Skillet's latest album "Awake" has been has been certified gold by the RIAA for sales in excess of 500,000. The announcement reads: The album – which includes two Active Rock radio blockbusters in the top 5 hit, "Monster," which also ranked in at No. 2 at Christian Rock, and the top 12 smash and No. 1 CHR and Christian Rock hit, "Hero" – continues to reign as a hard rock favorite, standing strong in the upper half of the Billboard 200. The band just released their latest single at Christian radio, "Forgiven."
Produced by Howard Benson (Three Days Grace, Daughtry, Flyleaf), "Awake" reached the #1 spot on the iTunes Store's "Top Albums" chart within 24 hours of its release last August. The album also made a blockbuster debut on the SoundScan/Billboard 200, entering the chart at #2.
Skillet is currently on the road as part of Creed's "20-10 Tour," with dates continuing through early September. 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 co-headline the Monsters Of Annihilation Tour which also features Trapt and My Darkest Days.
The 16-city Awake Tonight Tour with TobyMac will launch November 11 in Springfield, IL and carry through until December 12.
