Skillet’s ‘O Come, O Come Emmanuel’ Hits No. 1 on 5 Billboard Charts Despite ‘Demonic’ Criticism

[Michie]

Skillet’s debut Christmas song, a rock-driven cover of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” has surged to No. 1 on five Billboard charts, marking one of the band’s strongest digital releases in years.

The veteran Christian rock group topped the Christian Digital Song Sales, Holiday Digital Song Sales, Rock Digital Song Sales, Alternative Digital Song Sales, and Hard Rock Digital Song Sales charts.

The single also ranked across several other Billboard lists, including No. 3 on Digital Song Sales, No. 6 on Hot Hard Rock Songs, No. 12 on Hot Christian Songs, No. 12 on Canadian Digital Song Sales, No. 40 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, and No. 79 on the Holiday 100.

Following its release, Skillet’s “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” sparked a viral debate among some Christians on social media, who labeled the cover “demonic.”

Continued below.

Skillet’s ‘O Come, O Come Emmanuel’ Hits No. 1 on 5 Billboard Charts Despite 'Demonic' Criticism

Skillet’s debut Christmas song, a rock-driven cover of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” has surged to No. 1 on five Billboard charts.

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[RileyG]

I listened to it. Didn’t find it “demonic” at all.

 

[BassLine]

I listened to it. Didn’t find it “demonic” at all.

Here, too. I don't particularly enjoy the flashing lights towards the end, but I sure wouldn't call it demonic.

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