While Keith Wallen continues carving out his own space in the music world with new solo material, he’s also doubling down on fans’ biggest question: what’s next for Breaking Benjamin?
In a recent interview, Wallen offered a clear update — new Breaking Benjamin music is absolutely in the works, but the band is taking its time to get it right. He emphasized that the long wait isn’t about delays or distractions; it’s about making sure the next chapter lives up to their legacy. “We’ve been working on it, and we’re not rushing it,” he said. “We want it to be something we’re really proud of.”
As for his solo work, Wallen has been steadily releasing singles, the latest being “Us Against the World.” Written during the isolating days of the pandemic, the song didn’t quite fit his previous solo record Infinity Now, but he knew it still deserved to be heard. For Wallen, releasing solo music is more than just self-expression — it’s about staying connected with listeners in an era where momentum matters. “You’ve got to remind people you’re still out there,” he explained.
Some fans have voiced concern that his solo career might be slowing down Breaking Benjamin’s return, but Wallen was quick to shut down that idea. He reassured followers that his projects are separate, and that the solo work happens in the spaces between band commitments — not instead of them. “I’ll put out a solo song and some people go, ‘Why are you wasting time on this?’ But they’re not connected. I can do both,” he said.
Looking to the future, Wallen is fully aware of how fleeting time can be for musicians. “One day I won’t be able to do this anymore — to sing, to play. So I’m doing all I can while I still can,” he shared.
In short: both roads — solo and band — are still very much alive. For Breaking Benjamin fans craving what’s next, it may be taking time, but it’s coming. And for those enjoying Wallen’s solo work, there’s plenty more on the horizon.
