BREAKING BENJAMIN's Heaviest Song?! Musician Reacts

[@Mommy_Brim]

Breaking Benjamin has been there pretty much my whole Life, they have gotten me through almost all the hard times i've had, when i woke up and saw a notification that they had finally released something again, i was crying for a good hour, they just feel like home and comfort, love the reaction 🤍

[@PeterCleff]

@@Mommy_Brim That's genuinely beautiful. I can definitely relate to that. It's so interesting how their music has been the soundtrack to most of my life at this point.

[@PeterCleff]

@@Mommy_Brim also, thanks for checking out the video!

[@Mommy_Brim]

@PeterCleff of course, I feel like I've found a fun channel with this video. I'm glad I got to watch it 🤘 and definitely, breaking benjamin is like that gateway drug into metal and rock that ends up just sticking around and you can never get enough of haha

[@PlagueXKill3R]

Same bro.

[@carlosalbertomunozgiron6089]

Me to. Since i have 10 and i discovered them and now i am 27 and here i am. Ioyal fan to the end 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻. Definitively in My top 8 of all time

[@Fyrecide]

Some bands are great for breaking new ground and pushing boundaries, and then there are bands like BB that are just great at what they consistently do; refined, amazing grooves, amazing production, stellar vocals, and catchy riffs and choruses. There’s nobody that does it better.

[@PeterCleff]

@@Fyrecide I completely agree. Don't get me wrong. If they tried something different I would be first in line, but the fact that I can go to breaking benjamin the same way I go to a favourite comfort meal.

[@gtstartat89]

Love seeing a fellow Breaking Benjamin fan reaction. Been listening to them since Saturate came out. Wish I May is still one of my favorite songs ever.

[@PeterCleff]

I've been listening to some of their older albums since making this and Saturate is definitely top 10 for me👌All hits as far as I'm concerned.

[@boost91]

BB gives you EXACTLY what you want....and leaves you wanting more!! Ben is awesome!!

[@PeterCleff]

Like I said, they're like that Danny Davito meme where he's in the movie theater crying and just softly utters "I get it" They're probably the band I'll force my kids to listen to🤣

[@itsmorbintime4990]

Such an awesome reaction 😄 good to see other Breaking Benjamin fans

[@PeterCleff]

Thanks so much! I feel the same way! They deserve all the love coming their way!

[@LilsqUIRT6671]

I remember staying up late and I was on KZbin then I saw breaking Benjamin with a new song I ran to my brothers room and me and him were screaming and jamming to this song it was so much fun 😂😂😂

[@boost91]

Awesome!! I can feel that (my brothers and I all love them too)...a good brother is one of life's greatest gifts...that and a new BB track after 5+ yrs 🤣

[@PeterCleff]

Damn that hits hard🤣you almost had me in tears man. I've gotta call my sister now.

[@DravoTheDragon]

Love the video man, Breaking Benjamin has been one of my favorite bands for most of my life and this song is such a banger.

[@PeterCleff]

Thanks man! I've been really enjoying these reactions/reviews. I have managed to only choose bangers so far🤣

[@ordinaryriffboi900]

love your energy dude, the song is a banger 🔥

[@PeterCleff]

@@ordinaryriffboi900 I appreciate it man! I mostly only reply to songs that I know will get me excited. I do think it leads to the most enjoyable videos.

[@matias9030]

My taste in music has evolved a lot since i first got into rock music, i went from Punk Rock as a child, to Metalcore and Power Metal now (i´m 29), but when i first listened to BB in the soundtrack of Halo 2, i really like that song, then i listen to The Diary Of Jane and i totally fell in love with that sound, and they´ve been my favorite band since then. I was so happy when my favorite band returned with Dark Before Dawn that i have a son named Benjamin xD. So happy they keep making music and people are giving the love they deserve. Great reaction man, i sub :)

[@carlosalbertomunozgiron6089]

Me Even before that song. i discovered them in their second album phobia with the soundtrack of NASCAR 07 for Xbox , the diary of Jane that was included in that Game and here i am now (with 27) loyal fan to the end

[@carlosalbertomunozgiron6089]

And this is like their album phobia and ember would have a baby 😂😂😂😂 but with stereoids

[@PeterCleff]

So first off, thanks for the sub! And then, we pretty much have the exact same story when it comes to the evolving taste. I'm also 29 and our generation definitely got some of the best musical queues from video game soundtracks. Halo 2, The Tony Hawk games, Burnout. Some really nice heavy tracks for us to sink our teeth into.

[@PeterCleff]

That's definitely one of my favorite songs too. Great album!

[@PeterCleff]

That's a really good comparison. Still familiar, but packing a way harder punch.

[@darkSide262]

First video of you I see, and everything you mentioned about BB, you liking the melodic cleans over harsh vocals and overtime liking harsh more and more is exactly how i developed my tastes with BB being my intro. Loved it. You earned a sub

[@PeterCleff]

So firstly, much appreciated for the sub! And then, I definitely think there's a lot to say for learning to love harsh vocals. It's an aquired taste, and people tend to initially reject things that go against their comfort zones. So micro-dosing harsh vocals is definitely something I recommend to people who want to get into metal, or have friends who they want to play music to.

[@alexsolis5571]

Thank you for mentioning the chord change near the end. Really nice touch they added and really changes the feel of the song. Great video!

[@PeterCleff]

@@alexsolis5571 it's those little touches that really bring me back to songs like this.

[@craigus1991]

Man, your energy is perfect hahaha. You reacted exactly as I did and I love the track for the same reasons

[@PeterCleff]

@@craigus1991 Haha thank you🤣This band definitely knows how to get the vibes out of me!

[@ejjordan3984]

Song is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 hope they make an album been a fan of breaking Benjamin since their first album

[@PeterCleff]

@@ejjordan3984 same here! Super hyped for more.

[@sickbeatsproductions6664]

I sent this song to my brother while he was driving and he said he started crying. The emotion they bring out of you is just amazing. I only listen to them while working out. 🦾

[@PeterCleff]

They are really good for working out👌👌

[@e-reefah9087]

Forreal I hope to God they neva stop makin albums. BB one of my top 5 bands period

[@PeterCleff]

A million percent yes! They're one of those bands I'll be blasting on long drives. "Kids...this is what your dad listened to when he was younger". Killer.

[@jt9411]

Yes, this is a single off their upcoming album they've been working on. If I had to guess, it'll probably come out in early 2025, although nothing has been confirmed yet.

[@PeterCleff]

@@jt9411 That is excellent news honestly. I'm always happy to wait as long as they need. I know how long it takes to make an album. If it's anything like this one, It'll be incredible.

[@karlalerod]

Love your reaction!! Following!!

[@PeterCleff]

Thank you so much!

[@lastpieceofhell7891]

Breaking Benjamin is one of my favourite bands that i can hear hours and hours and i never get tired of listening them!

[@PeterCleff]

I feel the same way! I must have listened to Phobia and Dear agony a million times at the back of art class. I've been revisiting them since shooting this video and loving every moment.

[@boost91]

that breakdown is "upsettingly good"...ok that's awesome!! subbed brother!!

[@PeterCleff]

I couldn't find any other word to explain it🤣Thank you so much!

[@thomasmarshall3302]

That last chorus is so deeply complex! The’Awake’ repeat in the final chorus is amazing!

[@PeterCleff]

@thomasmarshall3302 I know right?! That's what they do best honestly. Really keeps you listening.

[@cv1725]

BB, Three Days Grace, and Linkin Park were my gateway bands to hard rock and then, later, heavier metal bands.

[@PeterCleff]

@@cv1725 I definitely share that sentiment. Without those bands, I wouldn't be a metal head today.

[@midwestmulisha820]

Same, BB was definitely one of the main bands that got me into heavier music. Even in metal, i like the more dramatic sound like BB

[@PeterCleff]

Dramatic is definitely a good word for it. If you want another good band with some of those vibes, check out Within Temptation. Heavy music with orchestral elements and almost operatic vocals.

[@notchjohnson4351]

Love this, Breaking Benjamin is savage, people who listen to the same ole same ole don't understand until you play music you might not hear how complex their music is it has perfect layering.

[@PeterCleff]

@@notchjohnson4351 you nailed it. There's a bunch of tiny details you might miss entirely on your first listen.

[@ExpiredPorridge]

the bit where you talk about clean vocals reminded me of the band RED, it has a similar blend of melodic clean with screaming, but with more of a larger than life powerful theme with orchestral instruments too, as well as some synth. Of beauty and rage is a perfect album to look at

[@ExpiredPorridge]

also the last chorus where he briefly goes into a falcetto on 'call' hits so well

[@PeterCleff]

That's an excellent comparison! Thank you for reminding me that RED exists. A dearly departed friend of mine loved that band, so they always bring back good memories for me. I'll probably be listening to them for the rest of the day!

[@PeterCleff]

It might be my favorite part of the song. I neglect to do that in my music, and I wont be sleeping on it any more.

[@pickboy77]

Jasen, BB lead guitarist, was in Red, and still had songwriting credits on a couple albums after he left the band.

[@PeterCleff]

@pickboy77 wow, that's so cool. That happens more often than people think.

[@jeffreydean5112]

Heavy musically and emotionally. They do it better than any other band.

[@PeterCleff]

For sure! I immediately went back to listen to some of their older stuff after shooting this video🤣they're really one of the best bands.

[@HilsMeow]

Yep, such a visceral reaction to this song. Defo shed a few tears myself 🙌🔥

[@PeterCleff]

Thank you! I'm always happy to find songs like this.

[@Neil_Nunez]

At least someone else is with me on the Phobia/Dear Agony vibe that come with this song

[@PeterCleff]

@@Neil_Nunez for sure. I just couldn't unhear it.

[@Neil_Nunez]

@@PeterCleff i have a friend and i told her dang im getting a continuation of Phobia/Dear Agony vibe from the song and she gave me a startled look and was like yk now that you point it out i cant unhear it

[@PeterCleff]

@Neil_Nunez absolutely! That era of BB holds up so well. I'm really excited for this new album.

[@Neil_Nunez]

@@PeterCleff im stoked for whatever they have planned ive been a fan ever since i was old enough to listen to music and understand the themes behind them

[@VyceEcho]

Superbe reaction!

[@PeterCleff]

@@VyceEcho many thanks! I'm really happy I was able to check it out today!

[@BattleBrickState]

The only reason i knew about BB was becuz of Halo 2 back then. And boi, I've loved BB ever since

[@PeterCleff]

@@BattleBrickState that's why I love it when bands do stuff on soundtracks!

[@elizaszkotak6637]

Could you react to the new daughtry songs like “the reckoning” “the dam” or “artificial” they recently have been branching out into heavier music and it’s FANTASTIC

[@PeterCleff]

@@elizaszkotak6637 great recommendation! I've been loving the new direction Daughtry has gone, so I definitely want to react to the new songm I've avoided listening to the reckoning so far in hopes to do a reaction.

[@elizaszkotak6637]

@ you won’t be disappointed 😁

[@abigailwiese7490]

Wife reacts: 10/10. Good continuation of content.

[@PeterCleff]

Wow. Honestly, I think this review is biased. And I can't take it seriously. You obviously went into this wanting to love it. Otherwise the review would have been more genuine.

[@PhiferFootball]

I love it. Favorite band. But now imagine BB NOW with Phobia-Dear Agong drummer Chad Szeliga

[@PeterCleff]

Dream linup!

[@Tedagens7168]

Anyone else here who used to see them at places like Tink's in Scranton BEFORE they got 'noticed'?

[@PeterCleff]

@@Tedagens7168 man I wish I could have seen a band like this in a small venue before they got big. I guess it goes to show you never know where your local band will go🤣

[@Tedagens7168]

@@PeterCleff I wonder exactly how they got signed/promoted? I know from being in the area, the big FM radio station 97.9 , pushed them a lot. BTW, on the side bar suggestions while watching your video, these guys came up, ever seen their vids DYSTOPICA cover FREE WHEEL BURNING. nice cover kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpOXZZeIZ8agpMk

[@PeterCleff]

@@Tedagens7168 I would also love to know the exact story, but I do know that in the rock and alternative scene, usually good music gets rewarded eventually. So I'm not shocked they made it big.

[@Tedagens7168]

@@PeterCleff oh yeah, i subbed you too

[@PeterCleff]

@Tedagens7168 thank you so much! 🙏

[@jurgennolte7577]

Won't be surprised if this time they make one a really heavy one they are more than capable and have the right to it.

[@PeterCleff]

I completely agree. I think with the internet, bands are less pressured to aim for "radio friendly" like they were in the early 2000s. Because now you can really reach any audience you want.

[@gregorysilva6592]

Ive been a breaking ben fan for a long time i found out about them in 2011 when they were on a hiatus but I got a band recommendation for you check out pay money to my pain, if you like this style of song the song from here to somewhere might be up your alley or weight of my pride thats another song to check out.

[@PeterCleff]

I'l definitely check those out. I'm always keen for more bands in this style. This band is definitely a good band to reccomend to people.

[@Nannavanwyk]

Mom reacts.... It brings back memories of when you grew up...,

[@PeterCleff]

@@Nannavanwyk That's so sweet! Thank you!

[@bestfriendsthesequel]

Maybe its the 90s kid in me but I'm sure someone will turn this into a fun anime music video😅

[@PeterCleff]

@@bestfriendsthesequel I almost edited one myself just for olt times sake!🤣

[@Tedagens7168]

I wouldn't call it 'heavy' but their first album, saturate, was pretty "hard". IMO ,back then, BB and a few other bands were beginning to re-introduce people (as in the radio listening public) to hard rock after all that whiney boy sh1t from the 90's. I worked in the Scranton PA area at the same time, before they got 'noticed' and were mainly playing local live clubs (there are videos on YT, check things like 'breaking bad live at tinks entertainment scranton pa' or 'the staircase Pittston PA'). Their music, along with other local bands like Lifer, was all over the place, couldn't walk down a Scranton street without hearing something from SATURATE playing from some window somewhere cool times in a sh1t city 😆

[@PeterCleff]

That's honestly so cool! You touch on a good point. The hard vs. Heavy thing is a spectrum that I find myself debating a lot. That being said, It's so cool to be reminded that our favourite bands also played pub gigs before people noticed them.

[@ADDERANGLE]

God is all over this one boys!!!

[@PeterCleff]

@@ADDERANGLE so hyped for the album!

[@ADDERANGLE]

@@PeterCleff yeah man me too, You can tell the literally put everything into there songs!! Benjamin Burnley is a genius imo.

[@PeterCleff]

@ADDERANGLE absolutely! It's for good reason that their songs are so beloved. Like I mentioned, this band has been a massive influence on my work for years. So I'm just hyped to hear new material.

[@ADDERANGLE]

@I tell you what man, I’ve watched some of your videos and you are very talented! People like you are extremely rare in today’s society, I wish you good fortune. Merry Christmas.

[@anml9962]

red cold river is the heaviest

[@PeterCleff]

Oof, really good one for sure. I think you might be right. This song has a lot of similar vibes.

[@paivioselanne]

I would say Hopeless and Torn In Two are even heavier. Hopeless - alongside Sugarcoat, Topless, and The Diary of Jane - is also one of BB's few songs with death growls.

[@traviswilliams3366]

No. Breaking the Silence, Wish I May, and Believe are the heaviest sir.

[@PeterCleff]

@@traviswilliams3366 all really solid songs for sure. Especially believe, I have to agree🤣that's one of their heaviest for sure.

[@andrethegreat22_za39]

South African?? Klink so! :D ZA ZA ZA

[@PeterCleff]

YES!!!!! ZA ZA ZA!!!!

[@holleyz713]

I'm convinced the record label paid several reactors to declare this the "heaviest BB song" because it's absolutely not.

[@PeterCleff]

@@holleyz713 So, as much as you're probably right about it not being the heaviest, it's definitely one of their heavier tracks as compared to the hits that most people associate them with. Fans know they have deep cute that go nice and hard, but the majority of their hits lean a bit more rock. So this is pretty hardcore for them.

[@jurgennolte7577]

Since their back yes it is for now others will come just the first again.

[@MattWilhoit]

Bb is always one of my go to bands they are awesome

[@PeterCleff]

Same! They're one of the few bands of that era that, for me, hold up a 100%! Some of the edgier bands i might still enjoy, but maybe the lyrics are a bit cringe to me now, but BB is 100% still just as awesome as the day I found them.

[@MattWilhoit]

@PeterCleff yep the old 3 days grace line up bb and for me Maynard from tool, puscifer, apc

[@PeterCleff]

@MattWilhoit all really solid bands. I go back to 3 days grace often.

[@e-reefah9087]

Forreal I hope to God they neva stop makin albums. BB one of my top 5 bands period

[@PeterCleff]

I completely agree. I hope to be listening to new BB in my old age home!