As Breaking Benjamin took the stage at the Welcome to Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida, the crowd fell into a reverent hush. The iconic rock band was back with a haunting new single, “Something Wicked,” that transported listeners to a darker sonic realm while nodding to the sound that had defined their earlier years.
Pennsylvania rockers Breaking Benjamin had made their triumphant return to the music scene on May 13 with the release of “Something Wicked.” The track, bold and punchy, showcased the band’s willingness to push boundaries and explore new territory while staying true to their roots. Lead singer Benjamin Burnley described it as a reflection of their influences both musically and thematically, a representation of the band’s relentless pursuit of evolution.
Debuting the new single during their set at Welcome to Rockville, Breaking Benjamin received an overwhelmingly positive response from fans. Many noted the similarities to the band’s earlier work, specifically their 2002 debut album, Saturate, with one fan commenting on Instagram, “Old school Breaking Benjamin is BACK!”
The release of “Something Wicked” marked Breaking Benjamin’s first new music since 2024’s “Awaken,” which had seen commercial success and critical acclaim. With their latest single, the band was proving that they were not content to rest on their laurels, but instead were focused on pushing the boundaries of their sound even further.
Following the release of “Something Wicked,” Breaking Benjamin announced a month-long North American tour set to kick off in fall 2026. Starting in Camden, New Jersey, the tour would see the band performing in major cities across the United States and Canada, before concluding in Bristow, Virginia on October 24.
In a statement that accompanied the announcement of the tour, Breaking Benjamin expressed their excitement to connect with fans in person once again and to share their new music live. The band’s dedication to their craft and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of their sound were evident in every note of “Something Wicked,” a song that marked a new chapter in their storied career.
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