Breaking Benjamin

USA, 1999–now

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania band led by Ben Burnley, formed in 1999. We Are Not Alone and Phobia ('The Diary of Jane') delivered dark, melodic post-grunge shaped by Burnley's love of Nirvana, Tool and Nine Inch Nails.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Breaking Benjamin and 0 artists Breaking Benjamin influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Breaking Benjamin?

• Nirvana — Ben Burnley's songwriting is rooted in Nirvana — the melodic, dark grunge template underpins Breaking Benjamin.
• Tool — Tool's heavy, atmospheric alt-metal shapes Breaking Benjamin's darker, dynamic textures.
• Nine Inch Nails — Nine Inch Nails' industrial darkness colours Breaking Benjamin's moody post-grunge.