ION INDIE MAGAZINE September 2015, Volume 16 | Page 166
July 26, 2015
Bank of NH Pavilion
Story and Photography by Mark Myers • www.markmyersphotography.com
With a massive 23 song set, BREAKING BENJAMIN has never sounded better live. The newest members provided the backing
vocals and guitar power that lacked during live performances in the past. Previously, Breaking Benjamin’s live shows relied
on backing tracks to get the sound that they easily achieve with the quality musicians in today’s lineup. BEN BURNLEY’S vocals
were strong and spot on. His loyal fans were very impressed with his genuine heartfelt tribute to America and our military. Ben,
the only original member of Breaking Benjamin, was a busy man--coming out during the last song for STARSET and helping
vocally on “My Demons”. Breaking Benjamin as a band didn’t disappoint--playing new songs from “Dark Before Dawn”, older
hits and even managed a few awesome covers from QUEEN, NIRVANA and a couple from TOOL. I especially enjoyed the medley
that started with the “Imperial March” from “Star Wars”. I’m definitely looking forward to their show coming up in November
in Portland, Maine. This band will definitely just keep getting better and better!
Breaking Benjamin is: Benjamin Burnley (lead vocals and guitar), Aaron Bruch (bass and backing vocals), Keith Wallen (guitar
and backing vocals, Jasen Rauch (guitar) and Shaun Foist (drums).
SET LIST:
So Cold
Follow
Angels Fall
Break My Fall
Unknown Soldier
Who Wants to Live Forever (Queen cover)
Blow Me Away
Failure
Breath
Phase
Away
Ænema (Tool cover)
Shallow Bay
Give Me a Sign
Polyamorous
Imperial March/Schism/Smells Like Teen Spirit/Walk
Evil Angel
Until the End
I Will Not Bow
Encore:
Dance with the Devil
Lights Out
Intro
The Diary of Jane
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