Brian Burkheiser

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Brian Burkheiser
Born (1990-12-05) December 5, 1990 (age 35)
Southfield, Michigan, USA
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2013-present
Formerly of

Brian Burkheiser, also known as Scatterbrain, is an American singer, former founder of and vocalist for the band I Prevail.

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Early life

Brian Burkheiser is from the state of Michigan, United States. [1] He was born on December 5, 1990 in the Detroit suburb of Southfield. [2]

Career

Burkheiser was formerly lead singer and founder of the metalcore band I Prevail. [3] [4] founded in 2013. [5] Part of his band's rise to fame involved a cover of Taylor Swift's hit "Blank Space" that was posted on YouTube and part of the Punk Goes Pop collection and listed as a song on the Heart vs. Mind EP. [6] [1]

After splitting from the band in May 2025, [1] Burkheiser embarked on a new solo project called Scatterbrain, described on its web page as "a genre-bending project fueled by raw emotion, reinvention, and mental-health awareness". [3] Owing to a legal dispute with I Prevail, he was unable to launch his solo project until February 5, 2026, when he announced the release of his first solo single, "Phases", on February 13. [7]

Personal life

Burkheiser has a rare medical condition called Eagle syndrome, which causes nerve pain in the face, neck and throat. [1]

In 2019, Burkheiser underwent treatment for a large polyp in his throat. He has also received help for his depression. [4] [8]

Discography

I Prevail

Scatterbrain

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart positions
US Hard Rock Digi.
2025"Look What You Made Me Do"—
2026"Phases" [9] 10

Music videos

YearSongDirector
2025"Look What You Made Me Do"Ben Proulx
2026"Phases"Kurt Mackey and Brian Burkheiser

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Irshad, Zara (May 15, 2025). "Grammy-nominated rock band splits with frontman ahead of Bay Area show". San Francisco Chronicle.
  2. ↑ "Brian Burkheiser: A Journey Through Music and Influence". Info Petite Nation. May 15, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Home page". Scatterbrain. February 14, 2026. Archived from the original on February 25, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "How Brian Burkheiser Thrives as a Rock Star Introvert". Psychology Today . May 4, 2020.
  5. ↑ James Christopher Monger. "I Prevail Biography". AllMusic . Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  6. ↑ YouTube (December 1, 2014). "I Prevail - Blank Space (Taylor Swift Cover) - Punk Goes Pop Vol. 6".
  7. ↑ Tepper, Ned (February 6, 2026). "Brian Burkheiser Confirms Legal Dispute With I Prevail Is Over, New Scatterbrain Track Incoming". Blunt Magazine. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  8. ↑ Don't Bore Us (May 6, 2020). "I Prevail frontman Brian Burkheiser opens up about battle with depression".
  9. ↑ "Hard Rock Digital Song Sales: Week of February 28, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
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