FORGOTTEN SHRINE Release Haunting Version Of BREAKING BENJAMIN's "Crawl"

Emerging out from the shadows, folk metal ensemble FORGOTTEN SHRINE, comprised of Josh Alexander and Sofia Frasz (EXILED HOPE), present an explosive and thrilling cover of BREAKING BENJAMIN's "Crawl". 

Josh Alexander shares: "BREAKING BENJAMIN brings me back to a much simpler time of Halo LAN parties and hard rock, which we now call 'dad rock'. When Sofia approached me with the idea I was very excited because this song has almost no covers to be found online. And being that we are FORGOTTEN SHRINE, we had to put our own spin on things as far as the arrangement, both vocally and musically, evoking an almost horror vibe. I can't wait to see what everyone thinks!"

Sofia Frasz comments: "BREAKING BENJAMIN was the soundtrack to my middle school and high school years, and remains one of my favorite bands to this day. A few months ago, I was feeling nostalgic and wanted to cover a song that no one else seemed to pay much attention to. I had a specific idea for a cinematic cover of 'Crawl' in my head, and it turned out so beautifully that we couldn't wait to release it. I'm my own worst critic and almost never listen to my own music, but I've had this one on repeat on and off since we finished it back in November. I'm proud to have put such a special new twist on what I consider to be an underrated classic."

FORGOTTEN SHRINE create an eerie atmosphere in "Crawl" from the off with ethereal traditional instruments and haunting choir voices building into the heavy riffs. Enchanting folk parts, along with both Frasz and Alexander's clean vocals, are powerfully juxtaposed with heavy distortion and their fierce harsh. It's an enchanting and charismatic take on a noughties fan favorite. 

Stream "Crawl" here: https://youtu.be/mXHdzDese5I?si=CtZG5W8qkQrJUPg5

FORGOTTEN SHRINE is: 
Josh Alexander (Pennsylvania, USA) - Guitar, Bass, Hurdy Gurdy, Irish Bouzouki, Additional Instruments, Backing Vocals, Composition.
Sofia Frasz (Maryland, USA) - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Lyrics, Composition.

Links: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555238025771&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgottenshrineband
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ForgottenShrine
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0q7rFp0yxvWoxGWqIt21nI?si=p5jz0YOOROOHFy5jxHAW6A
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/forgotten-shrine/1734698132

Breaking Benjamin's Keith Wallen Shares New Single "A Thin Line"

BREAKING BENJAMIN guitarist KEITH WALLEN has kicked off 2026 with the new single "A Thin Line." The song's gentle acoustic guitar strumming is accompanied by Wallen's emotive, room-filling vocals. It will remind you of the alt power ballads of the late '90s, wherein its heft lies in its simplicity .

Listen to the song below.

"The duality of outcomes from the choices we make could mean the difference between our personal heaven or hell, war or peace, or even life or death," Wallen shares about the song's meaning.

Wallen has been dropping singles for the past 12 months, starting with "Us Against the World." He also shared the anthemic "Dead Inside." Wallen delivered his gorgeous take on Avril Lavigne's contemplative classic "I'm With You." He also teamed up with GORE. singer Haley Roughton for "TEETH MARKS."

ABOUT KEITH WALLEN:
Keith Wallen is a prolific songwriter responsible for soaring melodies and hypnotic hooks heard across modern rock radio. The West Virginia-born troubadour uses his solo work as a vehicle to explore his multifaceted passions, moving seamlessly from the smart pop of '80s favorites like The Police and Depeche Mode to the big moody riffs of '90s grunge heroes like Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, and Stone Temple Pilots. 
 
His co-writing collaborations include compositions with Saint Asonia, Fuel, We Came As Romans, Red, Dorothy, and Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch's Love And Death. Wallen bares his soul as a solo artist with earnest resolve, powering his honest anthems with commanding vocals. 
 
A former member of Adelitas Way, Keith was among his first calls when Benjamin Burnley decided to reform and reconfigure his band. Dark Before Dawn, Breaking Benjamin's powerhouse comeback, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Ember followed in 2018. 
 
Keith's self-produced acoustic and piano-driven Allies EP arrived in 2014. His debut solo album, 2021'sThis World Or The Next, featured "Dream Away," a song streamed 1.4M times on Spotify alone. His second solo album, Infinity Now, includes production and co-writing contributions from Kevin Thrasher (RIVALS, Jelly Roll) and work with Dan Braunstein (Spiritbox, Dayseeker) and Andrew Baylis (Sleeping With Sirens, Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert). 
 
Produced by Kevin Thrasher (Jelly Roll, RIVALS) and mixed by Joel Wanasek (Rain City Drive, Scott Stapp), Keith's sophomore solo album, Infinity Now, extends a warm invitation into the singer/songwriter's heart and mind. Hard rock bombast meets intimate pensiveness via engaging songs like "Blackout," "Strings," and first single, "Headspace Holiday."
 
As guitarist for Breaking Benjamin, a solo artist or songwriting collaborator, the common threads through Keith Wallen's work are honesty, authenticity, and heartfelt spirit. 

Breaking Benjamin's Keith Wallen Announces "Infinity Now" Solo Album + Shares "Strings" Video — WATCH

BREAKING BENJAMIN guitarist KEITH WALLEN is pleased to announce that his new solo album Infinity Now will arrive May 3 via Rise Records. Pre-save it here. 

Today, Wallen has shared the video for the new single "Strings." Watch it below.

"'Strings' is a shot of adrenaline, and an earnest refusal to conform to any agenda other than your own free thought and peace of mind," Wallen shares.

The simple but impactful clip finds Wallen and his band in performance mode.

Speaking of performance mode, Wallen will be debuting his solo material while pulling double duty! He will serve as the support act on an acoustic tour with his main band Breaking Benjamin. All dates are below.

KEITH WALLEN ON TOUR:

WITH BREAKING BENJAMIN:
1/12 — Norfolk, VA — The Norva
1/13 — Richmond, VA — The National
1/15 — Hunsville, AL — Von Braun Center
1/16 — Birmingham, AL — Iron City
1/19 — Memphis, TN — Elvis Presley's Memphis-Graceland Soundstage
1/20 — Fayetteville, AZ — JJ's Live
1/23 — Midland, TX — Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center
1/24 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theater 
1/26 — Biloxi, MS — Beau Rivage Theatre

JINJER to Support Headliners Disturbed + Special Guests Breaking Benjamin on "Take Back Your Life Tour"

Beginning July 11, 2023 in Denver, CO

 

Tickets on Sale this Friday, February 10

at 10:00 AM Local Time

Last fall, progressive groove metal leaders JINJER took to the road in the United States for their biggest headline tour yet - showcasing their groundbreaking stage show and trademark sound to massive audiences across the country.

This summer, JINJER will return to America to command even bigger stages - supporting iconic metal unit Disturbed on their 2023 headline Take Back Your Life Tour, plus fellow special guests Breaking Benjamin. This potent line-up blends heavy sounds from all corners of metal, making for a show you just can't miss!

 

Tickets for Disturbed's Take Back Your Life Tour go on sale this Friday, February 10 at 10:00 AM local time! Visit the artists' and local venue websites for tickets and more information.

 

JINJER states:

"We are really looking forward to hitting the road in the US again, alongside Disturbedand Breaking Benjamin. We can not wait to see some old fans and welcome some new ones as well!"

JINJER supporting Disturbed & Breaking Benjamin in the USA:

 

Jul 11 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena

Jul 13 | Salt Lake City, UT | USANA Amphitheatre

Jul 15 | Ridgefield, WA | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

Jul 16 | Auburn, WA | White River Amphitheatre

Jul 18 | Wheatland, CA | Toyota Amphitheatre

Jul 20 | Irvine, CA | FivePoint Amphitheatre

Jul 22 | Phoenix, AZ | Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Jul 23 | Albuquerque, NM | Isleta Amphitheater

Jul 25 | Dallas, TX | Dos Equis Pavilion

Jul 27 | Houston, TX | Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Jul 29 | Rogers, AR | Walmart AMP

Jul 31 | Charlotte, NC | PNC Music Pavilion

Aug 01 | Alpharetta, GA | Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Aug 03 | West Palm Beach, FL | iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Aug 07 | Raleigh, NC | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Aug 09 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live

Aug 11 | Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center ^

Aug 12 | Syracuse, NY | St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

Aug 15 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center

Aug 18 | Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center ^

Aug 19 | Wantagh, NY | Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

Aug 21 | Camden, NJ | Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Aug 23 | Gilford, NH | Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

Aug 26 | Burgettstown, PA | The Pavilion at Star Lake

Aug 27 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Blossom Music Center

Aug 29 | Maryland Heights, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Aug 30 | Tinley Park, IL | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Sep 01 | Clarkston, MI | Pine Knob Music Theatre

Sep 02 | Noblesville, IN | Ruoff Music Center

 

^No Breaking Benjamin

Get your copy of JINJER's latest album, 'Wallflowers', NOW

You can find more formats and specials, as well as new merch in the JINJER merch shop HERE!

JINJER recently called upon their fans to help raise funds for their countrymen and women in Ukraine by releasing two special donation T-Shirt designs that can be purchased HERE!

JINJER is:

Tatiana Shmayluk - Vocals

Roman Ibramkhalilov - Guitars

Eugene Abdukhanov - Bass

Vlad Ulasevich - Drums

Keith Wallen (Breaking Benjamin) Announces Summer Tour Dates!

Keith Wallen is a dynamic guitarist and vocalist, a passionate live performer, and a diverse songwriter. As guitarist and backing vocalist, he’s brought his tireless enthusiasm to Breaking Benjamin since the multi platinum rock band’s 2014 reformation, appearing on Dark Before Dawn(2015) and Ember (2018), as well as countless worldwide tours.

As solo singer, songwriter, and performer, Keith explores everything from melancholy balladry to inventively re-imagined pop music. He draws upon a deep well of experience and inspiration. His father was a ‘60s crooner and his mother was a professional dancer. He heard big band standards arouse the house. Quite simply, music (and the arts) are part of his DNA.

Wallen first enjoyed Active and Modern Rock radio success with the Knoxville, Tennessee based Copper, which he co-founded with a friend he’d known since first grade back in West Virginia. During his four-year stint with Las Vegas rockers Adelitas Way, which included two full length albums and three co-writing credits, Wallen found himself rubbing shoulders with tour and festival mates like Guns N’ Roses and Deftones.

With Wallen part of the reconfigured lineup, Breaking Benjamin’s powerhouse comeback album Dark Before Dawn debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2015 and went gold a year later. “The Diary of Jane,” a single from 2006’s Phobia, was certified triple-platinum in September 2019.

Beginning with his 2014 debut EP, Allies, Keith has used his solo work as a vehicle to explore his multifaceted passions, moving seamlessly from the smart pop of his ‘80s favorites like Tears For Fears and The Police to the big and moody riffs of Metallica and Alice In Chains. Subsequent singles explore everything from synth-pop to dark grunge.

As guitarist for Breaking Benjamin, a solo artist, and songwriting collaborator, the common threads through all of Keith Wallen’s work is honesty, authenticity, and heartfelt spirit.

This World or The Next Album is OUT NOW at:

Spotify

Apple Music

For More Information please visit:

Official Website

Spotify

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

YouTube

Keith Wallen Releases New Single "It Finds Us All"

Keith Wallen released his new single "It Finds Us All" to all major platforms today. Keith will release his first full length album titled This World or The Next via eOne in the Spring of 2021. Pre-order available on streaming platforms May 21st!

"It Finds Us All deals with the internal drive to live your life to the fullest in efforts to accomplish everything you can and want against the race of time/old age/death. The aspiration to have a life well lived without regret" says Keith Wallen.

The video can be seen here:

"It Finds Us All" and the Pre-order for This World or The Next can be found at the following outlets:

https://ffm.bio/keithwallen

Keith Wallen is a dynamic guitarist and vocalist, a passionate live performer, and a diverse songwriter. As guitarist and backing vocalist, he’s brought his tireless enthusiasm to Breaking Benjamin since the multi platinum rock band’s 2014 reformation, appearing on Dark Before Dawn(2015) and Ember (2018), as well as countless worldwide tours.

As solo singer, songwriter, and performer, Keith explores everything from melancholy balladry to inventively re-imagined pop music. He draws upon a deep well of experience and inspiration. His father was a ‘60s crooner and his mother was a professional dancer. He heard big band standards arouse the house. Quite simply, music (and the arts) are part of his DNA.

Wallen first enjoyed Active and Modern Rock radio success with the Knoxville, Tennessee based Copper, which he co-founded with a friend he’d known since first grade back in West Virginia. During his four-year stint with Las Vegas rockers Adelitas Way, which included two full length albums and three co-writing credits, Wallen found himself rubbing shoulders with tour and festival mates like Guns N’ Roses and Deftones.

With Wallen part of the reconfigured lineup, Breaking Benjamin’s powerhouse comeback album Dark Before Dawn debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2015 and went gold a year later. “The Diary of Jane,” a single from 2006’s Phobia, was certified triple-platinum in September 2019.

Beginning with his 2014 debut EP, Allies, Keith has used his solo work as a vehicle to explore his multifaceted passions, moving seamlessly from the smart pop of his ‘80s favorites like Tears For Fears and The Police to the big and moody riffs of Metallica and Alice In Chains. Subsequent singles explore everything from synth-pop to dark grunge.

As guitarist for Breaking Benjamin, a solo artist, and songwriting collaborator, the common threads through all of Keith Wallen’s work is honesty, authenticity, and heartfelt spirit.

For More Information please visit:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1WmFkdy2mHEoItVK2t7OL9

https://www.facebook.com/KeithWallenMusic/

https://twitter.com/kjwallen

https://www.instagram.com/kjwallen/

http://www.FMMusicManagement.com

https://www.facebook.com/FMMusicManagement/

Keith Wallen has signed an international distribution deal with eOne and has launched a national radio campaign for his new single "Dream Away"

Keith will release his first full length album titled “This World or The Next” via eOne in the Spring of 2021.

Listen to 'Dream Away' here!:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/3y8WEC3ZKu7aLtApwZtNmE?si=mDVgYYTlQ6S03JHP0MJOpgApple Music - https://music.apple.com/u...

“I’ve been working on new material since before and during the pandemic, and I’m excited to announce that Dream Away is the first single from my first full length solo album, which is due for release this spring" says Wallen.

"Dream Away" can be purchased at the following outlets:

Apple Music

Spotify

Deezer

Keith Wallen is a dynamic guitarist and vocalist, a passionate live performer, and a diverse songwriter. As guitarist and backing vocalist, he’s brought his tireless enthusiasm to Breaking Benjamin since the multi platinum rock band’s 2014 reformation, appearing on Dark Before Dawn(2015) and Ember (2018), as well as countless worldwide tours.

As solo singer, songwriter, and performer, Keith explores everything from melancholy balladry to inventively re-imagined pop music. He draws upon a deep well of experience and inspiration. His father was a ‘60s crooner and his mother was a professional dancer. He heard big band standards arouse the house. Quite simply, music (and the arts) are part of his DNA.

Wallen first enjoyed Active and Modern Rock radio success with the Knoxville, Tennessee based Copper, which he co-founded with a friend he’d known since first grade back in West Virginia. During his four-year stint with Las Vegas rockers Adelitas Way, which included two full length albums and three co-writing credits, Wallen found himself rubbing shoulders with tour and festival mates like Guns N’ Roses and Deftones.

With Wallen part of the reconfigured lineup, Breaking Benjamin’s powerhouse comeback album Dark Before Dawn debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2015 and went gold a year later. “The Diary of Jane,” a single from 2006’s Phobia, was certified triple-platinum in September 2019.

Beginning with his 2014 debut EP, Allies, Keith has used his solo work as a vehicle to explore his multifaceted passions, moving seamlessly from the smart pop of his ‘80s favorites like Tears For Fears and The Police to the big and moody riffs of Metallica and Alice In Chains. Subsequent singles explore everything from synth-pop to dark grunge.

As guitarist for Breaking Benjamin, a solo artist, and songwriting collaborator, the common threads through all of Keith Wallen’s work is honesty, authenticity, and heartfelt spirit.

For More Information please visit:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1WmFkdy2mHEoItVK2t7OL9

https://www.facebook.com/KeithWallenMusic/

https://twitter.com/kjwallen

https://www.instagram.com/kjwallen/

http://www.FMMusicManagement.com

https://www.facebook.com/FMMusicManagement/