Breaking Benjamin interview - Benjamin and Jasen

Benjamin and Jasen about Dark Before Dawn, the european fanbase, their musical influences, sound consistency, quality songwriting, the new band line-up, their live performances, hating the same things, their aspirations, the future of the band.
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Video interview with the singer and guitarist Benjamin Burnley and lead guitarist Jasen Rauch from the American rock band Breaking Benjamin. FaceCulture spoke with Benjamin and Jasen about their new album Dark Before Dawn, their first time in Europe, the european fanbase, their musical influences, sound consistency, quality songwriting, the new band line-up, their live performances, hating the same things, their aspirations, the future of the band, new stuff being in the making, writing more collaboratively, and a lot more! (29/05/2016)

[@Raven135]

I've said it before and I must say it AGAIN 😂. If only all Rock star interviews we're so kind. He really is so consiensious in his demeanor. Refreshing to have the balance!

[@danajessop2835]

I will say, Ben, that I can't ever see myself getting bored with your music as the interviewer suggested. Also, I agree with you, you keep the sound that I love but each album, each performance you bring it with quality songwriting and a damn fine band. Well done gentlemen.

[@ogbee9690]

Spot On.

[@ThisIsWheelLife]

Breaking Benjamin kept me alive after I woke up in the hospital paralyzed. 🖤

[@kariqualters5908]

Well…. Considering I’m watching this 6yrs later and still listening to Ben’s music, I’m guessing fans aren’t getting ‘bored’ with his music!!!!!

[@davidletriz1465]

Best band ever!!! Ben is a musical genius every song is awesome and filled with emotion please never stop making music BB because now a days kids and teen listen to allot of garbage.

[@wolfreagent]

I agree with you on that

[@ogbee9690]

People will find anything to hate about a band. BB are fantastic, great songwriters for sure, consistency in this case is quality, fuck the haters that complain about them not changing their sound drastically. You don't know what you've got till it's gone. In this case, if BB were to change their sound.

[@TheKing-uu7jn]

Jason was a member of RED before joining breaking benjamin

[@lindathetford3776]

woah seriously?? no way! i saw a member of one of my fav bands before he joined another i like?? COOL

[@leviathandiabolo6296]

Poor Jasen... The guy had a stillborn child....now I think Red Cold River was based on his story

[@followerofChrist26]

I really have learned a lot just by investigating Benjamin as a person. I really admire and support what he says from 7:44 to 8:21. He really is sincere and full of gratitude for what he can do with his life. I think his music and talent is really inspirational and wish him the best!

[@alexgraefe.photoYT]

This interview was really great! Some of the best questions you could have asked them!

[@michaelgaffney4619]

I don't mind the comments on Rush... I don't think they're really saying the band sucks, but it's just not what they like. I'm not a huge rush fan either - as a musician do I respect them? Of course, there's no doubt. No professional musician should say they don't respect the members of Rush because it's so clear that they're talented and paved the way for thousands of musicians. I think Ben and Jasen would agree,they don't think the music sucks, they just don't care for it so they don't listen to it. For example I may get hate but I'm not a big Beatles fan. Same reasoning, it just isn't something I like to listen to, but as a rock musicians I know I respect those musicians for what they've done. :)

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yeah I'm not a Rush fan either and as a Canadian it's almost expected you ought to be. Lees voice is in a range I dislike is all. It's just societies demand for conformity you MUST like the same bands you MUST think the same way etc. Even Ben with his flying he says straight out he has a phobia is not saying it's to fight climate change or anything which he could virtue signal about if he wanted to.

[@mars-the-ethereal9609]

same with me and nirvana, i have huge respect for them, theyre just not the kind of music i like apart from a couple songs

[@diegomazzaron9191]

I’m very disappointed about that, if somebody says things like that are just hate or ignorance. Rush are great and the only thing about this guys than I can agree is the voice of Geddy because is very particular and singular.

[@synyster6.426]

You guys have been my favorite band since phobia

[@ogbee9690]

@Mandy Vin most underrated band imo

[@mikemclean5815]

From 8:48 to 9:59, I think Ben offers a decent justification for why he fired Aaron Fink and Mark Klepaski. He had written all of the songs up to that point, and so he owned the rights to them. Fink and Klepaski got into thinking that because they were in the room with Ben when he showed it to them, that somehow they “wrote it too,” and were at liberty to release a remixed version of one of Ben’s songs without his consent. But they were wrong, and they lost, and now Ben has rebuilt the band without them.

[@AnnaLVajda]

Some people are just used to taking credit for other peoples work because some people just want to be "nice" or "share" etc. then someone else recognizes that as being taken advantage of or plagiarism. Intellectual content gets copyrights and such just for that reason. Look at how Nikola Tesla had all his patents ripped off.

[@jeffwells3110]

Just saw these guys here in Dothan, AL. Great show!! Love this band!!

[@wisdomwasteland1916]

thank you for having this interview I always wanted to hear from Ben in a while thank you :D

[@gagetherobloxgod2466]

Wisdom Wasteland

[@Rockeman182]

These guys are really cool and chill. I like this interview

[@alyssabrown6214]

You guys are so sarcastic and you can tell not by your tone but by Ben's facial expressions🤣🤣 I love it lmao

[@consumeobey2479]

New breaking Benjamin album confirmed late 2017-mid 2018!!! woohoo!!!!

[@stephenfabrizio2286]

Who confirmed that?

[@consumeobey2479]

+Stephen Fabrizio hope. really. Was saying so because Ben just basically said they are working on a new album

[@tannerfreeman9121]

i believe it will come late 2017. i also believe they will release a single early 2017. This is essentially a whole new band, with all the new ideas flying in and the extra help from the new band members, i think two and a half years is plenty enough time to make a new album.

[@tannerfreeman9121]

think about it, saturate came out in 2002. then followed "we are not alone" in 2004. next we had "phobia" in 2006. "dear agony came out in 2009. barely 3 years later.

[@stephenfabrizio2286]

+Consume Obey Oh ok lol Yeah id assume so around that time

[@k28_95z]

I can relate to Ben not flying to other countries. I used to have claustrophobia, so with that being said the album Phobia is extremely relatable! 🙏🤘🔥

[@isiahlockett519]

Not surprised he has a flying phobia.Most of the greatest artists have died in plane crashes..its a weird omen so thats probably something he is aware of.

[@captaindeadpool1997]

Isiah Lockett he also has a phobia of death

[@Raven135]

Impressed you see that! (In that way to use the word Omen)

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yeah people are allowed to have issues. I don't drive because my Dad nearly died in a car accident and lost a leg when my Mom was expecting me and she thought she might have a miscarriage due to stress so I don't trust other drivers on the road having grown up hearing how one distracted driver can ruin your life in an instant. People think it odd I don't drive but they didn't live my life even my Dad drove again after the accident but I don't want to.

[@f1rebreather123]

I like that BB keeps the same style and sound, but it never sounds old or like they are running out of ideas

[@arthurb6059]

Ben, you rock, man! Don't listen to bad comments, they mat be out of pure envy... and what a stupid question this interviewer made: "Why never change?" Great answer. I coud see you took a deep breath in order not to be rude, LOL.

[@Anshulkatta]

phobia... his album... he has height phobia :)

[@zerosix042013]

I’m so sad that Ben is afraid of flying I really hope you guys visit Amsterdam again!

[@richardmetalfan94]

Needs to get some knock out pills so he can fly

[@chrisvoss4499]

there sound is the shit😀 it take me on a journey I find very relatable bad ass and meaningfull. his vocals are are fire 🔥 and the guitar riffs are bad as fuck, full of power😀 "TAME THE 🔥 FROM WITHIN!!!, YOU WONT BRAKE ME!! LOVE WILL TIE THE TURNICET!!!, AND SUFFACATE ME!!!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@gagetherobloxgod2466]

cool

[@jchooie]

“We are too”

[@HenrikLien]

I remember hearing from 50 questions from Shaun Foist that his favorite band was Rush, and favorite drummer was Neil Peart? Haha I guess they found the wrong drummer.

[@GrampsGaming91]

No! I love Rush lol.

[@ogbee9690]

They are kinda the opposite of breaking benjamin if you think about it though: rush=intricate, all over the place, experimental. they try to break boundaries. BB= more simplified patterns and rhythms, more grounded with their work (they have a formula that works really well and stick to it), they are an amazing band that knows how to write continuously good song after song using their formula. I personally prefer and have more respect for BB just because of Ben's vocals and songwriting talent, their charm is in the way they turn what could be generic same old post grunge into rock and roll majestic masterpieces, their music moves people unlike alot of the generic mainstream post grunge mush. they are so damn talented and underrated.

[@captainfordo3969]

@@ogbee9690 “Rush=intricate” 😂😂😂😂

[@hannaha.4102]

I didn't know Ben didn't fly.

[@bradchambers11]

Just a guess but I'd say that "Ashes of Eden" will be the next single .... but t tht is a guess ....

[@TheNerdyGinger]

They released a music video for that over a month ago, dude.

[@omarcito956]

when's the next album????

[@captaindeadpool1997]

Omar Jasso they are not sure they are working on new material but there is no release date for a new album

[@omarcito956]

thanks for letting me know.

[@captaindeadpool1997]

Omar Jasso anytime

[@TheBryce2007]

Wait, you think Rush sucks but cover Tool in your live shows? Meanwhile, the Foo Fighters inducted Rush into the RR Hall of Fame. You're killing me, Ben.

[@simonealbertini5580]

I agree with you, Ben moron

[@ilay829]

Tool>>>>>>>> But yeah geddy is a legend and neil is almost as good if a drummer as danny carey.

[@user-kn2vm8kp2h]

❤ I guess you know Liz Taylor had a room in her house just for MJ...😊

[@diegomazzaron9191]

I think Ben don’t like Rush because the original Breaking Benjamin members are Rush fans.

[@diegomazzaron9191]

Hey guys don’t touch RUSH!

[@Leafsfanforever]

Why did Ben fire the entire lineup if only two guys did some shady stuff

[@christianb1707]

Chad Szeliga quit after the other two were fired

[@tiogajohnston5958]

Absolutely agree Rush sucks 😕 🤣 breaking Benjamin is pretty great

[@jjmikhail]

Is it just me or do they look shattered?

[@missmandyy6051]

probably just jet lag. Ben doesn't drink

[@eduardo.arizmendi5413]

+Mandy anymore.

[@missmandyy6051]

+Eduardo. Arizmendi im aware.

[@eduardo.arizmendi5413]

+Mandy lol.im so glad there back.

[@tannerfry2415]

jjmikhail Singer has wet brain.

[@8hawk6]

Sorry guys, but Rush set the bar to which every rock band should dream of achieving. And very few do. Long live Geddy, Alex and Neil!!

[@captainfordo3969]

“Rush set the bar” 😂😂😂😂

[@8hawk6]

@@captainfordo3969Rush sold out arenas for over 40 years. Yes, they set the bar and BB will never achieve it.

[@captainfordo3969]

@@8hawk6 Maybe their iconic for all the drunk dads out there but not anymore

[@8hawk6]

@@captainfordo3969 yeah, after Neil's passing.

[@wadewilson2412]

Yeah too bad they’ll never have 1/10 the career Rush has had

[@ogbee9690]

eh, rush may be better technically, but I consider benjamin just as good of a songwriter at least. this guy can fucking write.

[@sc-sportscompilations5753]

I don't think Ben realizes how huge Breaking Benjamin used to be 10 years ago. I mean this guy was a legit top rockstar. Now look at him, he looks so different, bad different. His voice changed extremely. Disappointing how stars fall. We will always remember prime Breaking Benjamin.

[@captainsin7126]

Tom Bekhor he's suffering from a chronic illness. Let's see how you fare under the same circumstances. Simple minded fucks.

[@TheKing-uu7jn]

So if that is the case. What was the last album/EP that he was "Prime" Benjamin Burnley

[@lindathetford3776]

what?? to me its the other way around he looks better and their sound and look has only improved

[@Costazx88]

Tom Bekhor have you listened to the recent albums???????wtf is wrong with you

[@therantwithgrant2051]

Tom Bekhor you're an idiot. Dark Before Dawn was fantastic! Ember already starting off great.