Artist Spotlight: Skillet

Skillet may be billed as a Christian rock band, but their hard guitars and strong drums have earned them respect beyond just the Christian music genre. Although the band defined itself as a Christian band from the moment it was formed in 1996, hard-driving rock anthems have given the group secular success not seen by many of their peers. They make the crossover between music worlds seamless, appearing equally at home in their concert appearances with fellow Christian acts Red or tobyMac and with mainstream acts such as Shinedown, Papa Roach and Stone Sour. Midland Reporter Telegram Skillet is currently…

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Panheads Unite!

Any Panheads out there?! A Panhead is a fan of the Rock/Christian band, Skillet, a foursome that blends a positive, inspirational message with “classic rock riffs, swirling drums, monsterous hooks and undeniably catchy choruses,” according to their Web site. Panheads can catch their favorite band on Friday night in Dorton Arena, along with another Christian band Leeland. And best of all, the concert is only $8 and there are plenty of seats left for those of you who have procrastinated in getting tickets. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Dorton Arena box office. A visit to Skillet’s Web…

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