The Resume

(1996- )
John Cooper: lead vocals/bass
Trey McClurkin: drums (1996-2000)
Ken Steorts: guitar (1996-1999)
Kevin Haaland: guitar (1999-2000)
Korey Cooper: keyboard/guitar/vocals (2000- )
Ben Kasica: guitar (2000- )
Lori Peters: drums (2000- )
Released 'Skillet,' 'Hey You, I Love Your Soul,' 'Invincible,' 'Ardent Worship,' 'Alien Youth' and 'Collide'
Hits include 'Alien Youth,' 'Savior,' 'My Obsession,' 'Best Kept Secrets,' 'Invincible,' 'Forsaken,' 'Open Wounds' and 'Collide'

Why they might be annoying:

They named themselves after a cooking utensil.
Their fans are known as 'panheads.'
John Cooper is three years younger than his wife Korey.
Only John is left from the original members.
When the second guitarist left, he brought in his wife (nepotism).
When Korey became pregnant, they slowed their touring.

Why they might not be annoying:

Those that left the band, left on good terms.
They have been nominated for move than ten Dove Awards.
They have had many number-one singles.
They do over 200 shows a year.
They sell out concert halls and still perform in churches.
They play acoustic, worship, techno, rock, metal, punk, and industrial.
Skillet has been compared to Marilyn Manson and Nine Inch Nails.
Their song 'Alien Youth' describes how Christian teens have become ostracized in American culture.
'Rippin' Me Off' is directed towards Marilyn Manson.
They post lyrics and guitar chords on their websites.

Credit: Lorg Skyegon

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 2007 Most Annoying 301-400 (Ranked: 380)
• 2008 Least Annoying 601-700 (Ranked: 675)
• Christian Vocalists
• E.P.'s and L.P.'s
• I am a Born-Again Christian
• Known By a Single Name
• Last Names that Rhyme with Dirty Words
• Look at Me, I Got My Arms Folded
• Look at Me, I'm Relaxing
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Beret
• Lorg Skyegon's Profiles
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Hits Chart [2010's] (Ranked: 2016)
• My Song is Downloadable Content For Rock Band
• People with John or Mary in their Names
• Profiles 15251-15500 (Ranked: 15375)
• Soul Patches
• Vocalists Who Look Pained When they Sing

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 90.91% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 98 Votes: 45.92% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 24 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 58 Votes: 44.83% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 25 Votes: 68.00% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 44 Votes: 47.73% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 59 Votes: 45.76% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 538 Votes: 34.76% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 2916 Votes: 43.62% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 373 Votes: 56.03% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 128 Votes: 49.22% Annoying