Breaking Benjamin

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Shaun Foist of Breaking Benjamin: Failure Was Never an Option

Prior to joining the revamped lineup of the hit alternative metal band Breaking Benjamin, Shaun Foist spent thirteen years immersing himself in all things drumming, including playing with Picture Me Broken, a band fronted by Gregg Allman’s daughter, Brooklyn Allman.…

Modern Drummer
Oct 10, 2015

Drummer Blog: Breaking Benjamin’s Shaun Foist Talks Touring and Presenting Your Best on YouTube

Hi, MD readers! It’s 2015, so it’s time for some updates since my last blog. In 2012, producer David Bendeth was working on an EP for the California band Picture Me Broken. I happened to be working in his studio…

Modern Drummer
Feb 4, 2015

Mark Goodwin of Sick Puppies

Hey, everyone! Mark with Sick Puppies here. A lot has happened with the band since the last time I blogged. In the past year we’ve been doing a mix of supporting and headlining tours with some of our favorite bands,…

Modern Drummer
Mar 21, 2011

Chad Szeliga: Props From Peers

Since joining the heavy rock band Breaking Benjamin in 2005, just in time to record the platinum-selling Phobia album, Chad Szeliga has drawn lots of attention for his unerring control, power, and musicality—and not just from fans but from some…

Modern Drummer
Aug 24, 2010

Chad Szeliga

Making grooves “pop” is Chad Szeliga’s purpose. The drummer joined Breaking Benjamin for 2006’s Phobia, and his experimentation with jazz, bebop, and fusion helped him pepper a huge modern rock record with incredibly tasty nuances. “Listen to Vinnie Paul,” says…

Modern Drummer
May 25, 2008
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