BREAKING BENJAMIN “Awaken” | Aussie Metal Heads Reaction

[@Braddicusfinch]

I feel like Breaking Benjamin are the perfect example of a band that very rarely change things up, but my god, they do it SO well, that that's totally fine

[@aurorecore]

The Diary of Jane is so iconic and reminiscent of my 2000s playlist.

[@UndeadJay98]

Red cold river by them is 🔥🔥🔥

[@pr0tese]

So much nostalgia in this band, and that makes it really hard to give good suggestions to new listeners, but my suggestion would be Blow me away!

[@renzcentino]

Diary of Jane and Breath are the two tracks that got introduced to me ❤️ Also fun fact vocalist of MIW got inspire from breaking Benjamin thats why if you dont listen to breaking Benjamin , you'll say i hear MIW on this which is the ither way around ❤️

[@GarrettHilton-mu5eu]

love the band has been my favourite artist since there "we are not alone" album but as for heavy stuff they dont get much heavy than this but give the song "sugarcoat" or "water" a go

[@wil17am]

Diary of Jane, Dear Agony, Breath. Johnny can finally see a clean shaven Ben in the Breath music video 🤣

[@Tr0ast]

And probably some heavier stuff from Ember maybe :D

[@elissajay2]

This aussie went all the way to LA to see them live and they did not disappoint. Ben doesn't fly so they will never come to Australia. I've been a fan for 15+ years and they are amazing. Check out songs like Failure, I will not bow, Without You, Diary of Jane, Dear Agony, Breath, Give me a sign just to name a few. They are also working on new music.

[@koenv306]

I saw them at Rock am Ring in Germany and once in the Netherlands as well. Maybe they took a boat? Anyway that was 2x in a total of like 16 years😂 Hope they come back! ❤

[@jlowe92]

2004 Halo montages vibes

[@HiroBrown]

They are heavy in the sense of the music first and foremost but balancing it with dark and light melodies. The vocals mirror that with melodic soaring choruses but when he does scream it hits perfect in the right moments

[@jlowe92]

Breaking Benjamin are probably one of the biggest gate way bands from the mid 2000's for alot of people, id suggest checking out the album "Ember" if you want a slightly heavier sound specifically red cold river

[@revan8795]

You should check out their series. Starts with Never Again then Red Cold River, Torn in two then Tourniquet. Also, people have drawn the comparison from Never Again and Masterpiece. Especially if you listen to certain parts of the song together it is pretty similar. Chris sang of song with them live Polyamorous, so they are pretty tight it seems. Glad you guys are diving in can't wait to see your takes on the others.

[@pojanluiz8152]

i would recommend the so cold, diary of jane, bury me alive, and red cold river

[@bobschsk8]

How could you not know? 😅

[@K1NGD0M]

hardest thumbnail you guys have ever made.. THAT'LL SHOW THE ENLARGED FACE THUMBNAILS 😤😤😤

[@nathandjohnny]

😂😂😂

[@koenv306]

Loved the description of how theyd look 😂 Breaking Benjamin are such a mainstay for heavy but not too heavy. Great gateway band (as they were for me). Definitely recommend Dance With The Devil, Hopeless, and Feed The Wolf (but really most of "Ember" if you want a bit more heavy)🔥

[@Damonicus1]

I love this band. Have so for many years, I'm just finding certain things have a very similar sound to previous tracks of theirs. Not saying I don't like this track, I love it, but after 5 years of no new music, I was hoping for something new sounding. This just sounds......safe. As for recommendations, look up their Saturate album. They also were very synonymous with the Halo video game for their track, Blow Me Away.

[@SleepwalkingR]

Such a pretty vocal

[@HiroBrown]

Nath if you like their heavy moments then I suggest these 3 Blow me away (original version) The diary of Jane Lights Out

[@thatoneguy2136]

Diary of Jane is what I would consider their signature song, but they have other good ones too. Follow and Polyamorous are catchy AF

[@lindsay9697]

Another BB head banger 🤘

[@nathansmith6059]

Such an underrated band. So consistant to their sound. Nic N put it beautifully " the heaviest band that isn't supposed to be heavy" Also Johhny you won't see them here, Ben has a phobia of flying and they have never toured outside the US :(

[@koenv306]

They have been in the EU once or twice! Boat i guess😮

[@andrewwillismusic]

recommendation for heavier BB? I'd say Red Cold River, Tourniquet and maybe Psycho