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![]() Breaking Benjamin performing in 2015. From left to right, Keith Wallen, Shaun Foist, Benjamin Burnley, Aaron Bruch, and Jasen Rauch. | |
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Too known as | Program 9 |
Origin | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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Labels | Hollywood |
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Website | breakingbenjamin |
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Breaking Benjamin is an American rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, formed in 1999 by lead vocalizer and guitarist Benjamin Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel. The first lineup of the band likewise included guitarist Aaron Fink and bassist Mark Klepaski. This lineup released 2 albums, Saturate (2002) and We Are Not Lonely (2004), before Hummel was replaced by Chad Szeliga in 2005. The band released 2 more studio albums, Phobia (2006) and Dearest Agony (2009), before entering an extended hiatus in early 2010 due to Burnley's recurring illnesses.[1]
Amid the hiatus, the release of a compilation album, Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin (2011), unauthorized by Burnley, brought virtually legal trouble within the band resulting in the dismissal of Fink and Klepaski. Szeliga later appear his deviation in 2013 citing artistic differences. Burnley remained the sole member of the band until tardily 2014, when the electric current lineup was announced, including bassist and backing vocaliser Aaron Bruch, guitarist and backing vocalist Keith Wallen, guitarist Jasen Rauch, and drummer Shaun Foist. The ring afterwards released Dark Before Dawn (2015) and Ember (2018), which debuted at number one and three on the Billboard 200, respectively.[2] Following these albums, the ring released some other compilation, Aurora (2020), featuring reworked acoustic versions of past songs along with i original new song.
Despite significant lineup changes, the band's musical style and lyrical content take remained consistent, with Burnley serving as the main composer and lead singer since the band's inception. The band has commonly been noted for its formulaic hard stone tendencies with malaise-heavy lyrics, swelling choruses, and "crunching" guitars. In the U.s. alone, the band has sold more 7 million units[three] and yielded three RIAA-certified platinum records, 2 gilded records, and several certified singles, including two multi-platinum, two platinum, and 5 gilt. The ring has also produced i number one record on the Billboard 200.
History
Formation and Saturate (1998–2003)
Benjamin Burnley was originally in a ring named Breaking Benjamin in 1998 that played "softer music" such as Weezer and The Beatles covers, and was "nothing like" subsequent lineups.[4] The proper noun originates from an incident in which Burnley bankrupt a borrowed microphone, prompting its owner to antiphon, "Thanks to Benjamin for breaking my fucking mic."[v] This band included guitarist Aaron Fink, bassist Nick Hoover, and drummer Chris Lightcap, only before long broke upwards when Burnley moved to California.[6] After returning to Pennsylvania with drummer Jeremy Hummel, Burnley formed Program 9, which also included bassist Jason Davoli. Programme 9, a reference to Plan ix from Outer Space, was continually misnamed as "Planet nine", therefore the group reclaimed the name Breaking Benjamin from the previous band, as Burnley yet had promotional stickers with that name.[4]
The three-piece commencement gained attention when Freddie Fabbri, a DJ for active rock radio station WBSX, put the group's runway "Polyamorous" in rotation.[7] Afterwards it became the number ane requested track on the station,[7] Fabbri financed the recording of the group's eponymous EP, which sold all 2,000 copies that were printed in 2001.[8] Jonathan "Bug" Price was credited on bass, replacing Davoli.[9] After growing dissatisfied with their previous band, former bandmate Aaron Fink and bassist Marker Klepaski joined Breaking Benjamin.[ten] In early 2002, over a dozen record companies visited a two-night showcase where Breaking Benjamin was playing, and the group later on signed with Hollywood Records.[seven] Shortly afterward, Breaking Benjamin began recording their first full-length major-label record, Saturate, which was released on August 7, 2002, and produced by Ulrich Wild.[viii] It peaked at No. 136 on the Billboard 200,[11] and was later certified golden on September 25, 2015.[12] In early 2003, Breaking Benjamin participated in the Jägermeister Music Tour,[13] and then toured equally a supporting deed for Godsmack.[xiv]
Of the fiddling media coverage received, Saturate garnered positive reception, with Jason Taylor from AllMusic stating that the album "has serious potential to become one of 2002's near successful debuts," feeling that "although information technology is repetitive and generic, it is undeniably addictive", ultimately scoring the album 2.5 out of 5.[xv] The disc received a favorable review from Schwegweb's Vin Cherubino, who noted, "The music has just as much quality as any popular artist in the same genre. Influences from bands such as Tool can be heard, making the music seem all so familiar and palatable."[16]
We Are Not Alone (2003–2005)
Breaking Benjamin returned to the studio in Oct 2003 with producer David Bendeth for their 2d album Nosotros Are Not Alone.[17] Burnley as well worked with The Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan over the course of six days in December 2003 to write the songs "Rain", "Forget Information technology", and "Follow".[18] Despite initially being nervous, Burnley felt information technology was one of the highlights of his career.[18]
The album was released on June 29, 2004,[17] and sold 48,000 copies in its first calendar week,[nineteen] peaking at No. 20 on the Billboard 200.[11] Information technology was later certified golden on October 21, 2004, and then platinum on June 13, 2005.[12] It was besides certified gold in New Zealand on Baronial 29, 2005.[20] The record features singles such as "So Cold" and "Sooner or Later", both of which peaked at No. 2 on the Mainstream Stone Songs chart.[21] "And then Cold" became a platinum single on September 25, 2015.[12] MTV writer Jon Wiederhorn writes that the initial commercial success of the album tin be attributed to a tour two weeks prior to the album's debut which "generated prerelease buzz".[eighteen] They later co-headlined a bout with Evanescence, Seether, and 3 Days Grace.[22]
Nosotros Are Not Alone garnered mixed reviews. It was met with loftier acclaim from IGN 's Colin Moriarty, who felt "extremely satisfied," saying "safely and confidently" that information technology "might be my personal favorite album of the year," giving information technology a score of nine.3 out of 10.[23] Conversely, Exclaim! author Amber Authier felt that, "On first mind its but generic sound did nothing for me," though afterwards admitted, "I listened to Breaking Benjamin several times over a calendar week and several elements of the disc started to grow on me, even appeal to me." The writer concluded, "Breaking Benjamin created a standard of quality for themselves that they simply couldn't meet on the entire disc."[24]
On November iii, 2004, a non-anthology single named "Blow Me Away" was released, to commercial success, ultimately going gold on November 24, 2015.[12] On November 23, 2004, Breaking Benjamin released the So Common cold EP, which features live versions of the songs "Abroad" and "Breakdown", a alive audio-visual version of "So Cold", and studio audio-visual recordings of "Blow Me Away" and "Lady Problems".[25]
In late 2005, drummer Hummel filed a federal lawsuit confronting Breaking Benjamin. According to the lawsuit, Hummel requested earlier that year to take a paternity exit to be with his wife during the nativity of their commencement kid, to which all members of the band agreed and hired Kevin Soffera as a temporary substitute on drums. Yet, Burnley afterward called Hummel and terminated him, citing chemical science bug. In the lawsuit, Hummel contended wrongful termination and lack of compensation for profits accrued by We Are Non Alone and other non-anthology tracks that appeared in Halo 2 and National Treasure: Book of Secrets. The ring's managing director, Larry Mazer (who was also named in the lawsuit), asserted that the lawsuit was "totally frivolous" and his termination had "zero to practice with the paternity get out." Mazer said the band received no payment for the Halo two appearance, adding that the song was included for promotional reasons and Burnley was happy to take it in the video game. The band received minimal payment for the National Treasure ii appearance, and Mazer stated that otherwise, "[Hummel] is 100 per cent current."[26] Ben "B.C." Vaught served as a sit-in drummer for the band,[6] and they later toured with iii Doors Downward and Staind in November 2005.[27] The lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount in April 2006.[half dozen]
Phobia (2005–2007)
After the departure of Jeremy Hummel, Breaking Benjamin auditioned fifteen drummers, of whom Republic of chad Szeliga stood out for his ability as a phase performer and the fact that he had "serious problem-solving skills", co-ordinate to Burnley.[28] The group's side by side album, Phobia, was once again produced by Bendeth and was the offset to be recorded with Szeliga.[29] The concept of the album is dedicated to Burnley'due south various phobias. The cover of the album depicts a winged homo suspended over a track, which represents the singer's fearfulness of flying. Burnley as well suffers from death feet, a fear of the night, driving anxiety,[30] and hypochondria.[31] Burnley cites his fear of flying equally for why he did not perform overseas, saying, "I'll become every bit far equally a boat volition have me", though at the time the band's record label had not facilitated travel by boat.[thirty] Phobia's "Intro" and "Outro" tracks feature sound effects of an airport intercom, aeroplane turbulence, car doors, and oversupply panic.[32]
Phobia was released on August 8, 2006, to commercial success. The album sold more than than 131,000 copies in its commencement week of sales[33] and peaked at No. two on the Billboard 200.[eleven] It went gold on November viii, 2006, then platinum on May 21, 2009.[12] Its lead single, "The Diary of Jane", peaked at No. two on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart[34] and was the fastest single added to radio playlists in the history of Hollywood Records,[6] later receiving a double platinum certification on November 24, 2015.[12] "Jiff", the record's 2nd single, spent vii weeks at No. 1 on the Mainstream Stone Songs chart,[6] and went platinum on November 24, 2015.[12] The third single, "Until the End", peaked at No. 6 on the aforementioned chart,[34] and became a gold single on February 11, 2014.[12]
In Feb 2007 in support of Phobia, AXS TV (and so known equally HDNet) aired a one-hour Breaking Benjamin concert from Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The circulate recording was included on the re-released Phobia DVD in April, billed as "The Homecoming".[35] [36] A music video was created for "Breath" which was made from footage of the song'south operation at the bear witness.[36] Breaking Benjamin followed with Jump and Fall tours alongside Iii Days Grace, accompanied by Puddle of Mudd during the Spring tour,[37] and Seether, Skillet, and Red during the Fall bout.[38]
Phobia received mixed disquisitional reception. It received praise for full general limerick and musicianship just received criticism for a lack of originality. AllMusic'due south Corey Apar found the anthology "goose egg if not consequent," and while by and large regarding the disc with positive sentiments, noted a lack of distinction from the "balance of the post-grunge/alt-metal pack" aside from "a certain amuse".[29] IGN'due south Spence D. gave the disc a negative review, citing tedium and lack of vocal distinction, feeling that the group's "intersection of hard stone and emo-oriented introspection" is "not a bad thing, but also not a terribly memorable or earth-shattering ane, either."[39] Still, the author praised the musicianship of Fink, Klepaski, and Szeliga, ultimately giving the album a score of 5.7 out of 10.[39] Amusement Weekly graded the anthology C+ and noted its angst-ridden themes, proverb, "as pathological angst goes, information technology's expertly done, with expansive choruses and epic riffs – not that that matters, when, like, we're all going to die cold and alone anyway."[40]
Dear Agony (2009–2010)
Breaking Benjamin performing in Fort Wayne, Indiana in Jan 2010
Breaking Benjamin began working on a quaternary album, titled Dear Agony, in 2009. Information technology was the first album Burnley wrote while completely sober.[41] In 2007, Burnley experienced fatigue and phosphenes post-obit iii consecutive days of no sleep and heavy drinking, later on which he decided to remain sober.[42] Burnley acknowledged an improved clarity and coherence within Dear Desperation due to his sobriety.[43] The anthology cover features Burnley'due south encephalon scan, representing the recurrent themes on Dearest Desperation related to the singer's chronic illnesses caused by alcohol consumption.[41]
Burnley collaborated with then-Ruby guitarist Jasen Rauch on various tracks for Honey Agony: The two as wrote together the songs "Without You" and "Hopeless", and Rauch wrote the outro for "I Volition Not Bow", also helping write "Lights Out".[44] Burnley said of the collaboration, "I beloved writing with him considering he does stuff exactly like I would've done," adding, "writing-wise, we're like the same person."[44]
Love Agony was released on September nine, 2009, and peaked at No. four on the Billboard 200.[xi] The disc initially outsold its predecessor in its kickoff calendar week, moving more 134,000 copies.[33] It ultimately achieved gold certification on February xvi, 2010.[12] The album'south lead single "I Will Non Bow" reached No. i on the Mainstream Rock Songs nautical chart,[34] and went platinum on Nov 24, 2015.[12] The other two singles, "Lights Out" and "Requite Me a Sign", peaked at No. ix[45] and No. 6[46] on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart, respectively (the latter of which too receiving a golden certification on November 24, 2015).[12]
Breaking Benjamin toured in support of the album in January and February 2010 with Three Days Grace and Flyleaf,[47] and so with Red, Chevelle, and Thousand Foot Krutch in March 2010.[48] In April, Breaking Benjamin began touring with Nickelback, Shinedown, and Sick Puppies on their Dark Equus caballus Tour.[49] Prior to the concluding bear witness of the Dark Horse Bout, Burnley stated he was ill and therefore no longer able to bout in support of the anthology, placing the band on hiatus.[6] After cyberspace rumors began to circulate that the ring had broken up, Burnley released a argument "officially letting everyone know that Breaking Benjamin has non cleaved upward."[half dozen]
Beloved Agony received mixed critical reception. AllMusic's James Monger gave the album a positive review, stating it "feels a lot similar their first three", noting a consistency that "feels like a well-oiled machine."[l] The disc received a negative review from Effect of Audio'southward Alex Young, who complained of over-product and the disc'southward sell-out nature at the hands of three-time Breaking Benjamin producer David Bendeth: "Beloved Agony is the unfortunate side event of a trend in 'producer' David Bendeth'southward globe, preparation wild chimpanzees to be more tasteful whilst handling silverware", ultimately giving the record a one-half-star "for educational activity Breaking Benjamin's peers who non to hire for product credit."[51] Nigh Entertainment gave the tape a mixed review, feeling that "Though it lacks the breakthrough singles of Phobia, Dear Agony does take its moments," adding, "frustratingly, Dear Agony never reaches greatness, settling for an beauteous competency that's all the same the envy of many of their contemporaries."[52]
Hiatus and Shallow Bay (2010–2013)
In March 2010, Hollywood Records requested that the ring produce two new chief recordings and a greatest hits album, and sought permission to release a new version of the hit vocal "Blow Me Away" featuring Sydnee Duran of Valora.[6] In May 2011, Fink and Klepaski granted the record company's requests after they were offered a $100,000 payment.[53] Burnley, alleging that Fink and Klepaski acted unilaterally on both the song remix and the compilation album, not informing him or the ring's management, fired the 2 via electronic mail, enervating at least $250,000 in punitive fees and compensatory damages, as well as the exclusive right to the proper noun Breaking Benjamin.[53] Fink and Klepaski's attorneys stated the two "dispute and strictly deny" Burnley's allegations, instead asserting that a January 2009 understanding (allowing Burnley to dismiss them for "just cause") was no longer valid considering of the vocalist'southward status of indefinite hiatus.[53] The instance was ordered by a judge to mediation.[53] Burnley's attorney, Brian Caplan, told the Associated Press, "The relationship between Mr. Burnley and the two other members of the band has concluded ... Mr. Burnley intends on moving frontwards using the name Breaking Benjamin and the band will continue. It simply won't continue in its prior configuration. He's not retiring."[54]
In August 2011, Hollywood Records scheduled the release of the Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin compilation album, featuring every single from the band's catalog, including the remix of "Accident Me Away".[55] A two-disc deluxe edition was released alongside it, with the second disc containing altered versions of b-sides and rarities.[55] Burnley publicly opposed the album's release, proverb content had been altered without his consent and did not come across his standards.[55] Burnley later elaborated, proverb that the rarities were taken off of his laptop without his consent, and were intended for in-studio reference and non public release, but that he was otherwise content with previously released tracks on Shallow Bay.[56] The album was released on August sixteen, 2011, and peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard 200, also topping the Hard Stone Albums nautical chart in 2011, 2012, and 2013.[57] The disc received positive critical reception. The Daily Trojan's Krishna Jetti praised it for residual and a progressive retrospective history.[58] AllMusic'southward Gregory Heaney felt similarly, saying, "Shallow Bay is a great jumping-on point for new fans, capturing the ring at their elevation delivering some of their best moments in one convenient package. For older fans, this collection may just serve equally a reminder of a crucial turning point in Breaking Benjamin's career."[57]
In April 2013, Burnley announced that the dispute involving Fink and Klepaski was resolved and that he would retain the correct to go on the ring under the name Breaking Benjamin.[59] Three days later on, Szeliga announced his divergence, citing creative differences.[60]
Return and Night Earlier Dawn (2014–2016)
In Baronial 2014, Breaking Benjamin appear via Facebook that the band reformed equally a quintet with, except for Burnley, all new members, including: Dear Agony co-writer Jasen Rauch (guitar, originally from Red); Keith Wallen (guitar and backing vocals, originally from Adelitas Way); Aaron Bruch (bass and bankroll vocals); and Shaun Foist (drums, originally from Picture Me Cleaved).[61] Burnley said of the lineup: "Everybody that'southward in the band at present is deliberately handpicked," noting that "Keith [Wallen] and Aaron [Bruch] are really, actually amazing singers. That'due south kind of what the ring always needed."[61] On March xviii, 2015, a new single entitled "Failure" as well as a new album, Night Before Dawn, were announced for release on March 23 and June 23, respectively.[62]
Breaking Benjamin performing at Stone am Ring in Germany 2016
The new lineup debuted with acoustic shows in tardily 2014,[63] so went on a iv-venue wintertime tour in the due north-eastern United States.[64] The band subsequently announced 2015 bound,[64] summer,[65] and fall[66] tour dates, supported by bands such as Young Guns[64] [65] and Starset.[66] In July 2015, the ring announced their first overseas performance, in which they headlined a four-day cruise venue in Feb 2016 forth with Yngwie Malmsteen, Zakk Wylde, Flyleaf, et al.[67] The band too performed on a joint U.Due south. tour with Shinedown in October and November along with Sevendust,[68] and proceeded to play further outside of the Usa in June 2016 at venues such as the Download Festival in the United Kingdom,[69] Rock am Ring in Germany,[70] and Nova Stone in Republic of austria.[71]
Burnley explained that writing for Dark Earlier Dawn was intermittent and fragmentary, taking identify throughout the hiatus, though it was toward the end of the hiatus in 2013 when it became cohesive.[42] After growing frustrated with the lack of answers regarding his health status, Burnley decided to abandon searching for a diagnosis and focus on the album.[72] Recorded and produced at a personal studio of Burnley's,[73] Dark Earlier Dawn is the first album with the forepart man credited every bit the producer. The vocaliser stated that "I would say that I did the same amount of producing on this anthology equally I've done on other albums, just never had my proper name [on it]", adding, "You know, I'm not doing annihilation unlike here than I have washed in the past. Why shouldn't I be known to be doing it?"[74]
Inside an hour of pre-guild availability, Nighttime Earlier Dawn reached No. i on the rock albums chart on iTunes and No. iii on the overall anthology chart.[75] It sold 135,000 pure album units and 141,000 equivalent album units in its starting time calendar week, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making the album the grouping's heretofore most successful sales effort.[76] It achieved gold certification on August eighteen, 2016.[77] The disc's lead unmarried "Failure" spent nine weeks at No. i on the Mainstream Rock Songs nautical chart as well.[78] Billboard's Jason Lipshutz felt the album's success was "eyebrow-raising", noting that, in add-on to the ring's lineup change, "135,000 in pure anthology sales is a hefty number in 2015 – it'south a bigger number than the corresponding bows of contempo Madonna, ASAP Rocky, and Kelly Clarkson albums".[79] Joe DeTomaso, program director of active rock station WAQX-FM, added that, "They've e'er been a acme-level ring for the format, but non quite on the level of Disturbed or Shinedown or bands like that. They always seem to put out hit records without getting the kind of recognition that they deserved."[79] Forbes' Hugh McIntyre writes that runner-upward Tori Kelly'southward 75,000 copies "puts Breaking Benjamin's figures into perspective" and that despite "a pretty extensive lineup change, it looks like fans were awaiting their return with open artillery."[eighty]
The album was met with mostly positive critical reception, many critics praising the album for staying truthful to the group's audio, though others criticized it for sounding too similar to previous material. Dan Marsicano from About Amusement stated, "Burnley could have fabricated his creation just another dose of the glitzy, overproduced crap that is heard on every rock radio station in the world. Instead, Breaking Benjamin hardly deviate from the hooky jams that were present on Dear Agony."[73] Conversely, AllMusic'due south James Monger felt that "it'south difficult to muffle the fact that most of these songs are nearly interchangeable with the band'south older material."[81] Revolver's Jeremy Borjon felt that "the music's true force but becomes credible through deeper and repeated listenings, as the songs, on the surface, have a tendency to blend into one another."[82]
Ember (2017–2018)
The group's sixth studio album was first revealed to be completed in August 2017.[83] The band toured with Avenged Sevenfold and Bullet For My Valentine on their North American tour,[84] following with a U.Southward. mini-bout with x Years, and then a tour with Five Finger Death Punch beginning in the second quarter of 2018.[85] In Dec 2017, Ember and its lead single "Ruddy Cold River" were announced for release in the 2d quarter of 2018 and January 5, 2018, respectively.[86] On January 26, "Feed the Wolf" was released as a pre-order bonus, along with a release appointment for the album of April 13, 2018.[87] Iii subsequent songs—"Blood",[88] "Psycho",[89] and "Save Yourself"[90]—were released ahead of the anthology as promotional releases. It sold 88,000 units in its first week of sales, debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.[91] "Red Cold River" peaked at No. 2 on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart,[92] and No. 5 on the Hot Rock Songs chart.[93]
Writing for the album began in 2016, with recording primarily happening in 2017.[94] While Burnley remained the primary composer for the album, he stated that around one-half of it was written by the rest of the band.[95] Burnley returned to producing for the anthology, along with the rest of the band,[96] a outset for the group. Rauch commented that the album pushes the boundaries with heavier cloth than the band's done in the by. He said "playing-wise, it's the most difficult album", and that they took reward of the three-guitar player dynamic, simply that the album nonetheless does not depart from Breaking Benjamin's established audio.[97] Burnley explained that at that place was demand for heavier material from fans, and that the group was happy to reflect that.[98] He afterwards explained that he believed fans gravitated to the heavier side of the band, but that "nosotros too make sure to explore our melodic and softer side as well", maxim that the album seeks to give both sides to the furthest degree.[99]
Burnley stated that he chose Ember equally the album title every bit something that could exist the end of something or the starting time of it, but emphasized an intentional ambivalence to leave information technology open up to interpretation.[95] Official music videos were released for singles "Red Cold River", "Torn in Two", and "Tourniquet" on January 18, April 12, and Dec 13, respectively, with Burnley explaining that they are part of a three-role continuity. The music video for "Torn in Two" is a continuation of a narrative started past "Red Cold River", and features references to all of Breaking Benjamin's by music videos.[95] "Tourniquet" concludes the trilogy as a sequel to both previous videos.[100] Dancer and role player Derek Hough (who had previously covered "Ashes of Eden" in a choreographed music video)[101] has an appearance on the album, maxim that the opportunity was "a dream come true".[102] Burnley later explained that he reached out to Hough afterwards seeing his comprehend of "Ashes of Eden", and that the song he is featured on is "The Night of Yous".[103]
Ember received mostly positive critical reception, and was noted both for its familiarity and its heavier stylistic shift. AllMusic's Neil Yeung gave a generally favorable review simply emphasized its familiarity, maxim, "As far every bit diverseness goes, this is a fairly standard collection of tunes from a band that is mainly concerned with giving fans what they desire and wait."[104] Conversely, Loudwire'due south Republic of chad Childers called Ember "a heavy record—not only in terms of sound where you could argue that they've never sounded heavier, but also in terms of lyrical content", maxim the grouping is "proving that they're better (and yes, heavier) than ever with plenty still left to say."[105] Luke Nuttall of The Soundboard gave the album a mixed review, saying, "Even the near dedicated diehard has to admit that this is far from groundbreaking or any sort of departure from their past cloth, and such an unashamed recycling of work seldom leads to positive results", simply adding that, "Ember manages to drag higher up radio-rock's most uninspired efforts, simply this is purely for those who've been at that place all the way through; for everyone else, it's there to cover or avert as per desire."[106]
Aurora (2018–present)
In an interview in December 2018, Burnley stated at that place will be an album of acoustic renditions of past songs in 2019.[107] In July 2019, Burnley confirmed during a radio interview that the new acoustic anthology volition feature collaborations from Carmine, Underoath, Saint Asonia, and Lacey Sturm.[108]
The band'due south 2019 North American headline tour with Chevelle and Iii Days Grace went from July 21 to September 25.[109]
On Oct 28, 2019, the band officially announced the anthology Aurora via their official social media pages, with a release date of January 24, 2020.[110] They also announced their 2020 co-headlining North American bout with Korn.[111] On December 6, 2019, the band released "Far Abroad" featuring Scooter Ward of Cold, the first single from Aurora.[112] On January ten, 2020, the band released an audio-visual version of "Red Cold River" featuring Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath. In March 2020, they appear their summertime 2020 bout, with Bush, Theory of a Deadman, Saint Asonia, and Cory Marks.[113] On May 19, 2020, the band announced the cancellation of the tour due to the COVID-nineteen pandemic.[114] On July ten, 2020, the band released a cover of the Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris", with singer Diamante.[115]
Characteristics
Musical style
Breaking Benjamin's musical style is primarily classified as difficult rock[116] and alternative rock,[117] more than specifically post-grunge[118] and alternative metal,[119] [a] and has unremarkably been noted for its consistency. Corey Apar felt that "Breaking Benjamin are nothing if non consistent",[29] and Alex Young felt that "Breaking Benjamin is one of the few modern rock bands on the radio that, if y'all take heard any song in its itemize prior, could exist immediately recognized."[51] Despite a consummate lineup change prior to the release of Dark Before Dawn, Dan Marsicano stated, "Breaking Benjamin hardly deviate from the hooky jams that were nowadays on Honey Agony. They have had an established audio since their breakout We Are Not Alone – hard-edged riffs with emotional upheaval – and that isn't tampered with on Dark Before Dawn."[73]
Their style is described past Apar every bit "mixing heavy hard rock dynamics with a moody demeanor that never slips into full-on dejection."[29] Spence D. characterizes the ring every bit "[persisting] in delivering crunching guitars topped off with somewhat generic, angst-ridden [lyrics] that waffle betwixt being plaintive and aggressive" with vocals that "[deliver] but the right amount of emotion, fluctuating betwixt wistful subjectivity and growling anger."[39] Young felt that Breaking Benjamin is "indicative of early '00s modern stone, while also now and then being more Filter-esque or technically proficient, primarily on guitar during 2002'southward Saturate, and from and so on with bass and drums."[51]
Breaking Benjamin'due south style was described by The Wall Street Journal in 2020 as "a subgenre of rock 'n' roll, ofttimes called 'agile rock'... the genre includes bands similar Disturbed, 5 Finger Death Punch and Three Days Grace, hard rockers who growl and yell, simply can be every bit tender and emotive as Coldplay."[ii]
Composition
Burnley is the primary songwriter in the band.[120] Music industry attorney and author Martin Frascogna writes that "it's unmistakably clear that Burnley started the group, is the creative force behind the group and essentially dictates the grouping'southward decisions."[121] Bands such every bit Nirvana, Alive, Bush, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, and The Beatles have been cited as influences.[122] Burnley remarked in 2009 that while the other band members did contribute, information technology was "always left up to me to put all the pieces together and make information technology so that it'due south even annihilation at all."[44] However, Burnley expressed how he considered Rauch to be his "writing partner" during Dear Desperation, and that he looked forwards to writing with him in the futurity.[44] Subsequently joining the ring in 2014 as part of the new lineup, Rauch provided writing contributions on Dark Before Dawn, writing the intro and outro tracks likewise as riffs on two other tracks.[123] Burnley revealed in 2015 that the whole band would write songs for Breaking Benjamin in the future, and that "It just then happens that when they came on board for this anthology, I was already 95 percent done", adding, "I'k really looking forward to writing the next one all together."[123] 2018's Ember represents the ring'southward start attempt with total composition credit given to members other than Burnley.[104]
Breaking Benjamin'south lyrical content evolved as a product of Burnley's sobriety, the front homo noting that the lyricism in Dear Agony is more thought out.[43] Rito Asilo of the Inquirer writes that Burnley "owes the improved clarity and coherence in Breaking Benjamin's music to sobriety."[124] Burnley has said that before sobriety, annihilation that made sense thematically was a coincidence, and that he would accept shots if he were dissatisfied with a lyric.[125] Breaking Benjamin's lyrics have been noted for their vague, angst-heavy themes,[126] Burnley saying that "I effort to keep my writing vague and so people tin can depict their own conclusions."[43]
Live performance
Rhythm guitarist and vocalist Keith Wallen performing in 2016
Breaking Benjamin's alive sound has corresponded with lineup arrangements. The band originally lacked backing vocalists and 3rd instrumentation, requiring them to rely on pre-recorded tracks during live performances.[123] Yet, the band was noted for a change in such respects with the 2d iteration of the band assembled in 2014.[127] Bruch and Wallen were selected in part for their ability equally singers, providing all backing vocals on both new studio recordings and during live shows.[127] Burnley noted that it was important to add two new singers in gild to replicate vocal techniques such every bit three-part harmonies, octave range, and layered vocals.[56] Rauch, acting equally a third guitarist, provides the band with "more freedom while simultaneously thickening up their live sound", equally some songs feature three guitar parts, layered guitars, or are meant to feature Burnley but performing vocals, such equally "I Will Non Bow" and "Lights Out".[128] Foist utilizes Roland V-Kit electronic drums during alive performances and triggers certain sounds as heard in studio recordings, such every bit the piano notes in "Breakdown".[56] Additionally, Rauch is equipped with a Roland GR-55 guitar synthesizer allowing him to play orchestral strings and choir audio effects, further eliminating any reliance on pre-recorded tracks.[32]
Members
Current members
- Benjamin Burnley – pb vocals, rhythm guitar (1999–present)
- Jasen Rauch – lead guitar, programming (2014–present)
- Keith Wallen – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2014–present)
- Aaron Bruch – bass, bankroll vocals (2014–present)
- Shaun Foist – drums, percussion, programming (2014–present)
Sometime members
- Republic of chad Szeliga – drums, percussion (2005–2013)
- Aaron Fink – lead guitar (2002–2011)
- Mark Klepaski – bass guitar (2002–2011)
- Jeremy Hummel – drums, percussion (1999–2004)
- Jonathan "Problems" Price – bass guitar (2001)
- Jason Davoli – bass guitar (1999)
Touring musicians
- Kevin Soffera – drums, percussion (2004)
- Ben "BC" Vaught – drums, percussion (2004–2005)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
- Saturate (2002)
- We Are Not Alone (2004)
- Phobia (2006)
- Dear Agony (2009)
- Dark Before Dawn (2015)
- Ember (2018)
Notes
- ^ However, the band's recurrent online biography written by AllMusic's Alex Henderson states of the alternative metal characterization, "Korn and Tool have likewise been cited every bit influences, but different Korn, Breaking Benjamin doesn't have strong hip-hop leanings and isn't quite alternative metal – hard alternative stone, certainly, only not quite alternative metal."[8]
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