Former I Prevail vocalist Brian Burkheiser has publicly accused his former band of preventing him from releasing new music. He shared his frustration in a statement posted on Instagram.
The statement addressed an ongoing dispute that has impacted his ability to release solo material, specifically mentioning a song titled “Phases.”
“Due to an unresolved dispute with my former band I Prevail, I am being blocked from releasing my song ‘Phases’, as well as other new music,” Burkheiser said.
Despite the setback, the singer expressed gratitude for the support he has received during this challenging period.
“I’m deeply disappointed, but I’m doing everything I can to move things forward,” he continued. “I want to thank my family, friends, and most importantly, my fans for their unwavering support.”
The current dispute stems from Burkheiser’s complicated departure from the band he helped establish over a decade ago.
Music Mxdwn reported that Burkheiser served as the clean vocalist for I Prevail since their formation in 2013. He had to step away from touring due to his battle with Eagle’s syndrome, a painful condition affecting the throat and neck area. During his absence, his co-vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe took over the majority of vocal duties in the band.
Loudwire confirmed that I Prevail officially announced their split with Burkheiser in May. Vanlerberghe now handles all vocals going forward. The band’s decision to move forward without their founding member has created legal complications that are preventing Burkheiser from pursuing his solo career.
The PRP noted that Burkheiser has been teasing a solo project under the name Scatterbrain in recent months. His ability to release music from this new endeavor has been delayed by the unresolved dispute with I Prevail. The singer has been working on new material despite the ongoing legal challenges.
Loudwire also revealed that Burkheiser has been open about his mental health struggles. He disclosed that he fell into a manic state this summer and sought help, which he credits to allowing him to continue working on his music. The dispute appears to be ongoing, with Burkheiser indicating he is actively working to resolve the situation and move forward with his music career.
