Brian Burkheiser
Brian Burkheiser | |
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| Born | December 5, 1990 Southfield, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2013-present |
| Formerly of | I Prevail |
Brian Burkheiser, also known as Scatterbrain, is an American singer. He is best known as the former co-lead vocalist for the band I Prevail.
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 the co 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
- Heart vs. Mind (EP) (2014)
- Lifelines (Album) (2016)
- Trauma (Album) (2019)
- True Power (Album) (2022)
Scatterbrain
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Hard Rock Digi. | ||
| 2025 | "Look What You Made Me Do" | — |
| 2026 | "Phases"[9] | 10 |
| "Fast Lane" | — |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Director |
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| 2025 | "Look What You Made Me Do" | Ben Proulx |
| 2026 | "Phases" | Kurt Mackey and Brian Burkheiser |
References
- ^ a b c d Irshad, Zara (May 15, 2025). "Grammy-nominated rock band splits with frontman ahead of Bay Area show". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ^ "Brian Burkheiser: A Journey Through Music and Influence". Info Petite Nation. May 15, 2025.
- ^ a b "Home page". Scatterbrain. February 14, 2026. Archived from the original on February 25, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ a b "How Brian Burkheiser Thrives as a Rock Star Introvert". Psychology Today. May 4, 2020.
- ^ James Christopher Monger. "I Prevail Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ YouTube (December 1, 2014). "I Prevail - Blank Space (Taylor Swift Cover) - Punk Goes Pop Vol. 6".
- ^ 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.
- ^ Don't Bore Us (May 6, 2020). "I Prevail frontman Brian Burkheiser opens up about battle with depression".
- ^ "Hard Rock Digital Song Sales: Week of February 28, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2026.