Benjamin Ely (born 13 September 1970) is an Australian musician and artist best known for his work with alternative rock band Regurgitator.
During his high school years he became friends with musicians members Dave Atkins and Jim Sinclair, with whom he would later form Pangaea.
He claims that meeting Yeomans is the most important thing that has ever happened to him, stating that "I am a big fan of his work.
[2] With regard to his musical influences, Ely has previously stated "Metallica and Black Sabbath made me who I am today".
[3] Aside his tenure in Regurgitator, Ely has worked on other music projects:[4] Ely is also a successful practising artist and has exhibited work at The TAP Gallery in Darlinghurst, Sydney, and Flipbook Gallery in Brisbane as well as an exhibition in Fitzroy, Melbourne with his female Ouch My Face bandmate.