Coming Back: Dark Before Dawn, Ember and Aurora
In 2014 we came back. A new lineup, new albums and a No. 1 debut: this is the second chapter of Breaking Benjamin, from Dark Before Dawn to Ember and Aurora.
Who came back in 2014?
By 2014, Ben was the only original member left. That year we announced a reformed lineup, and today the band is Benjamin Burnley on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Jasen Rauch on lead guitar and programming, Keith Wallen on rhythm guitar and backing vocals, and Aaron Bruch on bass and backing vocals.
What was Dark Before Dawn?
Dark Before Dawn (2015) was our fifth studio album. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
And after that?
- Ember (2018): our sixth studio album, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
- Aurora (2020): reworked acoustic versions of our songs, plus a new one.
- "Waiting on the Sky to Change" (2022): a single with Starset.
- "Awaken" and "Something Wicked": our newest singles, with a seventh album on the way.
How does this chapter show up in our designs?
Black and steel, fire and smoke, heavy type: the designs from this chapter are as dark as the records. Every one is on tees, long sleeves, crewnecks and hoodies, and each product page tells you what's on the front and on the back.
What should I try first?
Go with the album you know best: start with the record that hit you hardest. Layer it: a long sleeve under a jacket, or a hoodie on a cold night. Check the fit: each product has its own size chart.