John and Korey Cooper open up about two decades of Comatose, the pain and betrayal behind After the Storm, and why Skillet’s most compelling chapter may still be ahead. Multi-platinum rock powerhouse Skillet takes center stage as the cover story for the September issue of CCM Magazine, with the complete cover experience to be unveiled on September 1. Marking nearly 30 years since Skillet’s formation and 20 years since the release of the band’s landmark album Comatose, the deeply personal CCM cover conversation traces the group’s extraordinary journey while turning the focus toward what comes next. John and Korey Cooper speak candidly with CCM’s Logan Sekulow about Skillet’s history, the enduring influence of Comatose and the difficult experiences…

Very few bands, Christian or otherwise, have the staying power to remain relevant for five decades. Petra is undoubtedly one of them. Sure, the band has changed personnel and reinvented itself more than once along the way. But what has never changed is its talent, passion, and gift for creating driving, emotional, hands-in-the-air rock anthems rooted in faith and evangelism. That’s why Petra has remained an iconic group for more than 50 years – breaking new ground and paving the way for countless artists who followed. And as we’ve previously told you, Petra is breaking new ground once again. This time, the band’s vast musical catalog has helped inspire a…