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Breaking Benjamin

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Musicians

The Resume

    (1998- )
    Formed in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
    Ben Burnley - Vocals, Guitar
    Aaron Fink - Guitar
    Markus James - Bass
    Chad Szeliga - Drums
    Released albums 'Saturate' (2002 and 'We Are Not Alone' (2004)
    Recorded singles 'Polyamorous,' 'So Cold' and 'Sooner or Later'

Why they might be annoying:

    Frontman Ben Burnley claims to have written all but one of the band's songs while half-drunk.
    Their music and lyrics are gloomy and pessimistic.
    They are compared to Staind and Nickelback.
    Aaron Fink and Mark James left their old band, Lifer, just as it was beginning to gain exposure.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They are good friends with Billy Corgan, who contributed to their second album.
    Ben Burnley taught himself to play guitar at 14, by listening to Nirvana's 'Nevermind' repeatedly.
    Ben Burnley's father, whom he credits with getting him into music, travels with the band when they go on tour.
    Before making it big, the band had gained a large local following
    They are influenced by Nirvana, Billy Corgan and Tool.
    They recorded a song for the Halo 2 soundtrack.
    They have been acclaimed as one of the best grunge bands to appear in years.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 34 Votes: 38.24% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 44 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 91 Votes: 63.74% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 191 Votes: 51.83% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 102 Votes: 65.69% Annoying