Skillet Goes Gold With 'Awake'

New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - In a fast and furious 10 months, 'AWAKE,' the latest album from Atlantic recording group Skillet, has been certified gold by the RIAA for sales in excess of 500,000.
The album - which includes two Active Rock radio blockbusters in the top 5 hit, 'Monster,' and the top 12 smash, 'Hero' - continues to reign as a hard rock favorite, standing strong in the upper half of the Billboard 200. The band is also set to release their next single and video for 'Awake & Alive' in the coming weeks.

Skillet is currently on the road as part of Creed's '20-10 Tour,' with dates continuing through early September (see attached itinerary).

In addition, the Grammy-nominated rock outfit will be among the top artists appearing at a number of upcoming summer festivals, including a headline slot on the 'Rock The River' festival tour of Western Canada.
Beginning October 1st, Skillet will join Papa Roach for the co-headline Monsters Of Annihilation Tour also featuring Trapt and My Darkest Days.
For complete tour details and ticket information, please visit www.skillet.com.