The lyrics are a soul-soothing prayer, asking for a reminder that we do not walk through that dark valley alone: “ Say You won’t forget me because sometimes I don’t believe / that I am not alone in the valley of death.” “Valley of Death” is one of the brightest-shining ballads in Skillet’s starry career, a piercingly emotional track acknowledging the reality of death that so many are walking through. However, Dominion isn’t all muscle: it also offers heart. “Ignite” is another place this dynamic shines, with scorching riffs that harken back to the best of industrial rock while simultaneously capturing something sonically innovative. It’s the perfect blend of grit and slick electronics, painting a cinematic backdrop for what feels like a true post-apocalyptic battlefield. On these two tracks in particular, the interplay between Korey Cooper’s programming prowess and Seth Morrison’s grungy guitar tones provides textured rock and roll ear candy. Rhythmic “Destroyer” and adrenaline-laced “Beyond Incredible” continue to provide soundtracks for warriors. Title track “Dominion” punches through the silence with searing guitars and forceful vocals from frontman John Cooper: “ Don’t let the empire take control / Revolution from within / Let the kingdom reign begin.” “Destiny” is a back-and-forth internal battle between doubt and our birthright of hope, framed by John and Jen Ledger’s contrasting vocals.
That concept is the beating heart that animates every track on this album. We still have strength we can call on- specifically, the strength of the Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of God that Spirit inaugurates. During a time when many people have felt hopeless, isolated and confused, these songs set out to declare that we are not powerless. “ Survivin’ the game, I can be unstoppable / Gonna walk through hell, gonna shake the walls.” That refrain from lead single “Surviving the Game” immediately sets up Skillet’s approach for Dominion. The question is what they’ll do with that power.ĭominion, Skillet’s highly-anticipated 11th studio album, is out to deliver the answer. There is no longer any question about the staying power or the influence Skillet holds. At this point, it goes without saying: Skillet has ruled their genre for as long as most younger rockers can remember.
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