How Skillet got their name: When John was forming the early version of the band, Someone asked him to describe the band's sound. He answered that it was a culmination of different genres, sounds, and flavors. When he said that, a nearby friend chimed in with "like a Skillet" and it just stuck.
Skillet has a strong anti-suicide/self harm message. I would definitely recommend listening to "The Last Night" for more of these types of songs from them.
"Not gonna die" is from the rise album. The whole album is a story progression. You have to listen to it in order to really get the story and meaning of each song.
Wow reacting to christian bands like Skillet, Red and Demon Hunter but where is THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH with songs like - War of Change, Courtesy Call , E for Extinction or Phenomenon ?!
Not a Gonna Die is nearly every Panhead’s favorite Skillet song. It may not be as widespread as the rest of their collection, but it’s definitely a go-to for true Skillet fans.
Haha when I heard it randomly I had to find out who the woman singing was. And she’s the drummer! Needless to say I became a skillet fan but more importantly a Jen ledger full Stan. This song is amazing
Alex, if you liked the female's voice it's Jen Ledger, and she has her own EP called Ledger where she does ALL the vocals!! You need to react to Ledger "Not Dead Yet" I LOVE Jen Ledger's vocals, and she has a GREAT EP if's called Ledger. And yes, I'm repeating myself. Give my request some likesl
@@adrianiancu82 Well, actually, I follow this channel very closely, and about a month ago he did a reaction to Skillet's Awake and Alive, where the tag line was "And the drummer's the singer?!?" (look it up) He was quite flabbergasted that Jen was playing drums AND doing vocals as well. There were numerous comments, and requests about the Ledger EP, and Jen, but it was ALL news to Alex. Quite a few requests were made for Alex to react to Ledger, but to this point in time, he's done absolutely nothing about doing, or acknowledging any of the many requests that were made for Jen's EP. that day. In point of fact, I was surprised that there were so few requests or comments for Ledger today, especially after the comment he made today about liking her vocals. I think that I got 117 likes for this comment, but the requests for Ledger a month ago were getting 100 to 300 likes for some of them. So, no, Alex doesn't know (or remember, anyway) anything about Jen's EP, and as far as his future plans about doing her in the future, your guess is as good as mine. Although I wouldn't hold my breath about that. Especially since now that he's started work, and is doing a LOT fewer videos since then. :-D 😅😄
@@slpreg8214 Actually, there isn't ONE song on the EP that I DIDN'T like. I'd be happy for a reaction video for ANY of the songs. They were all great, and I only hope that she gets enough positive returns for the EP, so that she'll release another one. :-D 😄
It's a different icon, (I have two)(the large orange circle with an "M") but I'm the same poster, Thanks for all the likes my comment/request has gotten for Ledger! Alex DOES read his comments, and he DOES pay attention to how many likes a comment gets. It helps him decide when (or if) he will do a video for the band in the comment. :-) 😅😃 ❤Ledger❤
Late to the party, but I always had the exact same question about hearing God. I had never heard him and could only imagine it. So the first time I heard God speak was exactly how your mother describes it. I was in the guest bed at my grandparent's house halfway across the country from where I lived, feeling extremely insecure and depressed. A preconception I had about myself had been shattered and so my outlook on my life and my place in it was really low. There was a lot of self-hatred and deprecation at the time. But all in a moment, at midnight when I couldn't sleep and was kind of drowning in my own self-loathing, a powerful thought came to me that completely spun everything around. My mental position just shifted completely and I was overwhelmed with a sense of hope that it was going to be alright. That moment was the opportunity to turn my life around and move forward instead of shrinking back. The second time I was spoken to by God was years later when I was struggling with my professional future. I had been working for 4 years at the time in a dead end job. I was good at it, but I didn't enjoy it and was struggling to maintain the motivation professionally and personally. My younger brother was finishing up his process to join the Army and I decided that would be a good fit for me. I did well on my ASVAB and was well on my way through the process when a waiver I needed was denied. The recruiter gave me the option to sweep the subject of the waiver under the rug so to speak, but I felt that it wasn't God's plan for me to join the Army without that waiver. But thanks to having chosen an MOS to go into, I immediately felt that doing that job in the private sector - aircraft maintenance - was the most natural thing in the world, so I began doing my research about what it would take to become Airframe & Powerplant certified. Well, I told my dad about the decision and about the problems involved. Where I lived, the only two technical schools that provided A&P courses were hours away from anyone I knew and could live with, and cost thousands of dollars I couldn't take out school loans for. To top it all off, my roommate was moving back in with his parents in a couple of months so I had nowhere to live after that. My dad talked to my grandparents (the same ones I was staying with years before) who got super excited because a church friend worked as a teacher at the local community and technical college in their A&P program. They offered a place for me to live, the school was minutes away from their home and cost half as much as the ones in my home state (and I could get financial aid because it was a community college), and so I found myself moving a long way away to pursue a career for the first time. God set it all up perfectly for me. So yeah, God speaking to you is rarely, I think, literally hearing words. It's motivation, outlook shifts, and major life decisions that seem to just fall into place. God has a way of speaking that is more profound than just words. Sorry for the long-winded comment XD
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I took it as a message of fighting against depression. The character in the song was ready to give up, and then heard the whisper of God to not give up. You're not going to die tonight, you found the strength to keep fighting.
I personally love this song because everyone is fighting something in thier lives whether it be cancer depression addiction etc. Music like this helps remind us of why we should keep fighting and winning that battle every day or at least it does for me. Its worth it. There's still so much to see and do and live for and I felt those lyrics really hit home for me in that way. Others get a different feeling or perspective from it and that's ok. Cooper actually has been very vocal lately saying that people shouldn't use music as thier savior. We need to focus on the bible and the message more than music to bring people into the faith. I agree but music is powerful too. His point is people are utilizing musicians instead of God. He's got a solid point. I also want to emphasize that Christianity is a religion but the Christian faith is a personal relationship with God and Jesus. Big difference that people often get confused. Whatever you believe or choose not to believe I think you are all awesome. I respect you as a person and your choices. At the end of the day we are all just rocking out together and that's what matters. \m/ \m/
Both songs are incredibly powerful. I love the messages behind them and are quickly becoming two of my favorites from this band. Give them a shot Alex! They truly represent a small portion of how much God loves us. That love truly is unending and unfathomable in the litteral sense of the words. When you start to connect that with the crucifixion you will really start to get an idea of how powerful these messages are and how they impact our us as well as our lives today. The idea that God can Litterally hold our hearts like the stars and calm the storms in our hearts is amazing. That is what God's love is. Again as I always say no matter what you believe you are still awesome and I respect your choice.
Alex: Not Gonna Die Today Internet: I'm about to end this man's whole ca-________________________________________ Skillet: And then I heard you flatline!
Yep! A whole worship album called Ardent Worship lol. Whenever someone tries to say they aren't Christian, I point to that. And their song Rippin Me Off. If Skillet tried to make Rippin Me Off in 2019, I cannot imagine the fall out from their mainstream fanbase xD
I recommend listening to The Last Night...if you are ready to get emotional. I suggest the live version with the monologue before it to get the background to the song. This song 100% saved my life from suicide when I was really depressed, it is worth a listen at minimum
THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH! YES! Also, I would love to see him listen to "Welcome To The Masquerade", but that is mostly because it was my first song by them, so nostalgia.
“I like that” LOLOL😂. You and your mom seem to have a great relationship. I love it! Can’t believe you’ve never heard of Fleetwood Mac!! Stevie Nicks is amazing. You should look into that. Lol! Comatose is also another great song by Skillet
Stevie Nicks - Edge of Seventeen (Live in Chicago) -- THE OG Queen of Rock! Waddy Wachtel tear up the guitar. As far as Skillet songs go, they are pretty versatile too. I know hard core Skillet fans like that edgy sound, but I also dig the song "Stars" (The Shack version).
Alex I love the relationship you have with your mom. Your life seems to have been so blessed and I couldn't be more happier for you. You deserve everything cause you take your time to try and bring joy to people's live. Forget the RUclips aspect of it. You have bringing joy to so many lives and for that I thank you. Thank you for all that you do and trying to bring light to the dark with your Suicide Prevention awareness and just to try to see the positive message in so many things. Since you really like skillet I would suggest you listen to a song that they made called one day too late it is a perfect example the kind of message you try to spread to your viewers. Again thanks for being you and don't let no one throw any shade hey you and I'll be watching your videos that's a muthafukin facto.
Skillet was the first band I ever saw live, and it was on my birthday. February 10th 2017. It was so cool because during my favorite song, The Last Night, John Cooper pointed at me with his bass and said "This kid knows how to rock!" and I swear it was one of my favorite moments in my life.
Skillet: Legendary The Resistance Save me Stay til the daylight Shinedown: Devil Enemies Attention Attention I'm not alright Just some suggestions, please give some thumbs up if you want Alex to notice :)
Thank you Alex so much for doing this song. Skillet is my all time favorite band and this is one of my favorite songs. in fact this is my "Fight" song. This is the song that I listen to when I am depressed and feel like I can't go on. This song brings me back.
Keep in mind that being a “Christian” band doesn’t mean that every song is about Christ. Many times it would be better to describe them as a band whose members are also Christians. I’m a Christian and a (retired) magician. But I wasn’t a “Christian magician” - my show was just my show without necessarily preaching anything. Either way, I LOVE Skillet and I LOVE your channel brother. Keep dem reactions coming. And do yourself a favor and all of us: react to to “All Nightmare Long” by Metallica! Now I’m off to have a dope ass day!
The only issue with that, is the fact that you could call Eminem, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber Christian artists as well, because they have technically said that they were/are but their music doesn’t reflect that at all. Taylor Swift as well.
Talon - my whole point is exactly that. Christian people who are also musicians even if their music isn’t directly about Christ. Also, Christian is as Christian does. 😉
Jeff Stone Yeah, but there’s certain artists who don’t call their music, “Christian music” exactly but their music is a lot more Christ-like than the artists I mentioned.
Love your momma!!! Me and my son have a very similar relationship as you two and I miss him cause I’m in Illinois and he’s in North Carolina. Miss our goofy times. Loved this reaction video ❤️
They used the name “skillet” because when they formed the band they were all parts of other bands, and also because they mix so many different types of music together.
One of my favorite songs by skillet tbh...and while you’re on Christian rock, check out feed the machine by red! You gotta react to more of their music
Hey man, if you like the girls (Jen Ledger) voice, you should check out her single album “Ledger”. I love the whole album, it’s very similar to this song.
If you like female fronted bands, check out Ledger (she did vocals on this song) We Are The In Crowd (ALL their songs are great! 23 of them) Orianthi lead vocals AND lead guitar (she has traded licks with guitar legend Steve Vai) :-) 😅 PS I gave you my like.
Jen ledger (the female vocalist) has an EP called Ledger where she is lead vocalist. If you liked her vocals check out her EP, plus, if you liked her, check out We Are The In Crowd, and Orianthi (lead vocals AND lead guitar)
@@dovienicole9348 I LOVE every song on her EP. If you like her EP I'm SURE you will also like We Are The In Crowd. All 23 of their songs are FANTASTIC! BTW I requested Ledger "Not Dead Yet", look up my request and give it your like. And maybe you should edit your comment, and include her EP as well?
Apparently, the band name started out as a joke/pun because it was like "different flavors of music mixing together in a skillet" and it just stuck to them. It's funny cuz when you see them in concert and people chant their name, calling for an encore, since it's hard to enunciate the "s" it sounds like they're shouting "kill it" not Skillet. It's even a pun I've heard John Cooper make a lot, "Kill it with skillet."
As a 53 year old Englishman, your channel is a breath of fresh air, and your mum is awesome, whatever you believe and and wherever your inspirations come from , it all comes down to you, good thoughts or evil thoughts, its all your choice, nothing makes someone evil or good, its all down to choice. SKILLET are awesome, never heard of them till your reaction, i now have a new section to my music library. Keep up the good work Alex, much bettet than anything on T.V.
I’d have to find the link but there’s an interview here on RUclips where John Cooper talks about how the name Skillet came to be. Summarizing it and paraphrasing it from memory, I believe he said he had multiple bands and ideas going on and decided to take all of the ideas into a skillet, metaphorically. It then stuck as a band name and he’s used it since. That link is very informative though. I’d have to look for it.
When skillet first started which was b4 i was born the band members each implemented different things into their songs and they said it was like throwing a bunch of ingredients into a skillet. I'm very glad that ur mom asked that because nobody has asked me that and i was glad to share that knowledge with u.
So much for the music; I am really enjoying your back and forth about Christianity and shit. It's really sweet to see a son or daughter get along to well with their mom. Cheers!
Been asking forever bro, please check out Fit For A King-the price of Agony. I suggested fire from the gods for a year before you reacted to it, don't sleep on this one you're going to fall in love
@@bleachdragon88 From my understanding it becomes a huge struggle because too many things in life trying to pull you away from God- and thats kind of what you said as i heard it lol, eternal life isn't a reward though is something to keep in mind though, you don't get rewarded for anything really, eternal life is what wanting a relationship with God entails because God gave us life and wants us to live but of course hes not going to force us to be with him and the only other option is death, that is just the nature and rules of life in general you're either alive or dead and its too easy for a young mind to try to come up with some kind of "compromise," where they think God should do this or that, let the dead in sin live beyond death..... problem with that is sin carries a wage and Jesus paid that wage for those who accept him, those who don't will be their own sacrifice for their sin which consumes their soul in the process. But yea unless you have a certain mind where you're at peace, accepting the gift of life is really a huge fight and that avenue usually carries a lot of pain and suffering leading up to either salvation or condemnation. But its also good to remember all of the things that happen in this world, all the injustice, brutal crimes and such, God is watching and in more ways than one experiencing all of it, all of the sins done are things committed against him and that then answers the question of why all evil will ultimately amount to nothing because God's righteous vengeance is absolute and so is his love and forgiveness.
Skillet is their name because their Pastor took 3 guys from 3 different bands and asked them to do some music together for the church. He said it was like throwing different things into a skillet and seeing what comes out.
If I remember right, the band's name started out as a joke/pun because the group was like "different flavors of music mixing together in a skillet" and the name just kind of stuck to them. Edit: By the way, I highly recommend seeing them in concert. They are *awesome* to watch perform live, *ESPECIALLY* the pyro shows. If you only get to see Skillet live in concert once, make it a pyro show (if they still do those that is) if you can find out whether it is or not.
Hey Mary, I totally agree. For what it’s worth, I saw them as part of a Christian festival in 2019 and there were plenty of pyrotechnics :) They were fantastic!!
4:30 Actually Skillet did cover of "Shout to the Lord" XD You can find it on YT I believe Also Skillet fans originally called themselves Panheads, just like Slipknot fans are Maggots. I'm both Panhead and Maggot. 🤘
Oh! It may be worth mentioning that the lead singer and guitarist, John Cooper and Seth Morrison respectively, have created a spin off band that’s intended to be heavier called “Fight the Fury”. The drummer, Jen Ledger of whose voice you enjoyed, also has her own band titled “Ledger”.
3 bands I've been listening to, ALL are female fronted bands. Ledger (she was doing vocals on this song) We Are The In Crowd (Every. Single. Song is fantastic!) There's 23. Orianthi (Lead vocals AND lead guitar) She has traded licks with guitar legend Steve Vai!
I love the second official video for the song - it was drawn by the band's drummer - Jen Ledger (or at least it is based on her drawings) so much talented gal!
Hey, first time on your channel and this video was in my recommendations list, also I love the fact that you’re proud of your mom. 1:26 Let’s get into this reaction because Not Gonna Die is one of my favorite songs from Skillet because it’s aggressive in its tone and it hits you with that “Your life is worth meaning” vibe to it and I love it. Unlike other Christian songs where it’s usually about praising God or some cliche bullshit, Skillet’s music has a much deeper meaning other than spreading the message of God. This band rises up warriors and readies then for battle for what they believe in, another song is called “angel with a shotgun” by the cab which is basically someone giving up their faith for someone’s life and sacrificing themselves for that particular person they love. 1:30 I agree, be nice to the good moms that work their tailbone off so you can have a better future. 1:53 What a powerful song to get yourself in the mood to fight someone 4:07 And I hate it when that happens, like you’re already indulged in the song and then the WiFi says “fuck this shit I’m out” and just goes off the face of the planet never to be seen again. 4:20 What they are saying is don’t die yet, you have so much to live for and it’s essentially a calling out to people who are suicidal and want to end their lives. 4:26 That’s like saying a black guy who talks with no accent doesn’t sound like a black person. Why does Christian music have to sound holy enough to be called Christian music. I say that’s bullshit. 4:40 *Bursts out laughing* 4:56 Here we go 6:40 Finally, got to the end of the video and the song. I love it for all its worth. Also, I might go and listen to it after this video {12:50}
Their actually from Racine, Wisconsin.... and believe they still live in the area... BTW Not Gonna Die! Absolute Favorite song... Especially the very beginning with the kids and operatic style for the beginning riffs..... Band name derived from a day of making eggs in a pan... well it was a skillet.... lol... Seriously though that's how it happened and to make a long story short the band loved the sound of it and SKILLET Became their Name.... " Rebirth " is also one of those songs live that makes you want to say WOW!!! From the Comotose album....
Skillet is my favorite band and their songs are so retalable to my life. Their lyrics music video of Not gonna die is good. It has a lion and a little girl.
Bro you’ve gotta hear Skillet-Comatose!
NachoMagnum Yes!
My fav song from them
@@jonathanpelletier2833 SAAAAAAAAAAME ♥
@@iliass_zde had the chance to see it live in october its was awsome!!!
Yessssz
How Skillet got their name:
When John was forming the early version of the band, Someone asked him to describe the band's sound. He answered that it was a culmination of different genres, sounds, and flavors. When he said that, a nearby friend chimed in with "like a Skillet" and it just stuck.
My mind still saying Skillet or Skittles
Skillet has a strong anti-suicide/self harm message. I would definitely recommend listening to "The Last Night" for more of these types of songs from them.
Yeah i love motivation like music
Yep dude
Other youtubers i watch: "Never cusses around mother"
Alex: "swears like a sailor"
love your content bro, keep it up.
Did you mean curse
Ryan Dionne, Cuss = Curse
@@ryandionne6269
Cuss, curse, swear, all the same thing.
a wholesome comfort zone :)
“I’m going to join the church choir”
“Which church”
“Church of Satan”
“No you’re not”
Saint’s Sinner 🤣🤣🤣 to easy
Saint’s Sinner too*
@@AlexHefner that was probably the most funniest part. Your mom's face was priceless😂😂😂
@@kingjasper21 She looked really hurt by that comment.
I literally saw this just as they said it XD
"Not gonna die" is from the rise album. The whole album is a story progression. You have to listen to it in order to really get the story and meaning of each song.
Wow reacting to christian bands like Skillet, Red and Demon Hunter but where is THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH with songs like - War of Change, Courtesy Call , E for Extinction or Phenomenon ?!
Family force 5?
Andrew Cooke Yeah. That would be great too.
Also, more Demon Hunter and Red.
Fuck yeah man...I would love to see his reaction to bands like TFK or Nine Lashes .Glad to see someone thought about TFK too \m/
Peter Hansmann yaaaaas. He needs to do TFK.
Not a Gonna Die is nearly every Panhead’s favorite Skillet song. It may not be as widespread as the rest of their collection, but it’s definitely a go-to for true Skillet fans.
Great chorus! 🤩
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Haha when I heard it randomly I had to find out who the woman singing was. And she’s the drummer! Needless to say I became a skillet fan but more importantly a Jen ledger full Stan. This song is amazing
This is SOOOOOOOO TRUE!!!!!! This song was the anthem of my youth
Alex, if you liked the female's voice it's Jen Ledger, and she has her own EP called Ledger where she does ALL the vocals!! You need to react to Ledger "Not Dead Yet" I LOVE Jen Ledger's vocals, and she has a GREAT EP if's called Ledger. And yes, I'm repeating myself. Give my request some likesl
He knows about Jen Ledger, and I think he did a reaction to it, or at least, he was planning to
@@adrianiancu82 Well, actually, I follow this channel very closely, and about a month ago he did a reaction to Skillet's Awake and Alive, where the tag line was "And the drummer's the singer?!?" (look it up) He was quite flabbergasted that Jen was playing drums AND doing vocals as well. There were numerous comments, and requests about the Ledger EP, and Jen, but it was ALL news to Alex.
Quite a few requests were made for Alex to react to Ledger, but to this point in time, he's done absolutely nothing about doing, or acknowledging any of the many requests that were made for Jen's EP. that day.
In point of fact, I was surprised that there were so few requests or comments for Ledger today, especially after the comment he made today about liking her vocals. I think that I got 117 likes for this comment, but the requests for Ledger a month ago were getting 100 to 300 likes for some of them.
So, no, Alex doesn't know (or remember, anyway) anything about Jen's EP, and as far as his future plans about doing her in the future, your guess is as good as mine. Although I wouldn't hold my breath about that. Especially since now that he's started work, and is doing a LOT fewer videos since then. :-D 😅😄
Do this is the warrior, you would fucking love that. John cooper comes in and they vibe together it’s fricking awesome
@@slpreg8214 Actually, there isn't ONE song on the EP that I DIDN'T like. I'd be happy for a reaction video for ANY of the songs. They were all great, and I only hope that she gets enough positive returns for the EP, so that she'll release another one. :-D 😄
It's a different icon, (I have two)(the large orange circle with an "M") but I'm the same poster, Thanks for all the likes my comment/request has gotten for Ledger! Alex DOES read his comments, and he DOES pay attention to how many likes a comment gets. It helps him decide when (or if) he will do a video for the band in the comment. :-) 😅😃 ❤Ledger❤
Late to the party, but I always had the exact same question about hearing God. I had never heard him and could only imagine it. So the first time I heard God speak was exactly how your mother describes it. I was in the guest bed at my grandparent's house halfway across the country from where I lived, feeling extremely insecure and depressed. A preconception I had about myself had been shattered and so my outlook on my life and my place in it was really low. There was a lot of self-hatred and deprecation at the time.
But all in a moment, at midnight when I couldn't sleep and was kind of drowning in my own self-loathing, a powerful thought came to me that completely spun everything around. My mental position just shifted completely and I was overwhelmed with a sense of hope that it was going to be alright. That moment was the opportunity to turn my life around and move forward instead of shrinking back.
The second time I was spoken to by God was years later when I was struggling with my professional future. I had been working for 4 years at the time in a dead end job. I was good at it, but I didn't enjoy it and was struggling to maintain the motivation professionally and personally. My younger brother was finishing up his process to join the Army and I decided that would be a good fit for me. I did well on my ASVAB and was well on my way through the process when a waiver I needed was denied. The recruiter gave me the option to sweep the subject of the waiver under the rug so to speak, but I felt that it wasn't God's plan for me to join the Army without that waiver.
But thanks to having chosen an MOS to go into, I immediately felt that doing that job in the private sector - aircraft maintenance - was the most natural thing in the world, so I began doing my research about what it would take to become Airframe & Powerplant certified. Well, I told my dad about the decision and about the problems involved. Where I lived, the only two technical schools that provided A&P courses were hours away from anyone I knew and could live with, and cost thousands of dollars I couldn't take out school loans for. To top it all off, my roommate was moving back in with his parents in a couple of months so I had nowhere to live after that. My dad talked to my grandparents (the same ones I was staying with years before) who got super excited because a church friend worked as a teacher at the local community and technical college in their A&P program. They offered a place for me to live, the school was minutes away from their home and cost half as much as the ones in my home state (and I could get financial aid because it was a community college), and so I found myself moving a long way away to pursue a career for the first time. God set it all up perfectly for me.
So yeah, God speaking to you is rarely, I think, literally hearing words. It's motivation, outlook shifts, and major life decisions that seem to just fall into place. God has a way of speaking that is more profound than just words. Sorry for the long-winded comment XD
I like how Alex is headbanging and his mom is just like...yep, great stuff, mhm.
ALSO, REACT TO FLEETWOOD MAC: I recommend The Chain Go Your Own Way. I thought this might be a bit different from the original purpose of the comment, so it's just a reply, but I hope you do react. HAVE A DOPE ASS DAY, EVERYONE!
Abram Tabor 😂🤣
I took it as a message of fighting against depression. The character in the song was ready to give up, and then heard the whisper of God to not give up. You're not going to die tonight, you found the strength to keep fighting.
I personally love this song because everyone is fighting something in thier lives whether it be cancer depression addiction etc. Music like this helps remind us of why we should keep fighting and winning that battle every day or at least it does for me. Its worth it. There's still so much to see and do and live for and I felt those lyrics really hit home for me in that way. Others get a different feeling or perspective from it and that's ok. Cooper actually has been very vocal lately saying that people shouldn't use music as thier savior. We need to focus on the bible and the message more than music to bring people into the faith. I agree but music is powerful too. His point is people are utilizing musicians instead of God. He's got a solid point. I also want to emphasize that Christianity is a religion but the Christian faith is a personal relationship with God and Jesus. Big difference that people often get confused. Whatever you believe or choose not to believe I think you are all awesome. I respect you as a person and your choices. At the end of the day we are all just rocking out together and that's what matters. \m/ \m/
Corey Mcdaniel that was awesome!
This will always be my favorite Skillet song. Jennifer's voice in this song always gives me chills.
I think your mom would like their song Anchor. It has more of a christian feeling. Also react to The Resistance just because it's awesome.
That or stars
Both songs are incredibly powerful. I love the messages behind them and are quickly becoming two of my favorites from this band. Give them a shot Alex! They truly represent a small portion of how much God loves us. That love truly is unending and unfathomable in the litteral sense of the words. When you start to connect that with the crucifixion you will really start to get an idea of how powerful these messages are and how they impact our us as well as our lives today. The idea that God can Litterally hold our hearts like the stars and calm the storms in our hearts is amazing. That is what God's love is. Again as I always say no matter what you believe you are still awesome and I respect your choice.
@@coreymcdaniel2759 well said! I forgot "Lions" as well! Love that one.
@@coreymcdaniel2759 What I Believe and Salvation send a way clearer message about God
Rise would probably be their most straight forward song.
Alex: Not Gonna Die Today
Internet: I'm about to end this man's whole ca-________________________________________
Skillet: And then I heard you flatline!
My favorite back in forth
Alex: I’m going to join a church
Mom: Which church?
Alex: Church of Satan
Ron Davis 🤣😂 that was too easy
I would say show her “Whispers in the dark” by Skillet, that was the song I really connected too.
Love that track!! Also Awake and Alive!! 🔥
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Skillet: breaking free.
Linkin Park: a place for my head.
Yes
YOOO! TRYNA TAKE THA BEST OF ME, GO AWAY !!!
@@larspetersen9174 YOU TRY TO TAKE THE BEST OF ME GO AWAY
@@zanderj9335 i like it - jeff goldblum
Yes!!! Please! 🖤
I didn’t expect so much cussing on a “reacting to Christian rock”
or to his MOTHER!!
Made it that much more funny 😂
Right!?
IKR why is he cussing to a Christian song
@@emeraldseyeblogger3461
Especially with his mom sitting right there
So that Hymn you started singing...'Shout to the Lord?' Yeah, Skillet has a version of it.
Yep! A whole worship album called Ardent Worship lol. Whenever someone tries to say they aren't Christian, I point to that. And their song Rippin Me Off. If Skillet tried to make Rippin Me Off in 2019, I cannot imagine the fall out from their mainstream fanbase xD
Haha. I own that version yet I totally forgot about that! Haha.
EsperMagic what?!?!
@@AlexHefner RUclips Ardent Worship lol. Btw they also did a cover of a Veggie Tales song called Stand Up! (I own every c.d they have ever made.)
@@AlexHefner Oh yeah, It definitely shows its age too. Circa 2000-02? ruclips.net/video/vTlE3iXLE3c/видео.html
"I gave you the good headphones"
"Aaaw.."
Solid parent-child relationship there.
I recommend listening to The Last Night...if you are ready to get emotional. I suggest the live version with the monologue before it to get the background to the song. This song 100% saved my life from suicide when I was really depressed, it is worth a listen at minimum
I'm glad to hear that bro. Keep going strong.
That song was my introduction to skillet and is one of my favorite songs by them.
Glad you're still here man! Stay strong!
They actually did a "shout to the Lord" rendition, on their worship album "Ardent Worship". It is actually really cool!!
Hey Alex, I have a song request that I think you'll like. It's called "War of Change" by Thousand Foot Krutch.
Shane Reese I was just thinking about this song when I clicked on this video
THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH! YES!
Also, I would love to see him listen to "Welcome To The Masquerade", but that is mostly because it was my first song by them, so nostalgia.
@@SilverGallowglass war of change was my first, Down was my 2nd. down is such a good song
YES! PLEASE REACT TO THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH! EITHER WAR OF CHANGE OR LET THE SPARKS FLY!!
“I like that” LOLOL😂. You and your mom seem to have a great relationship. I love it! Can’t believe you’ve never heard of Fleetwood Mac!! Stevie Nicks is amazing. You should look into that. Lol! Comatose is also another great song by Skillet
Stevie Nicks - Edge of Seventeen (Live in Chicago) -- THE OG Queen of Rock! Waddy Wachtel tear up the guitar. As far as Skillet songs go, they are pretty versatile too. I know hard core Skillet fans like that edgy sound, but I also dig the song "Stars" (The Shack version).
You should react to rebirthing, comatose sick of it and the last nigth -skillet
Alex I love the relationship you have with your mom. Your life seems to have been so blessed and I couldn't be more happier for you. You deserve everything cause you take your time to try and bring joy to people's live. Forget the RUclips aspect of it. You have bringing joy to so many lives and for that I thank you. Thank you for all that you do and trying to bring light to the dark with your Suicide Prevention awareness and just to try to see the positive message in so many things. Since you really like skillet I would suggest you listen to a song that they made called one day too late it is a perfect example the kind of message you try to spread to your viewers. Again thanks for being you and don't let no one throw any shade hey you and I'll be watching your videos that's a muthafukin facto.
Watches Christian rock band with Christian mom.......while cursing like a drunken trucker! #hmmmmmmmmmmm
I KNOW you meant CURSING
@@mikehall4190 WHOOPS. Thanks for the heads up. English is hard.
@@theeaterproject3666 I don't think yours is bad. I also threw in a line during the chat, about his language! LOL :-D 😂
What does cursing have to do with religion? Does it say anything in the Bible about it?
DeathYogurt Ephesians 4:29 and James 3:10 comments on it in a simple enough way for me to understand
Skillet was the first band I ever saw live, and it was on my birthday. February 10th 2017. It was so cool because during my favorite song, The Last Night, John Cooper pointed at me with his bass and said "This kid knows how to rock!" and I swear it was one of my favorite moments in my life.
Skillet:
Legendary
The Resistance
Save me
Stay til the daylight
Shinedown:
Devil
Enemies
Attention Attention
I'm not alright
Just some suggestions, please give some thumbs up if you want Alex to notice :)
Did they react to Devour by Shinedown yet? That's a good song
Skillet:
Legitimately every single one of their songs!
Skillet's new song #Victorious is awesome.
Thank you Alex so much for doing this song. Skillet is my all time favorite band and this is one of my favorite songs. in fact this is my "Fight" song. This is the song that I listen to when I am depressed and feel like I can't go on. This song brings me back.
You should show your mom some RED!! A song like "Not Alone" or "Pieces" might bring her to tears.
Not Alone and/or Let Go. Just perfection.
100% agree!!!
LOL XCYTE great idea!
I’m also really partial to Lost and Hold Me Now by them
Mystery of you
Dude, your banter with your mom is refreshing. You can tell you guys have a good relationship, and that's awesome.
Keep in mind that being a “Christian” band doesn’t mean that every song is about Christ.
Many times it would be better to describe them as a band whose members are also Christians.
I’m a Christian and a (retired) magician. But I wasn’t a “Christian magician” - my show was just my show without necessarily preaching anything.
Either way, I LOVE Skillet and I LOVE your channel brother. Keep dem reactions coming.
And do yourself a favor and all of us: react to to “All Nightmare Long” by Metallica!
Now I’m off to have a dope ass day!
The only issue with that, is the fact that you could call Eminem, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber Christian artists as well, because they have technically said that they were/are but their music doesn’t reflect that at all. Taylor Swift as well.
Talon - my whole point is exactly that. Christian people who are also musicians even if their music isn’t directly about Christ. Also, Christian is as Christian does. 😉
Jeff Stone Yeah, but there’s certain artists who don’t call their music, “Christian music” exactly but their music is a lot more Christ-like than the artists I mentioned.
christain rock music is all about christ
Love how comfortable he is swearing in front of his mom❤️
If you like Skillet, listen to Fight the Fury - it's the Metal band by John Cooper! :)
Yess👍🔥
Don't forget Leger. The drummer's band
Yessaaaaaa
I’ve seen skillet in concert so many times they’re hella good lol
Hopefully we can go to shows again soon! 😔
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I agree! Arguably better live then recorded
Love your momma!!! Me and my son have a very similar relationship as you two and I miss him cause I’m in Illinois and he’s in North Carolina. Miss our goofy times. Loved this reaction video ❤️
Jodi Hohl glad I could remind you of your son! That’s awesome!!
They used the name “skillet” because when they formed the band they were all parts of other bands, and also because they mix so many different types of music together.
You got to react to skillet “legendary” and “the resistance”
he has already done Legendary
Jeremy Lawson “ he did feel invincible, not legendary “
Westin Fink amen brotha two of my most favorite songs
Jeremy Lawson with all due respect sir I just looked up and I don’t think he did
I'm addicted watching your reaction videos. Since last night. Love it
One of my favorite songs by skillet tbh...and while you’re on Christian rock, check out feed the machine by red! You gotta react to more of their music
Hey man, if you like the girls (Jen Ledger) voice, you should check out her single album “Ledger”. I love the whole album, it’s very similar to this song.
Alex: "the STICKS"
Alex's Mom: ".....Styx?"
Bianca Garcia 🤣🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ embarrassing
One of my favorites as of recently is a song by Beartooth called "You never know".
Definitely recommend that one.
Skillet saved my life.
destiny campbell Same.
Eww edgy kids
@@MorsoVallanKumous I am edgy and proud
Me too😭❤
Your mom seems really sweet and nice. I see it in you the way you talk and describe things as well.
React to Flyleaf "I'm so Sick"
If you like female fronted bands, check out Ledger (she did vocals on this song) We Are The In Crowd (ALL their songs are great! 23 of them) Orianthi lead vocals AND lead guitar (she has traded licks with guitar legend Steve Vai) :-) 😅
PS I gave you my like.
After the original version Alex should react to the T-virus remix
And all around me by flyleaf
YES
Oh yeah
You should check out "Legendary" and "Finish Line" by Skillet. I also recommend to look at "Take the Bullets Away" by We as Humans.
Bangers! One and all!! 🔥🔥🔥
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4:01 welcome to the world ... her voice is amazing
im a simple man, i see Skillet and i clicked so fast
Jen ledger (the female vocalist) has an EP called Ledger where she is lead vocalist. If you liked her vocals check out her EP, plus, if you liked her, check out We Are The In Crowd, and Orianthi (lead vocals AND lead guitar)
I was going to say the same thing.
I love her EP
@@dovienicole9348 I LOVE every song on her EP. If you like her EP I'm SURE you will also like We Are The In Crowd. All 23 of their songs are FANTASTIC! BTW I requested Ledger "Not Dead Yet", look up my request and give it your like. And maybe you should edit your comment, and include her EP as well?
This song where actually my Comfort when I was in the hospital way back for my Deep depression. That is why this is so special to me
Gotta listen to “Back from the dead” by Skillet man, it is pure energy !
*dead
Straight to the HEART, this is my favorite SKILLET Song , thanks
Fun fact. Skillet fans are called “Pan-heads”
Really🤔🤔🤔
@@Polyton7 Well, a skillet is a type of pan. So it makes sense.
Apparently, the band name started out as a joke/pun because it was like "different flavors of music mixing together in a skillet" and it just stuck to them. It's funny cuz when you see them in concert and people chant their name, calling for an encore, since it's hard to enunciate the "s" it sounds like they're shouting "kill it" not Skillet. It's even a pun I've heard John Cooper make a lot, "Kill it with skillet."
Have you heard of the Asian band "wok"?
Pansexuals be like
As a 53 year old Englishman, your channel is a breath of fresh air, and your mum is awesome, whatever you believe and and wherever your inspirations come from , it all comes down to you, good thoughts or evil thoughts, its all your choice, nothing makes someone evil or good, its all down to choice. SKILLET are awesome, never heard of them till your reaction, i now have a new section to my music library. Keep up the good work Alex, much bettet than anything on T.V.
"The Evening Hate" - Red. please please do that song soon
that or From the Ashes. Personally, I like that one more, but The Evening Hate is dope too!
Kyle Fannon feed the machine should definitely be first
Or "Shadows".
Yeah!
@@the_eternal_darkness_8436 100% agreed, Feed The Machine is sick
I love the content you and your mother do together. Reminds me of my relationship I have with my Mom so I relate to you guys so much.
Listen to Breathe Into Me by Red
He already did
He still gotta check out some more RED tho!!
I’d have to find the link but there’s an interview here on RUclips where John Cooper talks about how the name Skillet came to be. Summarizing it and paraphrasing it from memory, I believe he said he had multiple bands and ideas going on and decided to take all of the ideas into a skillet, metaphorically. It then stuck as a band name and he’s used it since. That link is very informative though. I’d have to look for it.
Please do "Back from the Dead" by Skillet.
I think you and your mom are awesome at this You Tube thing. More Skillet reactions together, please.
React to Fit for a King. Songs: Oblivion, when everything means nothing, or tower of pain.
Throw in pissed off, backbreaker, shattered glass
Camdyn Loomis or kill the pain
I never listen to one song off that album, I always listen to the whole album, its like one big song, definitely one of my favorite albums
Towerof pain is such a great song
When skillet first started which was b4 i was born the band members each implemented different things into their songs and they said it was like throwing a bunch of ingredients into a skillet. I'm very glad that ur mom asked that because nobody has asked me that and i was glad to share that knowledge with u.
Alex: I’m going to join the church
Mum: which one?
Alex: the church of Satan
😂😂 your poor mum dude lol that was brilliant!
Agree! 😂😂😂 litreally priceless!
I laughed my ass off with that one! Loved the seriousness of it ahah!
So much for the music; I am really enjoying your back and forth about Christianity and shit. It's really sweet to see a son or daughter get along to well with their mom.
Cheers!
Been asking forever bro, please check out Fit For A King-the price of Agony. I suggested fire from the gods for a year before you reacted to it, don't sleep on this one you're going to fall in love
Tommy I see your comment just about every video and give it a like. I’d love to see a reaction to Fit For a King
Same.
unlike these other two, I have not seen your comment on other videos, but it still deserves a LIKE! Hope he sees it.
Yes👍🔥
I dont even think he even read comments
Skillet - the resistance
Skillet - Finish line
Skillet/Lacey Sturm - Breaking Free
Red - The Evening Hate
I like how he’s jamming out and she’s just staring blankly at it
Alex - “Fighting for the chance to have eternal life.”
Mom - “You really don’t have to fight for that though.”
Bro, your mom knows the facts. 🤪✝️🇺🇸👍🏼
Phil Plasterer It’s a free gift He gives us but we have to accept it
Phil Plasterer she’s a smart one!
@@bleachdragon88 From my understanding it becomes a huge struggle because too many things in life trying to pull you away from God- and thats kind of what you said as i heard it lol, eternal life isn't a reward though is something to keep in mind though, you don't get rewarded for anything really, eternal life is what wanting a relationship with God entails because God gave us life and wants us to live but of course hes not going to force us to be with him and the only other option is death, that is just the nature and rules of life in general you're either alive or dead and its too easy for a young mind to try to come up with some kind of "compromise," where they think God should do this or that, let the dead in sin live beyond death..... problem with that is sin carries a wage and Jesus paid that wage for those who accept him, those who don't will be their own sacrifice for their sin which consumes their soul in the process. But yea unless you have a certain mind where you're at peace, accepting the gift of life is really a huge fight and that avenue usually carries a lot of pain and suffering leading up to either salvation or condemnation. But its also good to remember all of the things that happen in this world, all the injustice, brutal crimes and such, God is watching and in more ways than one experiencing all of it, all of the sins done are things committed against him and that then answers the question of why all evil will ultimately amount to nothing because God's righteous vengeance is absolute and so is his love and forgiveness.
Amen brother! 👊💀
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Your mom is amazing .. i love to see you reacting together ..
“The River” - Wage War
Plenty of nasty breakdowns and great lyrics to dissect
Brennan Sehr 7 breakdowns actually
Jawnboi yup including the classic cough breakdown. My #1 drunk mosh song 🤘
Brennan Sehr the live version is sick
“I’m going to join the church choir.”
“What church?”
“The church of Satan.”
🤣
More Skillet:
The Resistance, Comatose, Falling Inside the Black, Legendary
Add "Last night" (I think that's the name)
100% agree!!
Losing sleep by our last night ... you won’t regret it ... two brother singers and excellent musicianship
This was fun to watch. Glad to see your mom doing well :D
jose jesus contreras salazar yessir! She’s great :)
Skillet is their name because their Pastor took 3 guys from 3 different bands and asked them to do some music together for the church. He said it was like throwing different things into a skillet and seeing what comes out.
yesterday i was on a skilet concert and it was amazin !
Kaissaz in Germany ?
@@erwanrc8117 yes :D
Kaissaz I’m waiting for the concert in Switzerland 😁🇨🇭
If I remember right, the band's name started out as a joke/pun because the group was like "different flavors of music mixing together in a skillet" and the name just kind of stuck to them.
Edit: By the way, I highly recommend seeing them in concert. They are *awesome* to watch perform live, *ESPECIALLY* the pyro shows. If you only get to see Skillet live in concert once, make it a pyro show (if they still do those that is) if you can find out whether it is or not.
Hey Mary, I totally agree. For what it’s worth, I saw them as part of a Christian festival in 2019 and there were plenty of pyrotechnics :) They were fantastic!!
"The Evening Hate" by Red. They are also a Christian metal band
Good shout!! 🔥
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React to “You’re Going Down” by Sick Puppies.
I'm a Jesus Freak...n I love Sick Puppies...alotta there songs have a positive message...👍
🙌
Todd Murphy agreed
Hell yes awesome choice.
4:30 Actually Skillet did cover of "Shout to the Lord" XD You can find it on YT I believe
Also Skillet fans originally called themselves Panheads, just like Slipknot fans are Maggots. I'm both Panhead and Maggot. 🤘
“How could you have heard me I didn’t make a sound” I love her
Skillet - The Resistance
"I'm going to join the church choir."
"Which church?"
"The church of Satan."
IM DEAD😂😂😂
React to carnivore by starset
Oh! It may be worth mentioning that the lead singer and guitarist, John Cooper and Seth Morrison respectively, have created a spin off band that’s intended to be heavier called “Fight the Fury”. The drummer, Jen Ledger of whose voice you enjoyed, also has her own band titled “Ledger”.
Alex Hefner please you react Amaranthe The Nexus please ? That song is beautiful and best song
3 bands I've been listening to, ALL are female fronted bands. Ledger (she was doing vocals on this song) We Are The In Crowd (Every. Single. Song is fantastic!) There's 23. Orianthi (Lead vocals AND lead guitar) She has traded licks with guitar legend Steve Vai!
I love the second official video for the song - it was drawn by the band's drummer - Jen Ledger (or at least it is based on her drawings) so much talented gal!
In an interview, John Cooper, said his pastor said you through all the members into a skillet and make a great band! Probably not the exact wording.
I had a stroke reading this
Zach Sutton 😂😂😂
Hey, first time on your channel and this video was in my recommendations list, also I love the fact that you’re proud of your mom.
1:26
Let’s get into this reaction because Not Gonna Die is one of my favorite songs from Skillet because it’s aggressive in its tone and it hits you with that “Your life is worth meaning” vibe to it and I love it. Unlike other Christian songs where it’s usually about praising God or some cliche bullshit, Skillet’s music has a much deeper meaning other than spreading the message of God. This band rises up warriors and readies then for battle for what they believe in, another song is called “angel with a shotgun” by the cab which is basically someone giving up their faith for someone’s life and sacrificing themselves for that particular person they love.
1:30
I agree, be nice to the good moms that work their tailbone off so you can have a better future.
1:53
What a powerful song to get yourself in the mood to fight someone
4:07
And I hate it when that happens, like you’re already indulged in the song and then the WiFi says “fuck this shit I’m out” and just goes off the face of the planet never to be seen again.
4:20
What they are saying is don’t die yet, you have so much to live for and it’s essentially a calling out to people who are suicidal and want to end their lives.
4:26
That’s like saying a black guy who talks with no accent doesn’t sound like a black person. Why does Christian music have to sound holy enough to be called Christian music. I say that’s bullshit.
4:40
*Bursts out laughing*
4:56
Here we go
6:40
Finally, got to the end of the video and the song. I love it for all its worth. Also, I might go and listen to it after this video
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maddy miller welcome to the family! Hope you consider subscribing and yes! Super proud Of her! ❤️🤘🏼
Alex Hefner
Thanks and you’ve gained a subscriber if I remembered to hit the subscribe button.
ALEX PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REACT TO SICK OF IT BY SKILLET!!!!!!!!!!🖤🔥🤘🏻
You've got my like on this one. :-) 😅
You've got my like on this one.. :-) 😅
This is my favorite Skillet song!
Such a Great Track!!
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React to more Demon Hunter.
React to the Band Impending Doom song Deceiver!
Their actually from Racine, Wisconsin.... and believe they still live in the area... BTW Not Gonna Die! Absolute Favorite song... Especially the very beginning with the kids and operatic style for the beginning riffs..... Band name derived from a day of making eggs in a pan... well it was a skillet.... lol... Seriously though that's how it happened and to make a long story short the band loved the sound of it and SKILLET Became their Name.... " Rebirth " is also one of those songs live that makes you want to say WOW!!! From the Comotose album....
Even an atheist like me can appreciate the positive message, the passion of the musicians and the music itself. Great band! Great song!
Skillet is my favorite band and their songs are so retalable to my life. Their lyrics music video of Not gonna die is good. It has a lion and a little girl.
You should have played the intro as well to get the whole experience.
Agreed
A few years ago Skillet lead off their set at Winter Jam with this song. It had a sick intro. Rocked out hard.