Breaking Benjamin
Pennsylvania's reliably heavy melodic rock: brooding verses, enormous choruses, and a catalogue that never chased a trend because the formula never stopped working.
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- Wings Event CenterTickets
- Allen County War Memorial ColiseumTickets
- Ford CenterTickets
- Peoria Civic CenterTickets
- KFC Yum! CenterTickets
- Nationwide ArenaTickets
- Bryce Jordan CenterTickets
- Mohegan Sun ArenaTickets
- Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War MemorialTickets
- MVP ArenaTickets
- GIANT CenterTickets
- Charleston ColiseumTickets
- Bon Secours Wellness Arena Tickets
- Enmarket ArenaTickets
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About Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin is a hard rock band from Wilkes-Barre, PA, formed in 1999.
Breaking Benjamin was formed in 1999 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, by singer and guitarist Benjamin Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel, later joined by guitarist Aaron Fink and bassist Mark James Klepaski. The name came from an incident in which Burnley broke a borrowed microphone and its owner blamed him for it; Burnley kept promotional stickers bearing the phrase and reused it after an earlier band folded. A local radio DJ's support for the song "Polyamorous" helped fund their first EP.
Their music is post-grunge and alternative metal: down-tuned riffs, quiet-loud dynamics, and choruses written for large rooms, with Burnley alternating between a clean tenor and a harsher growl.
The original lineup released Saturate in 2002 and We Are Not Alone in 2004 before Hummel was replaced by Chad Szeliga in 2005, with Phobia (2006) and Dear Agony (2009) following. Burnley's recurring illness pushed the band into an extended hiatus in 2010, during which an unauthorized compilation, Shallow Bay, led to a legal dispute and the departure of Fink and Klepaski, and Szeliga later left as well.
Burnley rebuilt the band in 2014 with bassist Aaron Bruch, guitarists Keith Wallen and Jasen Rauch, and drummer Shaun Foist. Dark Before Dawn (2015) and Ember (2018) debuted at number one and number three on the Billboard 200, and a further compilation, Aurora, followed in 2020 with reworked acoustic versions and one new song. The band's approach has stayed largely unchanged across their catalogue, and in the United States they have sold more than 19 million units.
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What festivals is Breaking Benjamin playing in 2027?
Breaking Benjamin is booked at 1 festival we cover: Boardwalk Rock 2027.
Is Breaking Benjamin on tour?
Yes. Breaking Benjamin has 16 shows listed, from Cedar Rapids, IA on Feb 16, 2027 to Atlantic City, NJ on Mar 12, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Breaking Benjamin playing Boardwalk Rock 2027?
Yes, Breaking Benjamin is on the Boardwalk Rock 2027 lineup, May 14–16, 2027 at Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City, MD. They play Friday, May 14.
Where is Breaking Benjamin from?
Breaking Benjamin is from Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Who is in Breaking Benjamin?
Breaking Benjamin is Benjamin Burnley (guitar, lead vocals), Aaron Bruch (bass), Shaun Foist (drums), Jasen Rauch (guitar) and Keith Wallen (guitar, background vocals). Former members include Jeremy Hummel, Aaron Fink, Mark James Klepaski and Chad Szeliga.
When did Breaking Benjamin form?
Breaking Benjamin formed in Wilkes-Barre in 1999.
What was Breaking Benjamin's first album?
Breaking Benjamin's first album was Saturate (2002). The latest is Aurora (2020).
What kind of music does Breaking Benjamin play?
Breaking Benjamin plays hard rock and post-grunge.
What festivals has Breaking Benjamin played before?
Breaking Benjamin has played Sonic Temple 2026, Welcome to Rockville 2026.