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American rock band known for their post-grunge and alternative metal sound.Breaking Benjamin is an American rock band formed in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in 1998 by lead vocalist and guitarist Benjamin Burnley. The band achieved mainstream success with their second album, 'We Are Not Alone' (2004), featuring the hit 'So Cold'. Their third album, 'Phobia' (2006), included the massive singles 'The Diary of Jane' and 'Breath'. Despite significant lineup changes and a hiatus due to Burnley's health issues, the band returned with new members and continued success with albums like 'Dark Before Dawn' (2015) and 'Ember' (2018).

• Founder Benjamin Burnley has publicly battled health issues, including a well-documented fear of flying that significantly impacted touring.
• The band underwent a major lineup change and hiatus starting around 2010 due to legal disputes between Burnley and former members Aaron Fink and Mark Klepaski, alongside Burnley's health struggles.
• Breaking Benjamin reformed in 2014 with a completely new lineup featuring members from other bands like Adrenaline Mob and Red, alongside longtime touring bassist Aaron Bruch.
• Despite the dramatic lineup changes, the band's post-hiatus albums 'Dark Before Dawn' and 'Ember' both debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.