In the summer of 2010, the band went on an indefinite hiatus due to Burnley's recurring illnesses. Guitarist, Fink and bassist, Klepaski rejoined their previous band Lifer and Szeliga started touring with his side project band OurAfter.
On June 7, 2011, a remixed version of "Blow Me Away" featuring Valora was released.[18] On June 30, 2011, Rock Access posted the tracklist for the greatest hits album, to be called Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin, along with the tracklist for the standard and deluxe editions.[19] It was released on August 16, 2011 and was made available as a standard edition single disc and a deluxe edition two disc set featuring b-sides and rarities. The standard edition included the remix of "Blow Me Away".[20]
On August 2, 2011, an article was released regarding a dispute over the new version of "Blow Me Away". The dispute erupted during the time in May when Burnley fired bandmates Fink and Klepaski. Burnley detailed his side of the dispute in a June court filing, saying Fink and Klepaski made unilateral and unauthorized decisions on behalf of the band, including giving permission in May for the new recording and remix of "Blow Me Away" without his consent.[21] Burnley seeks at least $250,000 and the exclusive right to the "Breaking Benjamin" name.[22][23] Billboard reports that Burnley plans on continuing the band's work as soon as his lawsuit is over.[24]
An official animated music video for the single "Blow Me Away" was released August 24, 2011.[25]
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