Something Wicked (song)

"Something Wicked"
Single by Breaking Benjamin
ReleasedMay 13, 2026 (2026-05-13)
GenreHard rock
Length3:29
LabelBMG
Songwriters
ProducerJasen Rauch
Breaking Benjamin singles chronology
"Awaken"
(2024)		 "Something Wicked"
(2026)
Lyric video
"Something Wicked" on YouTube

"Something Wicked" is a song by American rock band Breaking Benjamin. It was released as the second single from the band's upcoming untitled seventh studio album, through BMG on May 13, 2026. The song was written by vocalist Benjamin Burnley, rhythm guitarist Keith Wallen, lead guitarist Jasen Rauch, and bassist Aaron Bruch, and was produced by Rauch. It was the band's first song since 2011 not to feature Shaun Foist on drums, following his departure in December 2025, instead featuring James Cassells of Asking Alexandria, who had filled in as the band's touring drummer until May 2026.

Background

On May 5, 2026, a countdown appeared on the band's website, which coincided with the band's performance at Welcome to Rockville festival, and contained a pre-save link for the single.[1] The band then debuted the song at the festival on May 9, with Burnley stating he "never wants to play a new single until it's out," indicating that this was not a decision made by the band.[2] The song was subsequently released as a single on May 13.[3]

Live performances

The song debuted live on May 9, 2026 at the Welcome to Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida.[2]

Composition

"Something Wicked" has been compared to the band's older style from Saturate and We Are Not Alone,[4] and has been described as rock,[5][6] anthem rock,[6] and 2000s rock.[7]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[8]

Breaking Benjamin

Additional personnel

  • James Cassells (of Asking Alexandria) – drums[9]
  • Joe Rickard – audio engineer
  • Julian Gargiulo – mixing, audio engineer
  • Justin Jones – audio engineer
  • Zakk Cervini – mastering, mixing engineer
  • Luc Alexiades – mixing, engineering
  • Mike Warren – recording, engineering

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Something Wicked"
Chart (2026) Peak
position
US Hard Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[10] 1
US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)[11]2
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[12]1

References

  1. ↑ Baldin, Bernadette (May 8, 2026). "What is Breaking Benjamin teasing?". Chaoszine. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Breaking Benjamin Performs New Song 'Something Wicked', Introduces Drummer Brian Medeiros At Welcome To Rockville Festival". Blabbermouth.net. May 10, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  3. ↑ Howell, Maddy (May 13, 2026). "Breaking Benjamin Unveil Haunting Single 'Something Wicked'". Rock Sound. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  4. ↑ Davis, Drew (May 13, 2026). "The New Breaking Benjamin Single Is "Something Wicked"". Nu Metal Agenda. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  5. ↑ Adams, Gregory (May 13, 2026). "Hear Breaking Benjamin's first song in 2 years "Something Wicked"". Revolver. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Hickman, Langdon (May 13, 2026). "Breaking Benjamin Tease Long-Awaited New Album, Unleash Single "Something Wicked": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  7. ↑ Kershaw, Emma (May 13, 2026). "Breaking Benjamin Returns with New Single 'Something Wicked' and North American Tour". AOL. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Something Wicked / Breaking Benjamin / Credits / Something Wicked / Breaking Benjamin – Tidal". Tidal. May 13, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  9. ↑ Childer, Chad (May 13, 2026). "Breaking Benjamin Kick Off New Chapter With 'Something Wicked' Single". Loudwire. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Hard Rock Digital Song Sales)". Billboard.
  11. ↑ "Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Hot Hard Rock Songs)". Billboard.
  12. ↑ "Breaking Benjamin Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard.
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