Michigan-based rock band I Prevail has had a relatively short but successful career. They formed in 2013 and released their debut EP, Heart vs. Mind, the next year. Driven by singles like “Breaking Down,” “Hurricane,” and a cover of Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space,” the band has made a name for itself, earning a pair of Grammy nominations. Now, they’re parting ways with founding vocalist Brian Burkheiser and forging on without him.
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I Prevail announced the lineup change on social media yesterday (May 15). “Today we share that we are mutually parting ways with Brian Burkheiser,” the band wrote in the post. “This was a difficult decision, but we believe it is the right one, and we are all grateful for the 10 epic years we shared together. We wish Brian nothing but success and happiness in his future endeavors,” they added.
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Burkheiser was the band’s clean vocalist since their formation. However, he has had to step away from touring in recent years due to his ongoing battle with Eagle syndrome. The rare condition causes elongation of the styloid process or calcification of the stylohyoid ligament. The main symptom of the disease is pain in the neck and throat that can radiate to other areas of the head and neck.
I Prevail to Move Forward Without Brian Burkheiser
I Prevail isn’t calling it quits. Nor are they looking to replace Brian Burkheiser, at the moment. Instead, they plan to move forward with their current lineup.
“Moving forward, Eric [Vanlerberghe] will continue to be the powerhouse frontman you’ve come to know and love. He’ll be backed up live by Dylan [Bowman], who you’ve seen in this role many times over the years at the shows we’ve performed without Brian,” they revealed. “Rest assured, we will continue to deliver the high-energy shows that we’ve made a pillar of our band, and we will continue to perform all the bangers from our catalogue. All scheduled shows will go on exactly as planned,” they added.
Before ending the post, I Prevail left their fans with some good news. “New music coming soon,” they concluded.
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