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 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]
