#breaking benjamin confessions

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So, BB came to my city last night, obviously I went. I just wanted to share some of the pictures and videos I have with you guys. They really put on a fantastic show and if any of you haven't seen them live, you need to do it! They are very humble and truly care about their fans and that shows through their performance. I hope you guys like the pics! -G

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I discovered BB when I was in eighth grade, so about in 08-09ish. I was going through the worst of the worst. I was depressed, had a shitty relationship and even contemplated suicide I was so miserable. One night I was on iTunes looking for music and in the top 100 was “I will not bow” so being myself I was like okay this sounds cool. shortly after that I started looking into more music of theirs, and the deeper I went the more in love I became. finally I found a band/artist that truly spoke to me, that almost understood what I was going through. Their music did more then make me happy, it pulled me out of suicide and gave me back my life. I know it’s basic or weird to think a band saved someone’s life, but they did. especially Ben. His voice reached out and spoke to me and I can’t thank him enough for everything he’s done for me, even though I’ve never personally met him.

This past July, the 26th to be exact, I finally saw my favorite band in concert. I was so nervous it was crazy! my anxiety was off the charts and I almost had sort of a mini panic attack I was just all over the place. as soon as the intermission was done after Starset played (another amazing band that you all should check out), the lights went out and they walked on stage. my heart bursted, and all my nervous anxious feelings went away in an instant. I never felt more at home then I did at that concert. I wish I got the opportunity to talk personally to Ben about my experience and how him and the rest of the guys really saved my life, but I didn’t. one day maybe, one day. Fortunately, after the concert they tweeted a photo (the one of Ben posted above looking on to the concert) and I tweeted to them about how incredible the night was, and Ben favorited it. What made me so happy was not only did my favorite artist actually notice me, but he noticed me out of all the other people that have been tweeting him and the band for months! as you can see above, my tweet has been the only tweet he’s favorited this year (other than the second post under mine). it’s like I felt so important in that moment and I got so close to tears of joy.

Ben, if you ever see this, thank you for everything you’ve done. whether you honestly realize this or not, you truly saved my life and you truly gave me the willpower to say fuck it and keep going no matter what. I’m so glad you & the boys are back, and I’m so happy that I could’ve been apart of your comeback. I’m so fucking happy you gave music and touring another chance even with the amount of pain you were/are in. I fucking love you and your music, I hope one day we can meet and sit down and talk together..until then..ROCK ISNT DEAD! ❤️

[breakingbenjaminconfessions]

I discovered BB in 6th grade when my cousin played i will not bow. I thought it was like heavy metal at the time lol, and even though it kinda freaked me out I listened to phobia to check them out. I remember listening to that album daily while i played video games, and to this day I still listen to them, and im seeing them live next month!

Woo! I hope you have a great time at the gig. :D

Thanks for sharing! -K

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“Every one of their albums has at least one song that speaks directly to me. On the latest one it is Hollow, every single time he sings “Love left me hollow” I can feel it in my chest, truer words have never been sung about my life.“

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“BB’s music is sort of cathartic, for me. It’s quite negative sometimes, but somehow it takes all the negativity from inside me and leaves me purified. I always feel much better, much calmer, after listening to breaking benjamin… it’s the feeling of calm after the storm has passed.”

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I "found" them about a year ago, when I went through my musical discovery phase. I never really listened to music too often as a kid, even into middle school. I didn't really like pop, and young me though it and country were all that existed. A friend was playing I will not bow, and I had a weird sense of recognition, and I looked into the band, realising I had heard a lot of their music. I love them, honestly they are one band I'm never disappointed in!

It’s really great to hear that. :)

Thanks for sharing! -K

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“It really bothers me that Ben is the only member listed on Breaking Benjamin's Facebook page. The whole band was listed for awhile, but then removed not long afterwards. The band is more than just Ben, and the official page isn't helping break that mindset of Ben being the ‘only important one’.“

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“I cannot describe how much I fucking love Breaking Benjamin. I can connect with the lyrics a lot, and I doubt any one will ever understand how much this band means to me. It is a dream of mine to see them in concert.“