Brian Benoit
Encyclopedia
Brian Benoit was a guitarist
for The Dillinger Escape Plan
. Before playing in Dillinger, Brian played in Jesuit
with eventual Converge
bassist Nate Newton
. He was also an early live-only member in Virginia
youth crew
revival band Time Flies
. Brian joined Dillinger just prior to recording Calculating Infinity
and has played on Irony Is a Dead Scene
and Miss Machine
.
In late 2004, just after the release of Miss Machine
, Brian developed nerve damage in his left hand, which has kept him from performing live with the band since. He returned to the stage with them in 2005 as Keyboardist/Electronics but only for a few months. He has been replaced on tour by James Love, and recently Jeff Tuttle. Ben Weinman
has been the only guitar player on subsequent releases, however; frontman Greg Puciato
has said that he still has a place in the band should he be able to return.
On a more recent note, a Spreading Like Wings interview with Ben Weinman (March 29, 2008) has suggested the notion that former guitarist Brian Benoit will not, in fact, be returning to The Dillinger Escape Plan. Benoit's condition has unfortunately rendered him incapable of playing at the technically-demanding level that is necessary to perform the band's guitar parts.
In late 2010 it was announced that Brian would play a reunion show with Jesuit. It is not known whether it will be a one off, or whether his hand has fully recovered.
With The Dillinger Escape Plan
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
for The Dillinger Escape Plan
The Dillinger Escape Plan
The Dillinger Escape Plan is an American mathcore band from Morris Plains, New Jersey. The group originated in 1997 after the disbanding of Arcane, a hardcore punk trio consisting of Ben Weinman, Dimitri Minakakis, and Chris Pennie. The band's current line-up consists of guitarist Ben Weinman,...
. Before playing in Dillinger, Brian played in Jesuit
Jesuit (band)
Jesuit was an American rock band from Virginia Beach, Virginia.- History :Jesuit formed in 1995 with drummer J. How, bassist Brett Matthews, and guitarists Nate Newton and Kelly Posadas. In 1996 the group released a self-titled 7" vinyl EP produced by Kurt Ballou through Reservoir Records...
with eventual Converge
Converge (band)
Converge is an American band from Salem, Massachusetts. Playing a blend of hardcore punk and metal since 1990, Converge has helped to define many of the elements of the metalcore genre.-Description:...
bassist Nate Newton
Nate Newton (musician)
Nate Newton is the bassist in hardcore band Converge.He also plays guitar and sings in two side projects, Old Man Gloom and Doomriders.Before relocating to the Boston area in 1999, he was in the Virginia Beach area hardcore punk bands Lift, Jesuit, Channel, Edison and Dwell...
. He was also an early live-only member in Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
youth crew
Youth crew
Youth crew is a music subgenre of hardcore punk attributed to the band Youth of Today who were primarily active during the early to mid-1980s particularly during the New York hardcore scene of 1988...
revival band Time Flies
Time Flies
Time Flies was an American straight edge hardcore punk band from Virginia in the late 1990s and the height of the youth crew revival . They shared members with the band Count Me Out, also from Virginia...
. Brian joined Dillinger just prior to recording Calculating Infinity
Calculating Infinity
Calculating Infinity is the debut album by American mathcore band The Dillinger Escape Plan, released in September 1999 by Relapse Records. Calculating Infinity showcases the band's heavier and more technical sound and would go on to be considered a landmark of avant-garde metal...
and has played on Irony Is a Dead Scene
Irony Is a Dead Scene
-Personnel:The Dillinger Escape Plan* Liam Wilson – bass* Adam Doll – keyboards, sampling* Chris Pennie – drums, keyboards* Ben Weinman – guitar, keyboards* Brian Benoit – guitarGuest musicians* Mike Patton – lead vocals, percussion, samples, keyboards...
and Miss Machine
Miss Machine
Miss Machine is the second album by American mathcore band The Dillinger Escape Plan, released in July 2004 through Relapse Records. It is the first release by the band to feature vocalist Greg Puciato...
.
In late 2004, just after the release of Miss Machine
Miss Machine
Miss Machine is the second album by American mathcore band The Dillinger Escape Plan, released in July 2004 through Relapse Records. It is the first release by the band to feature vocalist Greg Puciato...
, Brian developed nerve damage in his left hand, which has kept him from performing live with the band since. He returned to the stage with them in 2005 as Keyboardist/Electronics but only for a few months. He has been replaced on tour by James Love, and recently Jeff Tuttle. Ben Weinman
Ben Weinman
Ben Weinman is an American musician, who is most notable for being the lead guitarist for the band The Dillinger Escape Plan. He is the founder and only original member remaining in the band....
has been the only guitar player on subsequent releases, however; frontman Greg Puciato
Greg Puciato
Greg Puciato is the lead singer of the band The Dillinger Escape Plan. He is known for his reckless live performances, wide vocal range, and outspoken views, having caused controversy due to both performances and interviews...
has said that he still has a place in the band should he be able to return.
On a more recent note, a Spreading Like Wings interview with Ben Weinman (March 29, 2008) has suggested the notion that former guitarist Brian Benoit will not, in fact, be returning to The Dillinger Escape Plan. Benoit's condition has unfortunately rendered him incapable of playing at the technically-demanding level that is necessary to perform the band's guitar parts.
In late 2010 it was announced that Brian would play a reunion show with Jesuit. It is not known whether it will be a one off, or whether his hand has fully recovered.
Discography
With Jesuit- Jesuit (1999)
- DiscographyDiscography (Jesuit album)Discography is a compilation album released by the American rock band Jesuit. Released on April 12, 2011 through Magic Bullet Records, the compilation features every song ever recorded by the hardcore punk group during their brief tenure in the mid 1990s...
(2011)
With The Dillinger Escape Plan
- Calculating InfinityCalculating InfinityCalculating Infinity is the debut album by American mathcore band The Dillinger Escape Plan, released in September 1999 by Relapse Records. Calculating Infinity showcases the band's heavier and more technical sound and would go on to be considered a landmark of avant-garde metal...
(1999) - Irony Is a Dead SceneIrony Is a Dead Scene-Personnel:The Dillinger Escape Plan* Liam Wilson – bass* Adam Doll – keyboards, sampling* Chris Pennie – drums, keyboards* Ben Weinman – guitar, keyboards* Brian Benoit – guitarGuest musicians* Mike Patton – lead vocals, percussion, samples, keyboards...
(2002) - Miss MachineMiss MachineMiss Machine is the second album by American mathcore band The Dillinger Escape Plan, released in July 2004 through Relapse Records. It is the first release by the band to feature vocalist Greg Puciato...
(2004)