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Ben can you tell us what the insignia is on all your disk is, the insignia is on all your albums, like the one on the finger on WE ARE NOT ALONE,actually on all of your art covers. Thanks I am a huge fan as well as my dad.
Hello, My Name is Todor … Im from Bulgaria!
I wish to thank you for this music that u make and i was wondering can i get an autograph?
HI! i just want to start off saying that i think BB kicks major ass! i dont think it was very fair for them to be one of the opening acts of Nickelback considering they are like a million times better than they will ever be, just stating the facts people. I have loved BB for a while now and its like every song i listen to i decide its my new favorite, u just cant choose 1! lol i thought it was so wierd how i was just reading about them(non stalkerish) lol and it said that Nirvana was his insperation! NIRVANA IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE well besides Breaking Benjamin anyway. its so hard to choose. lol lets all just hope that Ben doesnt end up like Kurt. But anyways as i ramble on to a random post saying how much i love BB knowing that no one will probably read it, i just thought id put it out there that i love love love BB. but who doesnt?? lol xoxoxoxo <3 BB forever!!!!!!
So not a huge question here, but I can’t help but notice that you guys like doing covers, or like to refer to other bands or musicians. Who (musically) do you look up to in this day in age? I do believe that MJK (Maynard James Keenan from Tool) and Trent Reznor would be up there, but would you be able to tell me why? Just a question I’ve wanted to ask, since I remember you guys doing a cover of Hurt (I think?) by NIN, and you started playing Aenema by Tool when you came to Calgary in May.
OMG i love you guys so much and your music!!!:) anyways i have a question for ben
when was the first time you sang in front of someone and when did you know you could sing? also how do you come up with all you songs everyone is so good and amazing to listen to and i seriously listen to you guys everyday, no lie!!
Come to Europe>baltic country plz Ben come to Lithuania or Poland;]
Hi, i was just wondering if you were ever going to tour the UK as i would love to see you live. I have been a Breaking Benjamin fan for a long time and even have the breaking benjamin logo as a tattoo on my forearm. Thanks for your time.
hay its glow stick girl from miliwaukee dark horse tour I tried to give you a sign,with my glow in the dark ben shirt im an idiot iknow , well hope all is well take care love nikki
I have some confusion about the exact lyrics for the chorus of “Skin”. Every website has something slightly different.
Hey guyz!!! I just have to say you guyz rock and kick ass. I love you guyz. I have all the albums and Ive Been to every concert you’ve had in NC. I just want to congratulate you guyz on a WONDERFUL WONDERFUL career. I dont know how you do it but your songs are like my life story. Its like you go inside my head and heart and know what Im thinking. Keep up the good work and keep on keeping on.
come to boston again or ill destroy you on cod..enough said.
First just let me sy that you guys are just so amazing and your music is so good and that your amazing live and that you guys are the main insperation for me learning how to play the guitar.But anyway, my question for Ben is OUT OF ALL THE BANDS THAT YOU HAVE TOURED WITH WHICH ONE WOULD YOU WANT TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MOST AND WHY????????? Thanks alot Ben for taking some of your presious time to answer my question, it means alot to me.by the way i did a project on you guys this past school year in 9th grade and i got a A+…(mainly because my 1st year english teacher is a huge fan also…)
Have you guys thought of making an entire guitar hero game? I bought the track packs for rock band and guitar hero and they were awesome. I would love to play Home, Shallow Bay and Polyamorous.
how long did it take you guys to become a sucessful band cause me and a few friends have started a band because of your band but were not doing to good and i was wondering if you give us a few tips
I am big fan of u……….I wanna know that when u r going to launch another video????
Hello, i know you guys are good friends with 3 days grace but i wondered who other than 3 days grace did you enjoy touring with? I would have loved to see you tour with 3 doors down and Evanescence, they would have been awesome shows! I know you get asked a lot about when are you coming here why wont you tour here? I know Ben is scared of flying and i respect that but if you ever get a chance to visit the UK for a tour via boat then you would have one hell of a reception! I look forward to that day i would travel anywhere in the UK to see it! Much respect to you guys and keep striving to make excpetional music!
when are you coming out with your next album? i just cant wait
Hey, My name is hassan, am from Jordan, I have been a fan for a long time, & cant stop listening 2 Ur songs, really really would love 2 see u live, love u guys \m/
Oh wow I cannot believe I am even getting a chance to ask something to a band that can only be described as 1 word AMAZING!!! Anyways my question is about the lyrics to the diary of Jane… Is it really about a girl, or is there more to it? I mean I saw the video for like the 100th time, and saw on the tombstone there is the name Jane Bryan, which comes up as an actor who starred in the movie “we are not alone”. Which I think goes with her not being able to see herself in the mirrors, but I think that was just a little addition. I looked up some stuff and found that “Jane” was one of the first translations for “Jesus” in the bible, input those words and it makes a lot of sense. Did you guys really come up with this geniosity, or is it just me, anyways can’t love ya enough, music and lyrics is just amazing hope I get written back ~ your biggest fan Josh
Hi my names Coleman and i love every song!
I’m going into the 8th grade and have been a loyal Breaking Benjamin follower for over three and a half years since this past May i just realized the only time you guys came to Nashville was in ‘07 and there are so many people who would appreciate your inspirational music you guys are the reason
i wanted to learn to play guitar right now I’m trying to learn Away (a personal favorite).
(btw ive read all off your current bios from wikipedia your website and things like that)
p.s. i would appreciate if you guys would post what your songs mean to you (i have my own meanings but it would mean so much to me if you all would tell me your inspiration, yeah i know Ben writes the stuff but you guys are a band so the music comes from all of you.
p.s.s
i love the fact that Aaron and Mark left Lifer
because without them it just wouldn’t be Breaking Benjamin
oh yeah if you guys go on iTunes and go on your iTunes essentials page I’m the only one who commented I’m SoilderOfChrist
hey i have huge question to ask ya’ll i live in kingston, Oklahoma and my moms bday is bout to come up and shes turnin 46 she owns a bar over here and she wks her butt off and loves to go to concert when she can. We are throwing a big suprise bday party for her june 26 here at her bar Laura’s ebbtide. We kinda need a band though to top everything off so i was kinda hopin u cld come and sing and rock out to a couple songs then u can leave or stay well get back to me call(6206355941) me or email me
Hi, My name is Michael, I have been listening to you guys for a while now, I heard the song “Breath” and bought the CD. Quickly you became my favorite band. When I was in the Army I remember being on the bus on my way to the airport, listening to your music on my ipod, and I dont know how, or why, but listening to your music just made me full of pride, and enthusiasm for what I was doing. I am out of the army now, but when I listen to songs like “Blow Me Away” and “Here We Are” It takes me back to that time, and for a moment I feel like I am there all over again. No other music has ever affected me in this way, so I just wanted to thank you for making the awesome music you do. I was also wondering when the next trip to the Oklahoma City area after this year will be? I cant wait to get to see you guys live! Thanks for taking time out to read this.
Hey guys, this isnt directed all to just Ben, so id like all of you guys to read. I really hope you read this…i need some input really badly. I am kind of in a tight spot right now…college is here, and i dont have any plans on what to do…its as if ive devoted all my time to singing and nothing else…My ultimate dream is to have a band that becomes big. and i know many other people have this same dream…but i have a burning passion for it…i love music with all my heart. I really dont know what i should do? Ive been looking for a way to contact ANYBODY in this band…and seeing as how you guys are a great inspiration to me, i thought id ask you this question. How do i go about getting into the music business? Where do i begin? I honestly have no idea…Now this is something i really hope you guys take time to understand and read..and you guys are really great. Keep Inspiring guys…
I know its way too late but maybe I’ll get an answer. Where are you from? Willksbarre, PA? Selinsgrove, PA (thats where im from)?
Hey Ben if you read this can you please tell me what your xbox live gamertag is?Thanks in advance.
I was just wondering if it is true that ben broke a rental mic? and if you have a music video for “blow me away” because i can’t find one.
Dear, Burnly & band
What ive been itching to know ever since the releas of phobia is what’s going on with the style of your music?What a dramatic change compared to Sataurate & We are not alone! Not that i dont like it but those first to albums were amazing! Anyone could tell just by looking at you lyrics back then that they had true insperiation behind them and they really communicated with the listner. (i mean no offense its probly just me) and what direction do you see your music heading in?Heavier kinda like Hopeless? (loved those vocals btw) or more lighter like next to nothing?
Can you give any PERSONAL insight into the lyrics of my to favorite songs, Dance with the devil and Firefly, or if they just have a generale meaning.
Also ive been hearing rumors that a few of the band members are NEW born again christians. This really excited me cause i am also… Would this account for the cleanliness of the lyrics in Dear Agony? Thanks for your time! I love all your stuff new and old and always will!
(P.S. We need you guys @ either “rockfest” in cadott WI or “Valley Fair” in wausau WI, caused i missed you guys in lacrosse… Sorry!) also id love to kick all your arses on xbox live in any FPS specialy MW2 my gamertag is: H37
~ Noah
I just have one question, I am from the Detroit area and was listening 89x radio station and they mentioned that you are calling quitting the scene! Is there any truth to that? I am a big fan of yours I have 3 bands that I follow, Disturbed, Seether and you. I would be sadden by your decision, but I can understand how tiring it can be. I wish you good luck for any decision you are making and hopefully will hear an answer.
sincerely
Romuald
Hi.. my name i Cristina and I’m Italian. I live in Sardinia.. I know you’ll never come here. I hope you read this message because I’m so far of you
..Why don’t you come here? Do you know that Sardinia has a great sea? xD I’m joking, I know that Ben is scared to fly(like me xD)… However today I’ve read that Breaking Benjamin band is breaking up.. is it true?? O.O ……thanks for the time, ciaooo 
hey breaking benjamin my name is mitch i loved u in concert plese come play in utica again soon. but my question is whats your favorite song 2 play live?
On your next tour, can you tour with a good band?
lol im jus asking because it’s almost not worth sitting through nickleback shit.
Have you consittered touring Tool, or Five Finger Death, Punch or Avenged Sevenfold?
Five Finger Death Punch*
Hello, ^ ^
My name is Vinicius and I wonder if you’ve ever thought about doing a show here in Brazil. I’m very you. =D
***I’m your fan too!. =D
Hi ben what’s your favorite song on your own album Dear agony album and Phobia album? I hope you guys come to chicago again.
Will you come to Spain? or at least make the october germany tour now in august cuz i’m there now!
I wanna play with you guys Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Please!
lets play MW2
RandyKira is my Gamertag, capital R & K
Hey Ben,
just wanna say I started listening to your band and loved it from the beginning. You seem like down-to-earth musicians and it’s a shame you can’t come by germany for a gig
guess I’ll just have to go see you guys in the states 
My question is: I totally love how you can control your vocals with melodic and screams in between. Can you give me any exercises to practice that and how did you start singing??
Hope my q can still be answered
Hopefully see you soon \m/
Hi Ben I was wondering if u guys will make another album after Dear Agony.
Hey Ben, i just wanted you to know that you inspired me to play the guitar and also wright music. i no i sound like every other fan but your music got me through alot of hard times i just wanted to thank you man and God Bless.
Hey, okay I was wondering if you guys could come and tour in Canada, Ontario. I am seriously lovin’ your music, your my most favourite band, and I really want you guys to tour here. Let me know if you guys are ever going to tour here. Thankyou!
Hoping to see you here in Ontario.
Months ago I challeged you in call of duty but I never got any reply. This leads me to believe that your scared of me. Lucky for you my wireless is a little messed up so my live is down but I expect a reply this time. Email me and well exchange gamertags..Heres the deal. If I win, you have to tour in Boston again, preferably the comcast center and I get a backstage pass and well have a rematch. If I lose then ill leave you alone. (but you still have to tour in boston)… hah..
Jake
When are you guys ever gonna come to Winnipeg Manitoba?
Will you ever come uk you have a massive fanbase over here would be awesome to see you over here sometime been a fan for years.
hi there ……. ben i really like your voice , its so cool
,can you give me and tips about singing , i would definitely love to sing the way you sing or close, im a big big fan of you guys , i plan to start a band of my own some day 
, i hope you guy take out another good album in 2011 like always 
Hey I just wanted to say that I love your music like everybody else on this site
. I would totally love it if you came to Las Vegas, and I think you wuuld get a lot of fans. You guys are my favorite band, and it would be so cool if you toured with Skillet. That would be an amazing concert. I just love your music, especially Dear Agony. It’s the best album yet! I hope you make more music like it, and just really hope you come to Vegas.
Hi Breaking Benjamin
, well first of all you guys are really awesome, I love your music and I can relate to every song you’ve made. I’ve been listening to your music since last year and I seriously, I never stop listening to your music 
!!! Ben, your songwriting skills are very amazing, you’re my inspiration to write my own songs, and of course, the whole band is my biggest influence in my life. Now the question for all the band:
What is your favorite song from your recent album Dear Agony and how do you relate to it?
Hope you guys answer me, you’re my inspiration ^^
Greetings from Mexico, God bless you
Hey Ben,
I have never seen you guys live and I REALLY want to. Please come to TUCSON ARIZONA. You guys should also tour with Rise Against. That would be the best show ever!!!!!!!!!.
p.s.
maybe whenever my band makes it in the big time we can tour with you guys.
Peace and remember dont join the illuminati
hey ben wats up just wondering wats your xbox live gamer tag, and im glad to here that u guys arent breaking up i knew you wouldnt i had hope and sometimes thats all you need
killerMightyman is my gamer tag and people tell me im good so we should play some day
U.S AIR FORCE
I am positively DYING! to get too see you in concert! I checked your official page to see if you were planning a tour to launch “DEAR AGONY” but couldnt find anything. Could you reply to me telling me wether you are going on tour and if so would you come to england?
And my question i really wanted to ask was – The music you make seems to have so much emotion and so much emphasis on certain subjects i was just wondering where do you get your inspiration from? Is it experiences that youve had prior to you making your music or is it emotions that youve felt and just tried to word them?
Thanks! Becci
Hey Ben-
When is the next time you’ll be in or near PA? I’d kill to come see you do a solo show, or the band do a show, and I live in MD, so it’s not that far to come see you, and next time you’re in PA, we DEFF will come to see you!
Hey,
I won’t blame you if you don’t, but you have some huge fans here in Western Australia. Why not pay us a visit?