"Ben Invites Kids Onstage & Diary of Jane" Breaking Benjamin@State College, PA 1/17/18

Lead Singer Invites Group of Kids Onstage & The Diary of Jane, Breaking Benjamin, Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA (Penn State Campus); January 17th, 2018; The Stage Winter Tour; Opening for Avenged Sevenfold; Final song of the night

[@ferna2294]

I don´t know how Ben´s heart fits inside his chest. What an amazing guy, in all aspects.

[@TorlingJarl]

Man, Benjamin Burnley is living proof that there are still outstanding people out there.

[@tammiephillips2856]

Ben my name is Cole and I am a big fan

[@gerardgarcia4005]

Seriously that’s a true fact right there.

[@jevinday]

Those kids totally went home and started a band. Props to Ben for getting the kids involved. Going to a good show as a kid can change the course of your life, no lie.

[@julietbeneke7743]

Omgosh this is so cute! The one little boy singing along...my son is 10 years old and just like those little boys loves ROCK MUSIC!

[@theresaj1093]

You again 😊. You post such great videos! I was onstage last week during their set at PNC and he did the same throughout the show. So cool! Ben is such an amazingly nice guy.

[@cheymontgomery8352]

In my opinion this band kills it all the time and to bring the kids on stage was f ing amazing I have three kids my self and idk these guys are just great

[@LouM897]

Wow, Ben looks amazing! This is really sweet :)

[@willsmith8586]

awesome..kids make everything better. hahaha. The little guy had the stance and everything!

[@jasonrequa1893]

Ben is beyond amazing and awesome!!!

[@Phil-kf6lt]

Best part.... couple of the younger ones actually knew the lyrics for the whole song. Not just chours

[@bonniejohn6766]

avange sevenfold, breaking benjamin and MCR is my favourite band all the time..Ben hope you will be fine..god bless...

[@jasonbennett7179]

This man is amazing you don't see this very often these kids one day could be or next Breaking Benjamin or a7x I wish I could have went to a concert such as this one and been called on stage but it never happened

[@ritadeltiradero]

Mi banda preferida !!!!

[@javiermedina5671]

Imponiendo las nuevas generaciones xD

[@annabickell7935]

He is so fucking great

[@sarahleann1069]

I love this so much!

[@julezvalles6769]

I love this so much.

[@MrGamingvideos123]

Man listening to breaking benjamin after like 2-3 years. sounds amazing as always. anyone knows the interlude in the beginning?

[@KeepGaming129]

Ben inspiring the next generation of Rock! So awesome that they did this.

[@pouuko7656]

What is truly inspiring is the fact that he is extremely sick, still performs live, is producing a new album, and recently suffered a lung infection. Enough said.

[@AlSeg]

I hope that illness gets better, you can say he really loves doing music.

[@TheArtistJ777]

Whats he sick from?

[@billbenson9841]

@Paul N How is it any less special?? They're reaching out to their fans.....and the fans are reaching back...regardless of how the band goes about it, that's an awesome thing, those fans past and present, for whom they did this for, will remember it for the rest of their days.............nothing beats that.....

[@robsondias3838]

I agree with you

[@Elchinodiabolero]

I can tell you at least one of those kids will go to his house and ask his parents for a guitar or a bass or a drumset or a mic... and thats fucking magical

[@Harryismine1]

you can tell which one too, lol dude with the pattern on the back of his shirt. I wanna know where he is now 6 years later

[@SereneIceDragon]

This is amazing. Those kids are never going to forget that experience. Just watching this makes me so happy for them! Ben is such a beautiful human being.

[@codyjewell1460]

Lunar Phoenix seriously, he just gave those kids a memory for a lifetime. not something you see these days with most of the mainstream artists.

[@metalftw9652]

That was honestly heartwarming to me and shows how much they care for their fans. Love you B.B 👍🤟

[@CoverBrazilian]

Lol Ben is acting like such a dorky dad now that he has a kid xD.

[@musicsaves71590]

Felipe Bernardes it's honestly so great, i love it

[@josea5600]

Felipe Bernardes "we're a bit more responsible now

[@mackenzieminor1197]

It changes you I can attest.

[@rowenchaos]

Chester was just like this he was such a kind person. I meant him in 2015 and I told him how crawling saved me from suicide as a child and he hugged me he told me what my mother nor father ever said...I'm glad you're here. Rip Chester I miss you man so much you don't even know.

[@matthewhanna9895]

That’s so tragically ironic

[@christophermeyers]

Rowen Strife Glad you are here too. I've been in those dark places as well.

[@calebseda3279]

Gosh that gave me a good feeling

[@hannaha.4102]

Rowen Strife Your post made me cry. I don't know you, but I am glad you're here, too.

[@ChickenSoupMusic]

Oh man...right in the feels. I’m glad ur here too man.

[@codymativa7647]

I was at this show and they also thanked all the vets, police and firefighters. Great people

[@derekshowalter60]

Cody Mativa They did that two years ago when I saw them with Disturbed, and they’re still doing it to this day. Tons of respect for Ben and the rest of the guys.

[@bcmiller1100]

this show was really good. i was so happy to be there

[@GinaLDorsey]

Love them. One of my favorite bands.

[@josephbogart6604]

Im sure this concert was awesome

[@squirtmph]

What about widow's, kid with out father & destroyed home's. Would they also getting thanks. City being destroyed, pollution caused by fire power. Please do not forget to say thanks on you way out!

[@brianborstein8456]

THIS is the reason that metal rules over all forms of music. Guys like Ben taking time to bring kids on the stage was nothing short of the coolest thing ever.

[@vampirabby]

Ikr not even stupid pop and rap artists do this

[@williamsummerson1204]

Damn right

[@robroblox8844]

This isnt metal. This is rock.

[@timklafke4712]

@@vampirabby actually a lot of people do this

[@vampirabby]

@@timklafke4712 not even, seen many pop artists these days don't

[@jbenn6338]

I was there and Laughed out loud when Ben asked the kid if he ever thought he’d be onstage and he said yes lol

[@stinjudom]

So lucky to have witnessed this in person... I am FINALLY going to a concert in September and im scare because I dnt think can get any better afterwards

[@makaylawilde761]

@@stinjudom my sister and Mom is too. I'm going to starset and see Dustin Bates! We can talk to him! I'm Soo happy but I gotta wait September 30

[@LRGshark05]

I just saw them August 22nd at jiffy lube live and he did the same exact thing they were awesome

[@christophermeyers]

I know Ben has been sick for years but I feel like he has gotten so much closer to his fans due to his illness. He really seems like he's enjoying himself a lot more now a days on stage.

[@ilustrado7291]

The KIDS! haha..One's like standing there frozen the entire song, probably couldn't believe his eyes and savoured every experience! hahaha.. The future of rock!

[@mentaltelepathy24]

right he's prob like this fuckin shit isn't happening right now this must be a dream. I shit myself if I was up there with them.

[@blackdog1153]

Yeah, well he helped lie to officials to steal my daughter then had me publically sexually assaulted.

[@SKRooU2]

@@blackdog1153 what the hell ??

[@poppypeppers]

My mouth hurts from smiling too much. Ben is amazing!

[@The_Republic_of_Ireland]

Ben Burnley and David Draiman are possibly the most generous men in rock. 👍 👌

[@maxoman8888]

Quickscope Kid I couldn't agree more

[@mentaltelepathy24]

they truly are

[@theauroraborealis8289]

The Republic Of Ireland yep.

[@patrickperry8951]

David helped me with getting into rehab when I was younger

[@edfaellara109]

And Adam Gontier

[@FlavioThepianist]

Man those kids are lucky!

[@comedyfever278]

Thepianist126 Yea

[@yayday]

Thepianist126 This happened when they came to my town too. I saw a few people I knew from high school up there and I was like WTF!!

[@nrg_junkiii506]

Memories for life

[@skrunkpimsbo]

That’s what I thought when they did it around where I live

[@Username-117]

Bruh you have no idea how crazy I would be going if I was up there with them like that

[@chetmcgovern9985]

Do I want a guitar pick from Ben Burnley? Yes, I wish I could have a guitar pick from Ben. So many famous people are assholes, I'm glad he's one of the good ones

[@MarcoGarcia-lg5tl]

Chet McGovern fucking Billie joe Armstrong is the same as ben

[@callumsinclair6097]

@@MarcoGarcia-lg5tl ABOUT THAT, he screams for the dumbest reasons ever. Billie just screams FOR GETTING THEIR TIME CUT, so entitled when something he doesn't agree with happens... like people see it differently but they are completely different. Ben is that tit that people appreciate because he is grateful and is generally energetic and happy. Billie can put on a show WHAT HE CAN ALSO DO IS THROW A TANTRUM, something Benjamin has never done. So as you they are the same you are WRONG. Of course you'd want to reply in a hateful way, but if your going to reply EXPLAIN your logic and not just scream at me for crushing every thing you thought about Billie. Just explaining how they are different that is all, can't stress that enough.

[@tiffkinkade]

My son's first concert was BB when he was 6. Ben came down and handed him a pick at the end. I thought my son was going to faint.

[@ZemoGames]

Callum Sinclair Billie Joe was completely fucking shitfaced at IHeartRadio 2012. It was his way of dealing with anxiety. Billie Joe doesn’t throw tantrums he was drunk as fuck and suffering mentally.

[@Scarlett8Music]

Marco Garcia if I’m not wrong, Billie was super fucked up, like, drunk, possibly high, and really not in a good place mentally and had to go to rehab after that show.

[@KeanoMUFC1]

Great to see Ben in the good shape!

[@lyricsoboom]

EXACTLY MY THOUGHTS! And his scream is on point as well!

[@average913]

lyricsoboom he has struggled so much through sickness its awesome he still keeps on keeping on.

[@anyotwitcher2853]

What happened to him?

[@average913]

Yoan VDS it was a it was a multitude from mental health all the way to a lung infection but he still played shows and recorded the best he could guy's a beast

[@Cipher_Nine]

Yeah, his voice is better, after his lung problems...

[@YoGuyCam]

So glad you were able to record this!!! The boy in the blue muffs is Aaron's son. ❤

[@YoGuyCam]

Manny Blackstar The bass player.

[@FrankieJRuiz-zt8qz]

Aaron from OM&M ?

[@YoGuyCam]

Frankiie Niightmare No, the bass player for BB. Aaron Bruch.

[@YoGuyCam]

Iron Head-Ed Jasen Rauch was from Red.

[@YoGuyCam]

Mandy Vin Maybe do some reading. Aaron has been married with 3 kids for about 20 years now.

[@AllinOne-wv1mp]

Now all those kids dream to be rockstars!!

[@dezi27]

That's my son in the black!

[@kalvenandothers]

dezlittle25 man what an experience!

[@brettcruise1768]

dezlittle25 congrats how long before he came down?

[@jocia8764]

dezlittle25 You're raising him right! My favorite band!

[@hbkhard09]

They're all wearing black 😂

[@IxBl4ckH4rtxI]

some people cant get a joke xD

[@rjgonzalez14]

The fact that the kids know the words to the song and are singing along gives me hope for this generation lol

[@socko5708]

This clearly shows how down to earth Ben is, such a cool person

[@amezfires9247]

I would've totally peed my pants if Ben had picked me! Even at 33, it would still be a definite possibility! Lol 😋 Love Breaking Benjamin!!!

[@amezfires9247]

Mandy Vin ~ I was just joking bitch

[@EscrimaGames]

This just puts a smile on my face. Ben is awesome

[@brettcruise1768]

I appreciate the love for the fans Ben has wow. Those kids have been spoiled from this concert on can you imagine if that was their first concert. What a gift he gave them.

[@Lordidude]

I'm not sure if the kids could really appreciate it if it was their first concert. After all this would be 100% of their experience so far and in a way 'normal' to them.

[@ikec4021]

Id b shakin like a leaf up there

[@lynetteharris2509]

Wtf, theres 3 thumbs down, man theres always going to be that small percentage of "haters". Does nothing make them happy?! How can anyone not love this!!! Dude he's EPIC!!! \m/ Take care Ben and band!!! LOVE YOUR MUSIC!!! I thank you for your music!!!! \m/

[@xtoxinator8988]

Lynette Harris ikr! Idk why is there some haters still

[@mentaltelepathy24]

Prob were trolls. KZbin should erase the dislikes.

[@vampirabby]

Haters are shit

[@atalgheenah1676]

There is always negative people so don't pay attention to them.

[@Dazzed-kj5kf]

lil dood singing along, true fan there

[@derekshowalter60]

I saw this live. It was awesome when he did this. I remember he was saying at the beginning of the video “even sober you guys rocked”. He was saying before that, “it sucks they don’t sell booze here” 😂😂

[@pattithompsett9540]

great memory for these kids! bb was my favoriteband before, now they gave me feels!

[@TrionBulldog]

wuuut? Better still be your favorite, lol.

[@pattithompsett9540]

TrionBulldog always! haha!

[@JankyFrameCovers]

Ben looks so much healthier now than he did when he brought the band back a couple years ago

[@mentaltelepathy24]

I'm glad. hes a great musican

[@redrain860]

Mandy Vin That's a lie, and you know it. This particular performance is the best I've seen from them. Only a performance of Evil Angel from 2007 even comes close.

[@shanez1215]

I believe he said some of his meds caused him to gain weight back in 2015

[@jacobdobbs5162]

I gaurntee after this experience those kids begged there parents for guitars and singing lessons. I love when bands interact with there fans like this. Cause those kids are the future

[@redmothafucka]

Was there and was amazing that he did that

[@secretmarshmellow7416]

Josh Bowling I'm going to the Tulsa and Wichita shows, 2 in 9 days...I can not wait! saw them open for Metallica at 6pm with the sun out, it was still amazing.

[@secretmarshmellow7416]

Josh Bowling I'm so pumped to see them headline with 17 song performances instead of the 8 when they opened for Metallica, They had the majority of those in attendance, most were old school Metallica fanatics, joining the pits and by the end you couldn't tell they had never heard A7X before. Most of them I talked to thought they were an emo punk band.....their minds changed after their set that night

[@crimsonfuse2727]

I was there, I thought the crowd in the general admission area was a bit weak

[@lynetteharris2509]

OMG Ben pick me!!! I'm 55yrs old, but I'll help you sing too!!! OMG DUDE!!!! \m/

[@stiffnuts420]

Lynette Harris I love seeing the diversity in the fan base of great music

[@lynetteharris2509]

Omg me too!! I'm also a Slipknot fan, so how funny it sounds to say "I'm a 55yr old Maggot!" lmao Loud N Proud Maggot Too!! \m/

[@dnkr3267]

You selfish bastards!! Hahaha, 😲 Just kiddin n shit

[@noahmcgaffey797]

Lynette Harris it's like when I go listen to jazz, lol

[@lynetteharris2509]

See Rock knows NO age!!! Loud N Proud!! \m/

[@cowboy41231]

The coolest part is the kids on the stage actually know the words !

[@-salley879]

I had the privilege of seeing them live last year and before the last song he told them to turn on the lights in the venue and he stood and talked to us for a solid 15 minutes. Such an incredible dude.

[@mentaltelepathy24]

I don't say this word alot but this was Legendary.

[@KilosMUSIC]

He did this in Ottawa too on the 21st. One kid went nuts and Ben told her to watch the edge lol. "Hey look! I know you're excited but like... watch the edge... I'm not responsible for you"

[@thesebplaysgames2345]

I remember that I was there! Not on stage (I wish) Bullet for My Valentine, Breaking Benjamin, Avenged Sevenfold it was all worth it

[@polop2301]

they opened for Avenged Sevenfold? should be the other way around....What a cool moment though. BB is the best!

[@thekiminthenorth504]

Evilcrawfish I don't think they opened.. it was co headlined I think

[@jimpowers10411]

Yes, BB opened for Avenged Sevenfold. 1 hour set BB, 2 hours Avenged set. They opened for Avenged,.

[@larryrodriguez1977]

no offence to avenged sevenfold but I'd rather watch BB play. Love both of them but got the love for BB!

[@cailondelano6239]

Larry Rodriguez If Avenged was still making nightmare albums they would be a far bigger band. Even still they are. I love breaking benjamin but Avenged Sevenfold is the ultimate band. Thier musicians are top notch like Syn Gates is literally one of the best guitar players ever

[@polop2301]

Aveneged sevenfold is a good band but not really my cup of tea. But Breaking Benjamin is incredible. i wish they came to California more often though.

[@avb5424]

I can just imagine a person shouting. "Just sing the dam song" 😂

[@danielgibeault8060]

a vb right "just sing the God dann song"😂😂😂😂😂

[@anotherrushfan2837]

Awwwwwwwwwwww how awesome! Those boys will never forget that. My 12 year old son is a BB fan. Thanks to Ben and the guys for bringing those kids up there. Totally cool.

[@TTGOz]

Is it just me or is Ben a bit skinnier/less stocky? Also Ben sounds damn good here.

[@ianperry9598]

Yeah man hes lost some weight!

[@xxkylexxredhead]

His sickness has been making him lose a ton of weight

[@alexysbaker7559]

He lost some weight

[@epiphonedude4999]

Yeah he lost a bit of the dad bod haha. Proud of him!

[@SCTyler.]

Yeah unfortunately ben has been super sick and they don't know whats wrong with him. He must have been having a good night that night, when he came to concert here you could tell he wasn't feeling his 100% but still put on a great concert.

[@ikec4021]

Always will love breaking Benjamin

[@jeremy2189]

Buddy Bong same. Love em till death

[@CiaranSweet]

The kid second from the right was great, rock on little dude!

[@groff2313]

Great moment you caught here thanks for sharing!

[@groff2313]

Only thing Ben forgot ear muffs lol.

[@9ner]

Ben is a great guy. I remember crowd surfing as a 14 year old and he really loved seeing his younger fans get into it. Ive been to quite a few shows but seeing bb in 2005 has always been my favorite.

[@mikkelgeorgsen]

BB is the best live band I've ever seen!

[@tadejmarijanovic3263]

Alot of people are sayin Ben cant sing anymore buut i think hes still killing it go BB!!

[@snufflyraccoon]

Did the crowd know they were at a concert? Looked like a bunch of zombies nodding their heads

[@Giovanni_Lippert]

SnufflyRaccoon Wow that doesn't happen in my country (Finland)

[@leahcole-duvall8886]

SnufflyRaccoon most of them came to see the avenged but BB was the only band to start a mosh pit that concert lol

[@Colonel_dinggus]

Oh shit did Ben shave?

[@Boxman5618]

Colonel Dinggus yep

[@thesebplaysgames2345]

He did shave his beard off but the video was made before he grew his beard. Crazy thing is I would see them 3 days after this was released

[@aburobben22]

Does anyone know which music is playing in the Background? 😍😍

[@theol6790]

Do you mean after or before 5.28? I presume you know after 5.28 if you are a BB fan

[@MonstrosityFFA]

Love how the kids actually know the song :’)

[@metalchick579]

That is awesome! A7X, BFMV, and Breaking Benjamin all at the same concert ❤️❤️❤️🤘🏻😀All my favorite bands🤘🏻

[@johnnyr.z9465]

Lucky kids man that is like a once in a life time experience man ben is such a cool person

[@rakistangpinoy4745]

this band kicks ass...new album is amazing. one of the best in 2018....can't wait to see BB and A7X in August with my 11yr old son LIVE in TORONTO..we both love BB and A7X... and Iron Maiden too.

[@charltonlaurel9698]

Breaking Benjamin opens for avenged sevenfold ? WTH :o

[@JagdeepSingh-tm9fc]

damn ben lost some serious weight

[@EvilSewnit]

Jagdeep Singh yeah he’s looking great compared to 2015

[@saiyanwaffl3s615]

Omg this is amazing I live for breaking benjamin. This made my night. I cried

[@Deliveredfromevil]

I love when a singer/band/artist takes the time to do something like this. Says a lot about who they are IMO. He seems so very genuine & humble. Awesome band!

[@bigblockford3059]

At 1:10 an energy orb drops across the screen. Just saying. Ben's an awesome cat hell of a band love these guys since the beginning. 🤘🤘🤘💪

[@tiffanybaker2686]

Ive always alway always loved this bad and this right here proves that much more as to why I love this band. You guys are amazing and to honor the fact that the little ones are our future that totally rocked and made it that much more that y’all truly are amazing!! ROCK 🤘🏻ON 🤘🏻Breaking Benjamin 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@afkinpotato4099]

You want a guitar pick? xD Such a great man

[@Blackmetalmusicguru]

what a good guy. this is how musicans should be. ben is an awesome guy

[@Koragh_]

there is hope in the youth

[@awshtntagn1]

Those screams🤘

[@jacobcargen238]

get off your phones people :( people cant enjoy an in the moment memory I hate my generation

[@susansimpson72]

WOW always been huge Breaking Benjamin fan but man idk lately its like I've been dead inside with depression, sick "cancer, heart problems, etc", the 1 year passing of Chester of L/P, a lot of shit but I have to say this blew my mind! It was so touching, I actually smiled and felt better while watching for the moment! I love it! Killer job.....thank you

[@noahmcgaffey797]

Omg when it sounded like he said 'yoshi' 6th grade pe flashbacks

[@Steamerbeen]

Humble human being! - it costs nothing.

[@2jazzyjeffer]

Still scratching my head as to why BB was opening for Avenged?

[@jaycue7641]

I love the kid throwing up metal at the end! Also this was so cool. They'll always be fans of BB now. I'm still a fan of theirs. A lot of early 00's bands have phased out but BB are stronger than ever and I think that's due to the strong songwriting. Their style really hasn't changed since the early days and yet it still feels and sounds fresh. Good band. Great Dudes.

[@nkm080]

Besides the actual song the lead singer said something that will forever stick in my mind. At 1:15 he told the parent/guardian would come up with the 3 kids. He’s a little more responsible than not to ask the parent/guardian to stand with the kids.That’s respect and looking out for the kids of the future. #BreakingBenjamin

[@watersnake5319]

The 2 littlest ones were really into it. Especially the boy with the buzzcut. He knew all the words and his air guitar was on point! ♡♡♡that

[@niceguy4895]

Lucky kids man!!!

[@xpozure9879]

6:34 holy shit Jesus is in the left side of the crowd

[@vitoandolini2064]

It's Jared Leto

[@darkestspawn5471]

Going to see them on Feb 3 with A7X and BFMV! I just realized how close that is

[@easyguitarlessons4U]

deadlyarcher06 I saw them in Peoria same tour and I'll just say you're in for a treat

[@OzanYerli]

ouw, that's today!

[@whiplashfirephotography8348]

deadlyarcher06 I’m going to see a7x prophets of rage and 3 days grace live in fair park in Dallas on September 1st

[@h_uskyy2191]

This is parenting gone 100000 times over again fucking amazingly right, these kids have great tastes

[@ForestxWalker06]

I hope I get to see them live, been a fan since 2012 and this is awesome ben is a great dude

[@ForestxWalker06]

Lucky !!!

[@backusfamilybiblestudy9387]

I LOVE Breaking Benjamin and I LOVE this video. Not only is it awesome that Ben brought them onstage but, it's amazing to see parents exposing their children to such great music. That one little boy was rocking out singing every word. I loved it.

[@jackbryant7894]

They’ve been playing really good live lately, so proud of my favorite band :_)

[@Mr360cuda]

I’m 54 years old and Ben, that’s one of the coolest concert moments I’ve seen! Awesome and awesome.

[@jwdeigns]

This is what makes these guys so incredible! Bless you guys for all that you do!

[@larryg2705]

They did the same thing in Biloxi. Ben even crowd surfed(which the fans couldn't even do.) Fucking awesome! There was only 7k people at the show

[@valcc7797]

Can't believe I didn't go there :'(

[@thebuzzwithdjdon9011]

i love this