Jasen Rauch

Jasen Rauch
Rauch at Frequency Festival 2017
Background information
Birth name	Jasen Ryan Rauch
Born	(1981-04-24) April 24, 1981 (age 43)
Origin	American
Genres	Alternative rock alternative metal post-grunge Christian rock Christian metal
Occupations	Musician, songwriter, record producer
Instruments	Guitar

Jasen Ryan Rauch (/ˈraʊ/)^[1] (born April 24, 1981)^[2] is an American musician, songwriter and record producer. He is the current lead guitarist of the rock band Breaking Benjamin and was the former lead guitarist of the Christian rock band Red. Rauch was also the producer for Korn guitarist Brian Welch's solo project, Love and Death, before becoming the band's bassist in 2020. According to Welch, Rauch "has a great track record for recording, producing, writing, and being in a band", and credits him as an inspiration for his returning to music.^[3] Before joining Breaking Benjamin in late 2014, Rauch also co-wrote several songs on their 2009 Dear Agony album, including "I Will Not Bow" and "Lights Out".^[4] Rauch is also a writer for Razor & Tie Music Publishing.^[1]

Rauch has also worked with acts such as Pillar,^[5] Kerrie Roberts,^[6] Stars Go Dim,^[1] Fireflight,^[1] 12 Stones,^[1] Spoken,^[7] The Wedding,^[8] and Disciple.^[1] Spoken frontman Matt Baird expressed Rauch as a "vital part in what 'Illusion' is and where Spoken is right now", crediting him as "an amazing producer."^[7] Rauch also worked with producer Rob Graves in scoring the film Into the Darkness.^[1]

Personal life

Rauch has two daughters with his first wife.^[1] He resides in Springfield, Tennessee.^[1] Rauch is a Christian.^[9][10] His second wife delivered their first child stillborn in December 2016.^[11] In January 2018, the couple's daughter was born.^[12]

Discography

With Breaking Benjamin

• Dear Agony (songwriting only) (2009)
• Dark Before Dawn (2015)
• Ember (2018)
• Aurora (2020)

With Love & Death

• Chemicals (EP) (songwriter & producer) (2012)
• Between Here & Lost (songwriter & producer) (2013)
• Perfectly Preserved (2021)

With Red

• End of Silence (2006)
• Innocence & Instinct (2009)
• Until We Have Faces (songwriting only) (2011)
• Release the Panic (songwriting only) (2013)

References

1. Rauch, Jasen. "Jasen Rauch". Razor & Tie Direct LLC. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
2. "Birthdays: April 24". April 23, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
3. Reesman, Bryan (December 22, 2013). "Co-founding Korn Guitarist Discusses His Return to the Band After Eight Years". GRAMMY.com. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
4. Lello, Michael (November 18, 2009). "Exclusive: Ben Burnley interview transcript". The Weekender. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
5. "Confessions: Information". About.com. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
6. "Kerrie Roberts   Savior To Me lyrics". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
7. "Spoken Frontman Matt Baird Talks New Album 'Illusion', Working With Jasen Rauch + More". Loudwire. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
8. "The Wedding (ex-Letter Kills) sign to Tooth & Nail". Punk News. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
9. "BMI Christian Awards Honor the Genre's Most Played Songs". BMI. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
10. "Jasen Rauch Interview". YouTube. Ryfo Network. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
11. Childers, Chad. "Breaking Benjamin Guitarist Suffers Death of Newborn Son". Loudwire.
12. Jasen Rauch on Instagram: «She’s here! Aspen Olivia Rauch. ❤️❤️❤️ #prouddaddy»

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