Jasen Rauch

Jasen Rauch
Rauch at Frequency Festival 2017
Rauch at Frequency Festival 2017
Background information
Birth nameJasen Ryan Rauch
Born (1981-04-24) April 24, 1981 (age 43)
OriginAmerican
Genres
OccupationsMusician, songwriter, record producer
InstrumentsGuitar

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]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g 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. ^ a b "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.