Breaking Benjamin is an American rock band formed in 1999 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, by vocalist and guitarist Benjamin Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel. The band developed a sound centered on hard rock, heavy guitar arrangements, emotionally charged lyrics, and prominent melodic choruses, with Burnley remaining its principal songwriter and only continuous member.
Breaking Benjamin released its debut album, "Saturate", in 2002, followed by "We Are Not Alone" (2004). The albums "Phobia" (2006) and "Dear Agony" (2009) further established the group, before recurring health problems affecting Burnley led to an extended hiatus beginning in 2010.
Following major lineup changes during the hiatus, a new formation was introduced in 2014, featuring Aaron Bruch, Keith Wallen, Jasen Rauch and Shaun Foist alongside Burnley. The band returned with "Dark Before Dawn" (2015), which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, followed by "Ember" (2018), which reached No. 3. "Aurora" (2020) revisited earlier material through reworked acoustic arrangements and included one new original song.
Despite numerous personnel changes, Breaking Benjamin has maintained a consistent musical identity throughout its career. In the United States, the band has sold more than 19 million units and earned multiple RIAA certifications, including platinum and multi-platinum awards for albums and singles.
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