Breaking Benjamin is an American rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, formed in 1999 by lead singer and guitarist Benjamin Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel. The first lineup of the band also included guitarist Aaron Fink and bassist Mark Klepaski. This lineup released two albums, Saturate and We Are Not Alone, before Hummel was replaced by Chad Szeliga in 2005. The band released two more studio albums, Phobia and Dear Agony, before entering an extended hiatus in early 2010 due to Burnley's recurring illnesses. Amid the hiatus, the release of a compilation album, Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin, unauthorized by Burnley, brought about legal trouble within the band resulting in the dismissal of Fink and Klepaski. Szeliga later announced his departure in 2013 citing creative differences.
Also known as | Plan 9 |
Origin | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Genres | Hard rock, post-grunge, alternative metal |
Years active | 1999–2010, 2014–present |
Labels | Hollywood |
Associated acts | Lifer |
Members | Benjamin Burnley, Aaron Bruch, Shaun Foist, Jasen Rauch, Keith Wallen |
Past members | Jason Davoli, Jonathan "Bug" Price, Jeremy Hummel, Aaron Fink, Mark Klepaski, Chad Szeliga |
About Breaking Benjamin
Hard rock outfit that produced three RIAA-certified platinum records, two gold records, and several certified singles. Their album Dark Before Dawn debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200.
Achievement of Breaking Benjamin
The band entered into an extended hiatus beginning in 2010 due to a recurring illness for band founder Benjamin Burnley. They returned in 2014.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin discography - The American rock band Breaking Benjamin has released six studio albums, two compilation albums, three extended plays, 23 singles and 15 music videos.. Hard rock musical groups from Pennsylvania.. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.. Alternative rock groups from Pennsylvania.. Hollywood Records artists.. American post-grunge musical groups.. American alternative metal musical groups.
Latest information about Breaking Benjamin updated on July 28 2021.