I had a chance to meet Ben and we were able to talk. I thanked him for songs that helped me through depression and something just clicked. We talked for over 20 minutes about depression and fighting ourselves. He is a great guy after talking with him he said, “People like you and I don’t suffer depression. We battle it. We won’t win every battle but we will win the war.” Their songs are dark, and that makes me delve deeper into myself and I realize no matter how dark the song, there is always a shred of hope.

Breaking Benjamin is, in the most weird comparison ever, the vanilla ice cream of metal/hard rock. Now, before you come at me with pitch forks and torches, hear me out. They're comforting. You can go a while without hearing them but as soon as his voice hits... you're home. You know what to expect, and it's just as good as you remember. Sure, there are other flavors that are nice, but vanilla does what it does to a perfection. It's so welcoming.

Listen to the entire Dear Agony album. It's worth it.

Try 'Ashes of Eden' by Breaking Benjamin, amazing lyrics

MORE BREAKING BENJAMIN!!!!

You should do a breaking benjamin reaction series !

If you thought this was sad....just wait till you hear Anthem of the Angels off of this album

"Evil Angel", while not my favorite song on Phobia, is basically the other side of the coin to this. It's before he got sober, talking about his relationship with alcohol. A lot of songs on Phobia seem to be him dealing with his addiction. It's a dark, painful, gorgeous album.

The alcoholic side of him committed suicide and no longer exists he didn’t want to be buried by the faceless enemy which is the alcohol.

Give me a sign - breaking Benjamin. Agony about someone else fading away instead of himself

Yes, "The Breakup Album." Got me through several difficult times in my life. Very cathartic.

You gotta react to this whole album man, it’s a masterpiece

Alex had the face of a concerned man while reading those lyrics. I feel you bro

Alex’s reaction is beautiful and genuine. I’ve loved this song since it first came out, but I never knew the full meaning behind the lyrics. The moment Alex stopped head bobbing and focused on the lyrics gave me goosebumps. It hits hard.

Love your reactions Alex, but FINALLY this isn’t a Metallica video lol

This song featuring Lacey Sturm is epic.

"Polyamorous" 1st BB song i heard and still my favorite

You should listen to Dear Agony Aurora version ft. Lacey Sturm

I singed this song in 2012 when my mom was in her last days(she died from cancer) at a highschool concert. I dedicated this song to her and also the song Unknown soldier. She will always remain in my heart as a soldier that fought for her family. Love you mom

I would suggest the Aurora version to its sadder imo

I been waiting for this for…EVER

"I know there's been a lot of Metallica on the album" Uh... yeah, that's typically how albums work 😉 (jk, I know what you meant)

This hits hard on my end, my dad is an alcoholic and he's the type to use words to cut people down when drunk. I have dealt with a lot of depression through my life because of it. I have had... Those thoughts... But I pushed through. No matter what you are going, for whoever is reading this, you can make it. I believe you can. If I am able to push through the negative thoughts and feeling like I'm literally a waste of space, I know you can too. I am lucky to have friends that are there for me, despite being online. Don't throw everything away, pain is only temporary, we just don't know how long it will last. Look to your friends, talk to them, let them know where you're at. Sometimes having that one person that knows can be enough for a new path to open, a path with less pain.

Dear agony featuring lacy strum is absolutely beautiful.

Memphis may fire - blood and water And then old Memphis may fire And then hollow front! 🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙

"Dark of You" and "Far Away" are some of my favs from Breaking Benjamin right now, which is tough to choose, there are ALLOT of great and good songs through out the library.

I clicked so fucking fast when I saw one of my favorite bands

The Aurora version with Lacey Sturm is a must watch. The video is extremely well done, and that performance takes the song to another level IMO

Alex... PLEASE LISTEN to Arise by Flyleaf. It has such a moving sound and to me, makes me feel so many emotions. Really good song dude

Alex, you should check out Breaking Benjamin’s “We Are Not Alone” album. You already reacted to “So Cold” (the first track on this album) so you should check out the next song, called “simple design.” It’s a masterpiece let me tell ya.

Yessss! One of my all time favorite bands! Been listening to them since I was 14. So, more than half my life now lol

I really wish the reactors reacted more to Breaking Benjamin, they are such a great band with no bad songs. I have some suggestions: Save Yourself, Unknown Soldier, Sooner Or Later, You Fight Me, You, Skin, Into The Nothing, Failure, Forever, The Dark Of You. I could say many more lol.

This song saved my life through the darkest moments. 🌹

I never really thought that the line "I feel nothing anymore" was about suicide, but about that emotionless state you get in when you're Deep into an addiction and nothing matters and the addiction doesnt bring the same feelings that got you addicted. Its usually just before you find rock bottom... or a suicide attempt

I have to say, even though my reasons don't come from the same background as yours, at 28 I've never been drunk either nor do I ever want to. I respect your belief and I'm glad momma Hef is in a better place. I truly believe that your relationship with her is the reason we have such an awesome, kind, warm individual that we see on KZfaq everyday. Bless both of you. You're both amazing.

One of my favorite Breaking Benjamin songs is “Breath” from the Phobia album. You should also listen to “Dear Agony - Aurora Version” which is Benjamin and Lacey Sturm who is the lead singer of Flyleaf. Flyleaf is also another awesome band you should check out if you haven’t already!! I don’t know if you’d wanna react to the same song twice on the channel, but even just in your free time, definitely worth checking out the Aurora version! Keep up the amazing reactions! Your reactions make my day so much better 🥰

This is one of the songs I have in a playlist just for depression. When things get really bad, and I think about ending it all, a lot of times listening to that playlist will help me. I'll feel a connection to the songs and they will force my emotions out, making me cry. I usually will feel a little better after getting it out.

One of my favorites! Please check out more of their masterpieces!

Like most breaking benjamin songs, you can apply most situations to, not just the original meaning. Like this one can mean for mental health, lonelyness, heartbreak, etc. Also it's great to do on voxtar in clone hero as well, can really belt it out there, get that emotion out. As for the next breaking benjamin song, maybe Blow me away, but mainly because it's from halo 2 and the song that first got me into the band in the first place.

I highly recommend “give me a sign” from this same album

This song has destroyed me and put me back together every single time I've listened to it, his emotion is so raw and so beautiful that it just hits so much harder than any song I've heard by them. I really like the Aurora version, I think it really adds something, but the original is flawless in and of itself.

This album and “Phobia” are beautiful. You should listen to Without You from this album.

This song touches me deeply! My son was a long time Breaking Benjamin fan and this was the song he used to describe to me how he was feeling when his cancer was taking the last days of his 19 year life.

I’d give anything to feel nothing anymore. I don’t have any addictions but I have numerous health problems that have me in constant pain. As a husband and father, my priorities are elsewhere atm. I want my wife to be in a good place financially with plenty of support before I’m gone. I want my daughter to be strong mentally and independent as an adult (she’s 17 now). I really don’t know how much longer I have cuz my health can deteriorate at any time, especially since Covid is still a thing. Edit: I grew up with a mom that struggled with alcohol addiction and she died 4 years ago from a Vicodin overdose. My health started to deteriorate on my way home from her funeral. Now I have to rely on multiple pain meds just to make each day at least a little tolerable. I’d also give anything just to walk and be able to use my right arm and hand again for even the most simplest of tasks like opening a packet of dipping sauce, holding a burger with both hands, etc.

While darkly ironic, this album helped me get through a lot and pull through some stuff. You can and will be better. It just takes some bravery. Much love to all of you.

Listen to the acoustic version with Lacey Sturm. So good!

Always shall be and forever will be in my top 5 bands of all time!

OMG, finally... I was waitting for this moment for so long... I really love Breaking Benjamin. I found them in a really dark moment in my life, and they helped me from that momento to the current day. I mean... I saw the video, clicked, watched and cried. Thank for your reaction Alex, take care!

You should listen to his collaboration with lacy Sturm of dear agony off of the aurora album!

Nothing More does a couple great deep and personal songs, check out God Went North as well as Fade In/ Fade Out.

“Don’t burry me, faceless enemy.” Hits hard

Benjamin Bunrley is the lead singer of BB, he did not comit suicide and I am very glad that I can listen to his songs today

Dude, please tell me you're gonna react to Kill 'EM All next?!! 🤘

Check the aurora version of this song.you'll love it

Being a recovering alcoholic this song really hits close to home.....My heart goes out to anyone struggling with alcoholism or any kind of addiction....Take strength in family and music and never quit fighting.

Love you! Love BB! Love Lacey! I love Dear Agony it's one of my favorite albums of all time. Without You is my favorite song off of it. I waited so long for this remake it made me cry like a baby when I first listened to this song! It's so beautiful. 💕

Noti gang where you at?! Hope you all have a dope ass day today!! BB is one of my favorite bands ever! Saw em live in 2018!!

There is a video of a live concert where Ben asked a fan what her favorite song was. She said Dear Agony because of the passing of her son. Even though it wasn't part of that night's set, right then and there in the crowd he started singing it for her. Super powerful, would love to see you react to that, but at the very least you should at least experience it in your own time!

Any time I see a reaction to Dear Agony, I have to click it. Easily one of the greatest songs ever made.

1st time I’ve heard this, thank you Alex but I listened to it with tears in my eyes. What a song.

you NEED to listen to the aurora version of this it’s absolutely amazing

Dude, I love this song. You need to listen to the version with Lacey Sturm!

Heard the song for the first time while I watched this video. Great song, great reaction by Alex and when Alex told us to keep smiling, I just wiped away a tear.

One of my all-time favorite Breaking Benjamin songs. It's great that such an old album is still getting talked about. A darker time where Ben was struggling with alcoholism. I'm so glad that the man has grown over the years and is doing so much better now than he was back then

You should definitely check out "What Lies Beneath" from these guys. I get the impression that it's another one you'll sync with on a deeper level

I’ve known their current bass player since he was in high school. I knew him when he just stared to play bass. I’m fuckin old btw. Lol

i've been dealing with agony everyday for the last 5 years.. Ben's music helps.

AL FIN una buena,hace tiempo que no sube una reacción que me interese

You should listen to 3DG Break or Last To Know

It would mean the world to me if you reacted to Anthem of the Angels by Breaking Benjamin.

I love them so much. Just one of those bands you can listen to and expect everything you're getting, but it's good.

Hi Alex This reaction is pure genuine. It reminds me my reaction to this song (but trust me, the whole album is beautiful) the first time i listened it. This Song hits you right inside. You can feel the pain and the sorrow of Ben for all he has been trough. If i can Suggest you a song of Breaking Beniamin you MUST listen and react, It would be' absolutely UNTIL THE END (my favorite song of Breaking Benjamin) from the album PHOBIA. This is such underrated but it's a masterpiece. Thanks for the attention and best regards from Italy!

You think this is sad check out Without You, that song has me in tears most of the time.

There is a version of this song with Lacey Sturm from flyleaf singing with him awesome

Without You is probably my favorite BB song, especially the acoustic version. Can’t recommend it enough.

Alex you absolutely have to see these boys in concert when they hit the road again. I've seen them 5 times, once with Korn, once with Avenged, once with Death Punch, once with Shinedown, and once with Three Days Grace. Amazing show every single time. doesn't get old. Bucket List band for sure

Alex, Alex, Alex, you are so missing out on the Lzzy Hale with Amy lee - Break In duet. What a shame!

Another song that's along this line is "Fear" by Any Given Day.

"Blow Me Away" from the Halo 2 soundtrack! It's fantastic!

Do this whole album. So happy you did this song.

It seems pretty generic with the rhythm and such, but you can tell this is a very personal song. Even though it's not up there in intensity or even creativity, it is in emotions (where it counts).

I saw Lacey Sturm on teaser for the video but it's the original version. Yes, a great song, but I think the latest with Stacey is much better and not sure if we can beg for another reaction video for the latest version? Also, why is Lacey on the teaser?

I have a feeling this is how my mom felt during her last days!! Its been since Apr 2020....and wish she was still with us!!! No longer in agony though!

I've never had a drink, never touched a joint, never done a drug. Props for putting it out there; I of all people know the courage it takes to tell people in today's culture.

Easily my favourite song of all time. I don’t think that will ever change with how much this song and lyrics hit you.

This song has gotten me through years of cancer treatments. A very deep song. Much love.

I remember seeing them live when this album came out. This song hits home for me recently I was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer and I've been getting back into breaking benjamin especially this album. Alex I love your videos keep it up!

Lacy Sturm is an amazing singer who used to sing lead vocals for flyleaf. This is a beautiful song that resonates with me for reasons beyond anything I am willing to say in a public forum. Thank you for reviewing this one my friend!

one of the greatest songs by BREAKING BENJAMIN

Came back from the military was a mess bottles everywhere I definitely get this song

Everytime I see someone mention Breaking Benjamin I tear up a little. They are my favorite band since childhood. ❤❤

This song has helped me through so much, Breaking Benjamin has been a staple in my life for years. Since i was a teen back in 2010. Thank you for covering this song

Ive been listening to breaking Benjamin for like 4 years now ever since my mom showed me the band. Truly one of the best bands in my opinion

breaking benjamin helped save my life and continues to be my absolute favorite band

Hey @Alex Hefner, as a recovery addict and a Certified Peer Support, I can tell you man, that knowing there are people like yourself, who care and will listen is huge and could be all the difference in a persons life. Thanks for making yourself available. Also, the BB song that carried me through my early recovery was “Until the end”. Still my favourite BB song to date. 👊🏻💥💪🏻🔥🔥❤️❤️

Cry EVERY TIME I hear it !!! Really a couple different ways hits home !!!

Breaking Benjamin my fav band of all time. Passion and gooosebumps every song !!!!! Thank you Ben!!!!!!

This song hits me hard in the feels at times

This song and many other songs in their repertoire helped me get through my mom passing away. Awesome reaction! 🔥🤘🏼 I get tears listening to their music.

This song always makes me cry. Every single time without fail. Shout out to those of us with chronic illness who can relate to this.