Fallout 4 Mod Halts Breaking Benjamin Concert in the Weirdest Way
During a Breaking Benjamin concert in Holmdel, New Jersey, frontman Benjamin Burnley paused the performance for over four minutes to address conflict within the Fallout 4 modding community. Burnley, who created a mod called “True First Person” that allows players to view their character’s entire body in first-person mode, spent the time asking fans to download his creation and defending it against criticism from other modders.
According to Burnley, another modder had bullied him, calling his mod poor quality. He urged concert attendees to download it as a show of support, with the mod’s name displayed in bright red text on a large screen beside the stage. When audience members requested that Burnley return to performing music, he continued his pitch for several additional minutes.
The incident highlights an unusual intersection between the music and gaming communities, as well as tensions that can arise within modding communities. Burnley’s decision to use his concert platform to address modding drama generated significant online attention after the moment was captured and shared on social media platforms like Reddit.