Panheads, fans, friends, and rockers,
What's up everybody? We have just returned home from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, where we had an awesome tour!
However, as we are taking a little time off, we have a sad message to
share with you. Our long-time guitarist Ben Kasica is going to end his
time with Skillet. We have had 10 years working together, and It has
been an amazing ride! From the years we spent driving through the night
in a van; to playing concerts all the way around the world, I've seen
Ben transform from the kid who was nervous to play a guitar solo, to the rocker who now plays a solo...with his teeth! I always knew the
time would come for Ben to leave and pursue other dreams, and now it is here. We are a family and we are going to miss him. We
appreciate how hard he has worked for us and wish him the best in his
life off the road. We have asked Ben if he would like to give a
message to the fans, being that I'm sure all of you would like to hear
from him, and of course he did:
Hello panheads. After 10 amazing years of playing with Skillet,
as John has told you, I will be leaving the band. This has been an
incredible journey for me. Joining the band shortly after turning 16 and
basically growing up on the road, I had no idea how long the ride would
last but have enjoyed it immensely and been thankful to God for
everything I've been a part of. We've traveled to loads of places, met
many many wonderful people, drunk way too much coffee, made tons of
memories and hopefully touched lives with eternity. I feel completely
blessed and honored to have been a part of Skillet's history. I want to
thank John and Korey for the opportunity of a lifetime. They've been
encouraging, compassionate, long-suffering with me and it's been what's
kept me going on all these years. I'm grateful for their years of input
in my spiritual, personal and business life. They're amazing, inspiring
hardworking people that i have the utmost respect for. I wish them the
absolute best in their future in and outside the band.
After getting off the road, I will be focusing on building my other
companies, producing and developing artists at Skies Fall Studios and
designing for LifeLoveMusic Clothing. I also look forward very much to
being home and catching up on churchlife, family and friends.
I want to thank you panheads for 10 years of incredible support. You've
been encouraging over the years and made touring an amazing experience.
You are the absolute best fans ever.
Thank you.
Benjamin Judah Kasica
We appreciate Ben's work , we love him, and wish him the best in his
music and various business ventures. Thanks to all of the fans for your
support, and we will see you all soon on tour!
Stand and be strong,
John Cooper
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10 of 23MoreI wish you the best of luck in all your endeavors. We're going to miss you Ben!
ben,your serious chops will be missed buddy! do u still have my email? we were supposed to be talking to u about recording at ur studios bout a year ago
don't make me cryy :((( but... IT'S OK, IF U HAVE A RECENTLY CALL OF GOD TO DO THIS, OK... GO! SO.... WE ARE GONNA MISS U SO MUCH, THANK YOU FOR ALL
Nooooo! Ben, YOU CAN"T LEAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ben, you will be forever on our hearts!!
hey guys i would love to be skillets new guitarist. I've been playing for over ten years. I'm from a small town in san angelo texas. Music is all i want to do. Especially the heavy stuff! hope to hear from you
Awwww, really?
you guys are awesome we are really gonna miss Ben but if God calls him away then its for the best best of luck to you all
Ben we are gonna miss you keep your eyes on God and follow his guidance and you can never go wrong. You guys are awesome!
One of the saddest things i've ever had to read...