Ben Burnley, left, and Mark James perform at Mohegan Sun Arena last year.
Breaking Benjamin might be breaking up. Or, maybe not. The multi-platinum Wilkes-Barre based band is, according to published reports, involved in an internal feud over material set to be included on its upcoming greatest hits CD. The dispute is now in court and comes amid speculation that vocalist and principal songwriter Ben Burnley has fired bassist Mark James and guitarist Aaron Fink and that the group has disbanded.
The album, scheduled for release on Aug. 16, is set to include a new remix of the song “Blow Me Away.” Court documents filed by Burnley suggest James and Fink approved the use of the new version of the song without his consent. James and Fink, in a separate court filing, deny the claim.
On Tuesday, in a brief conversation with the Weekender and The Times Leader, Burnley wouldn't discuss the legal actions nor confirm or deny that Breaking Benjamin was breaking up. A call to Fink was not returned.
“Unfortunately, at this time, I can’t comment on anything,” said Burnley. “Not confirming or denying. No comment …”
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