUMS
Chad Cory America [DREAM]
Tenielle Neda The Way Of Love [Wings]

SINGLES
Christian Back Now - Single [DREAM]



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