Jasen Rauch

Jasen Ryan Rauch (/ˈraʊ/)[1] (born April 24, 1981)[2] is an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the former lead guitarist of Christian rock band Red and current lead guitarist of Breaking Benjamin. Rauch is also well-known as 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]

Jasen Rauch
Rauch at the Frequency Festival 2017
Born (1981-04-24) April 24, 1981
NationalityAmerican
OccupationGuitarist, songwriter, record producer
Children3
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • bass
  • drums
  • piano
Associated actsBreaking Benjamin, Red, Love and Death

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 is married to Heather and has two daughters with his former wife.[1] He resides in Springfield, Tennessee.[1] Rauch is a Christian.[9][10] His current wife, Heather, delivered their first child stillborn in December 2016.[11]

Discography

With Breaking Benjamin

With Love & Death

With Red

References
  1. Rauch, Jasen. "Jasen Rauch". Razor & Tie Direct LLC. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
  2. "Birthdays: April 24". 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.
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