Brian Burkheiser

Brian Burkheiser
Also known asScatterbrain
Born (1993-04-06) April 6, 1993
Southfield, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2013–present
Formerly ofI Prevail

Brian Burkheiser (born April 6, 1993) also known as Scatterbrain, is an American singer-songwriter. He is best known as the former co-founder and clean vocalist for the rock band I Prevail.

Early life

Brian Burkheiser is from the state of Michigan, United States.[1] He was born on April 6, 1993 in the Detroit suburb of Southfield.[2]

Career

2012: Until The End

When Burkheiser was in college, he joined a band called Until The End and began working with a producer named BJ Perry. He eventually dropped out of college after deciding he wanted to pursue a career in music; and got a job as a delivery person at Domino's Pizza to support himself financially.[3]

In 2012, with Burkheiser as their lead singer, Until The End released an EP titled "A Hundred Lies". That same year, they also released a few singles: a cover of the Justin Bieber song Beauty and a Beat, a cover of the Goo Goo Dolls song Iris, and an original song titled State of Corruption.[4]

2013–2025: I Prevail

In late 2013, Burkheiser co-founded the metalcore band I Prevail. [5] The band released their first song on December 1, 2014, which was a cover of Taylor Swift's hit "Blank Space". It was featured on their debut EP Heart vs. Mind, which was released later that same month.[6] I Prevail's "Blank Space" peaked at number 90 on Billboard's hot 100 chart and reached number 9 on Barometer's Hot Rock Songs Chart. In March of 2015 I Prevail signed with Fearless Records, and "Blank Space" was re-released the following November as part of Fearless Record's Punk Goes Pop Volume six.[7] The song became certified gold that year and then certified platinum in August of 2019.[8]

I Prevail released their debut album Lifelines on October 21 2016. In March of 2019 I Prevail released their second album Trauma, which hit the number 14 on the U.S. album charts and number 9 in Australia.[9] Trauma received a Grammy nomination for best rock album while "Bow Down", which was one of the singles featured on the album, was nominated for best metal performance.[10] On August 19, 2022, I Prevail released their third album True Power.[11]

On May 15, 2025, I Prevail announced Burkheiser's departure from the band through a statement on social media saying that they were mutually parting ways with Burkheiser and that going forward co-lead vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe and rhythm guitarist Dylan Bowman would be handling vocals.[1] [12]

2025–present: Scatterbrain

Shortly after his departure from I Prevail, Burkheiser announced his new solo project called Scatterbrain and subsequently began teasing his new single "Phases". He originally planned to release the song in August of 2025, however a legal dispute with I Prevail's record label barred him from releasing it.[13] He opted instead to release a cover of the Taylor Swift song "Look What You Made Me Do" in December, as his first official release as Scatterbrain.[14] After eventually resolving the legal dispute he finally released "Phases", on February 13, 2026.[15] On March 26, 2026, he released his third single, "Fast Lane.[16] On July 17, 2026, he released his fourth single, "Bitter" which also became a theme song for AEW Redemption.

Personal life

Burkheiser describes himself as in introvert and said that his mental health was negatively affected while he was on Warped Tour 2017 with I Prevail, due to him not getting sufficient alone time.[17]

In the fall of 2017, Burkheiser suffered a vocal injury while touring with I Prevail. Upon being examined by a doctor it was discovered that Burkheiser had a polyp on one of his vocal cords. Due to the polyp not responding to treatment or healing on its own, it had to be surgically removed.[18] Unfortunately, the following year he began to feel like "something was wrong".[19] Years later he was diagnosed with Eagle Syndrome, a rare medical condition that causes pain or discomfort in the face and neck area due to an elongated styloid process or a calcified stylohyoid ligament. [20] In February of 2024, Burkheiser had two surgeries to remove calcification from both sides of his neck.[21]

He has also received help for his depression.[17][22]

On June 19, 2021, Burkheiser married his wife, Caylin Burkheiser (née Scott), after nearly 8 years of dating.[23] The two had a son in January 2025.[24]

In 2025, following his split with I Prevail, Burkheiser's mental health began to deteriorate. He took a trip to Beverly Hills to be away from home for a while and work on new music, however during the trip he ended up going into a manic episode.[13] Eventually his family decided to intervene, and they took him to a psychiatric facility, where he was admitted for a week.[25] In an interview with Rock Feed, Burkheiser said that he believes the manic episode lasted for months, and that even after leaving the psychiatric facility he was still a little bit manic.[3]

Discography

I Prevail

Scatterbrain

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions
US Hard Rock Digi.
2025 "Look What You Made Me Do" —
2026 "Phases"[26] 10
"Fast Lane"[27] 6
"Bitter" —

Music videos

Year Song Director
2025 "Look What You Made Me Do" Ben Proulx
2026 "Phases" Kurt Mackey and Brian Burkheiser
"Fast Lane" Ben Proulx
"Bitter"

References

  1. 1 2 Irshad, Zara (May 15, 2025). "Grammy-nominated rock band splits with frontman ahead of Bay Area show". San Francisco Chronicle.
  2. ↑ @kurtmackey; (April 6, 2020). "It's my best bud's birthday!!! Happy 27th @brian.burkheiser! ❤️❤️❤️". Retrieved March 24, 2026 – via Instagram.
  3. 1 2 Rock Feed (February 13, 2026). Brian Burkheiser Breaks Silence On I Prevail Exit. Retrieved April 30, 2026 – via YouTube.
  4. ↑ "Until the End - Topic". YouTube. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  5. ↑ James Christopher Monger. "I Prevail Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  6. ↑ Blabbermouth (August 9, 2019). "I PREVAIL Goes Platinum With TAYLOR SWIFT Cover". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  7. ↑ AltPress. "I Prevail sign with Fearless Records". Alternative Press Magazine. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  8. ↑ Trapp, Philip TrappPhilip (August 9, 2019). "I Prevail's Cover of Taylor Swift's 'Blank Space' Goes Platinum". Loudwire. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  9. ↑ "I Prevail's Taylor Swift Cover Has Gone Platinum". Kerrang!. August 9, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  10. ↑ "I Prevail Nominated For Two Grammy Awards". November 21, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  11. ↑ "I Prevail Drops New Record, 'True Power'". PRS Guitars. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  12. ↑ Blabbermouth (May 15, 2025). "I PREVAIL Announces Departure Of Vocalist BRIAN BURKHEISER". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  13. 1 2 "How Brian Burkheiser Was Admitted to Psych Ward After Leaving I Prevail". Loudwire. February 16, 2026. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Ex-I Prevail Singer Brian Burkheiser Releases His First-Ever Original Solo Single 'Phases' Under Scatterbrain Banner". Blabbermouth.net. February 13, 2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ "Hear another 'flavor' of Brian Burkheiser's Scatterbrain project with new song, 'Fast Lane' – 98KUPD – Arizona's Real Rock". 98KUPD. March 30, 2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  17. 1 2 "How Brian Burkheiser Thrives as a Rock Star Introvert". Psychology Today. May 4, 2020.
  18. ↑ Dickman, Maggie (December 14, 2017). "I Prevail's Brian Burkheiser suffers vocal injury, shares recovery update". altpress.com.
  19. ↑ "I PREVAIL clean vocalist Brian Burkheiser shares update on condition following surgery". lambgoat.com. May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
  20. ↑ Josh (August 26, 2024). "Singer Brian Burkheiser Is Back Rockin' After Battle With Eagles Syndrome". THE CARE NEWS. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
  21. ↑ Osborne Head & Neck Institute (February 28, 2025). Eagle Syndrome Surgery for Brian Burkheiser's. Retrieved May 21, 2026 – via YouTube.
  22. ↑ Don't Bore Us (May 6, 2020). "I Prevail frontman Brian Burkheiser opens up about battle with depression".
  23. ↑ "I Prevail: "Thirty years from now when we're all 60, we want to still..." Kerrang!. December 14, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  24. ↑ Schaffner, Lauryn (May 15, 2025). "I Prevail Announce Split With Co-Vocalist Brian Burkheiser in New Statement". Loudwire. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  25. ↑ Tepper, Ned (February 17, 2026). "Former I Prevail Vocalist Brian Burkheiser Says He Entered Psych Ward After Band Exit". Blunt Magazine. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Hard Rock Digital Song Sales: Week of February 28, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  27. ↑ "Hard Rock Digital Song Sales: Week of April 11, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
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