Editing Breaking Benjamin (section)

===Hiatus and ''Shallow Bay'' (2010–2013)===
{{Main|Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin{{!}}''Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin''}}
In March 2010, Hollywood Records requested that the band produce two new master recordings and a greatest hits album, and sought permission to release a new version of the hit song "Blow Me Away" featuring Sydnee Duran of Valora.{{sfn|Sisak|2011}} In May 2011, Fink and Klepaski granted the record company's requests after they were offered a $100,000 payment.{{sfn|Sisak|Gaydos|2011}} Burnley, alleging that Fink and Klepaski acted unilaterally on both the song remix and the compilation album, not informing him or the band's management, fired the two via email, demanding at least $250,000 in punitive fees and compensatory damages, as well as the exclusive right to the name Breaking Benjamin.{{sfn|Sisak|Gaydos|2011}} 

Fink and Klepaski's attorneys stated the two "dispute and strictly deny" Burnley's allegations, instead asserting that a January 2009 agreement (allowing Burnley to dismiss them for "just cause") was no longer valid because of the singer's status of indefinite hiatus.{{sfn|Sisak|Gaydos|2011}} The case was ordered by a judge to arbitration.{{sfn|Sisak|Gaydos|2011}} Burnley's attorney, Brian Caplan, told the [[Associated Press]], "The relationship between Mr. Burnley and the two other members of the band has ended. ... Mr. Burnley intends on moving forward using the name Breaking Benjamin and the band will continue. It just won't continue in its prior configuration. He's not retiring."{{sfn|Rubinkam|2011}}

In August 2011, Hollywood Records scheduled the release of the ''[[Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin]]'' compilation album, featuring every single from the band's catalog, including the remix of "Blow Me Away".{{sfn|KPNT|2011}} A two-disc deluxe edition was released alongside it, with the second disc containing altered versions of b-sides and rarities.{{sfn|KPNT|2011}} Burnley publicly opposed the album's release, saying content had been altered without his consent and did not meet his standards.{{sfn|KPNT|2011}} Burnley later elaborated, saying that the rarities were taken off of his laptop without his consent, and were intended for in-studio reference and not public release, but that he was otherwise content with previously released tracks on ''Shallow Bay''.{{sfn|Rosen|2015b}} 

The album was released on August 16, 2011, and peaked at No. 22 on the ''Billboard'' 200, also topping the Hard Rock Albums chart in 2011, 2012, and 2013.{{sfn|Heaney|2011}} The disc received positive critical reception. ''The Daily Trojan''{{'}}s Krishna Jetti praised it for balance and a progressive retrospective history.{{sfn|Jetti|2011}} AllMusic's Gregory Heaney felt similarly, saying, "''Shallow Bay'' is a great jumping-on point for new fans, capturing the band at their height delivering some of their best moments in one convenient package. For older fans, this collection may just serve as a reminder of a crucial turning point in Breaking Benjamin's career."{{sfn|Heaney|2011}}

In April 2013, Burnley announced that the dispute involving Fink and Klepaski was resolved and that he would retain the right to continue the band under the name Breaking Benjamin.{{sfn|Childers|2013}} Three days later, Szeliga announced his departure, citing creative differences.{{sfn|Frederick|2015}}