193. John Cooper (Skillet)

John Cooper, vocalist and bassist for Skillet is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! John joins co host Dan a few days before the release of their latest album, Victorious, to talk about the how the new single and Skillet's diverse sound over the years. They also touch on Skillet getting out of the Christian rock realm, and how the band found freedom to push the boundaries of their sound once they found more mainstream success. Dan and Jon talk about one of the recent mass shootings and how the media was quick to blame The Acacia Strain's music once the shooter was found wearing the bands merch and more. Intro Music: "Legendary" by Skillet "Pretty Lights" by Heartsick Show Sponsor: The Bean Bastard (www.thebeanbastard.com) Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/skillet www.facebook.com/thebeanbastard www.facebook.com/metalnexus www.facebook.com/brewspeakpod Instagram: @skilletmusic, @johnlcooper, @thebeanbastard, @metal.nexus, @brewspeakpod, @jbeatty616 Twitter: @skilletmusic, @johnlcooper, @metalnexus, @brewspeakpod, @discussmetaldan, @jbeatty616 Patreon: www.patreon.com/brewspeakpod Website: www.skillet.com www.metalnexus.net Email: [email protected] RATE/REVIEW/SUBSCRIBE!!