Lava/Atlantic recording group Skillet has unveiled plans for a major US tour.  The Grammy Award-nominated rock outfit will join forces with Flyleaf on its upcoming "Justice & Mercy" tour, slated to traverse America through the spring.  The trek will take off on March 25^th in Memphis, with dates continuing through late April.  Support will come from Dropping Daylight, Resident Hero, and a variety of local acts. 

Skillet's recently released "COMATOSE" is shaping up to be its mainstream breakthrough.  Produced by Brian Howes (known as both member of Closure and as producer of Hinder's hit debut) and mixed by maestros Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Hoobastank, Bon Jovi, P.O.D.) and David Bottrill (Tool, Staind), "COMATOSE" marks a stunning new step in the Chicago -based outfit's continuing evolution.  Tracks such as "Rebirthing" and the Active Rock radio hit, "Whispers In The Dark" meld big riffs and classic prog-rock flourishes with undeniable choruses and a distinctly modern alternative sensibility.  Along with the album's remarkable musical strides, vocalist/bassist John Cooper's songwriting spans a vast range of topical territories, some of which follow socially conscious ideals, while others reflect his own life and personal struggles.  The band will herald the "Justice & Mercy" tour schedule with the release of a new single from "COMATOSE."  "The Older I Get" is currently impacting Rock radio outlets nationwide.

Skillet is:  John Cooper - vocals, bass * Korey Cooper - keyboards * Ben Kasica - guitar * Lori Peters - drums.

Justice & Mercy Tour 2007

All Dates w/Flyleaf, Dropping Daylight, Resident Hero, and Special Guests

MARCH
25      Memphis, TN             Newby's
27      Houston, TX                     Warehouse Live Studio
28      Beaumont, TX            Antones
30      San Antonio, TX                 White Rabbit

APRIL
1       New Orleans, LA                 House of Blues
2       Atlanta, GA                     The Masquerade
4       Columbia, SC            Headliners Live
5       Jacksonville, NC                Hooligans
6       Charlotte, NC           Tremont Music Hall
7       Richmond, VA            The Canal Club
10      Pittsburgh, PA          Mr. Smalls Theatre
11      Columbus, OH            Newport Music Hall
14      Cincinnati, OH          Bogart's
15      Chicago, IL                     House of Blues
17      Madison, WI                     Barrymore Theatre
20      Minneapolis, MN                 Trocaderos
23      Sauget, IL                      Pop's
24      Nashville, TN                   University of Indy - Ransburg Auditorium
25      Knoxville, TN           Blue Cats