I Prevail is an American rock band formed in

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, in 2013. They released their debut EP '' Heart vs. Mind'' (2014) and rose to popularity from releasing a

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" as a single, which eventually was certified platinum in the US. The band has since released three studio albums, ''

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,'' (2019) and '' True Power'' (2022). The band found success with their original material as well, with the singles " Breaking Down" and "Hurricane" performing well on rock radio, the single " Bow Down" being nominated for the

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in 2019, and ''Trauma'' being nominated for the

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the same year.

History

Formation, breakthrough, ''Heart vs. Mind'' EP (2014–2016)

I Prevail was formed in late 2013. On December 1, 2014, the band posted a cover of

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. It peaked at number 90 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and at number 23 on the US Mainstream Rock Songs chart. The cover was certified platinum in 2019. On December 10, 2014, the band released the first two singles from the EP, "Love, Lust, and Liars" and "The Enemy". The band released their debut EP, '' Heart vs. Mind'', on December 17, 2014. In 2015 before the recording of their debut album, rhythm guitarist Jordan Berger left the band. The band added touring members Tony Camposeo on bass and Dylan Bowman on rhythm guitar, who later on became full-time members. The band embarked on the Heart vs. Mind Tour and the Massive Addictive Tour. On June 24, 2015, they announced a summer tour called The Crossroads Tour. The band opened for Crown the Empire and

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in September and October 2015 on Day of the Dead Tour and played select shows, as well as opening for

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in December.

''Lifelines'' and touring (2016–2019)

On May 17, 2016, the band announced their headlining Strike the Match Tour throughout the summer, with special guests

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, My Enemies & I, and Bad Seed Rising. On June 20, 2016, the band revealed the name of their debut album, ''

'', and on July 21, 2016 announced it would be available from October 21, 2016. The first single from the album, "Scars", was released on July 1, 2016. On July 19, 2016, I Prevail announced through social media that they would be supporting Pierce the Veil alongside

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on the Journey's Made to Destroy tour from September to October 2016. On August 14, 2016, the band released the second single from the album, "Stuck in Your Head". On September 28, 2016, the band released their third single "Come and Get It" through Short.Fast.Loud, an Australian-based punk and hardcore radio show on youth station

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. In December 2016, it was announced that bassist Tony Camposeo left the band to focus on producing music. On March 22, 2017, I Prevail's participation in the 2017 Vans Warped Tour was confirmed. In late March/early April 2017, the band had their first major overseas headline tour, which included sold-out shows across Australia. On May 30, 2017, I Prevail announced the departures of Lee Runestad and that they would be replaced by Eli Clark as touring bassist and Gabe Helguera of Drum Beats Online as touring drummer. On August 8, 2017, I Prevail announced a fall-winter headline tour with

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. Brian Burkheiser was put on emergency vocal rest and temporary hiatus due to a serious vocal cord injury.

''Trauma'' (2019–2022)

On February 19, 2019, the band announced an upcoming album called ''

'' and asked fans to share the announcement on social media 100,000 times before they released the first single. On February 26, 2019, the band released the lead single from the album, "Bow Down". Later that same day the band released "Breaking Down", a second track from the album. Along with the new single being released, Gabe Helguera was made a full time member of the band although Eli Clark was absent from both new music videos. According to Eli's

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profile he left the band in January 2019. While in Australia for the

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in March 2019. On March 18, 2019, the band released the third single off the new album, "Paranoid". ''

'' was released on March 29, 2019. The album was the fourth-best selling album of the week in the US upon release, while its first single, " Breaking Down", hit the top 10 of the ''

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chart in May 2019. On August 6, 2019,

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announced that I Prevail, Beartooth, & Can't Swim would be supporting them on their "Degenerates" headlining tour. In November 2019, the band received two Grammy Nominations; the

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for ''

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for " Bow Down".

''True Power'' (2022–present)

On June 17, 2022, the band released the single "Body Bag". The song is the lead single for their third studio album '' True Power'', which was released on August 19, 2022. On July 12, 2022, the band released the second single "Bad Things". On August 19, 2022, the band released a music video for the song "Self-Destruction". In Juue 2022, the band announced their True Power Tour starting in Asbury Park, New Jersey with openers; Pierce the Veil,

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(October 24 - November 22 shows) and Yours Truly (September 9 - October 9 shows). They will tour from September 9 to November 22, ending in Detroit, Michigan. On November 22, 2022, the band released a music video for the song "There’s Fear In Letting Go".

Musical style

I Prevail's musical style has been mainly described as

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described the band's sound as a "blistering blend of metalcore, pop-punk, and post-hardcore that invokes names like

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Band members

Current members * Brian Burkheiser – clean vocals * Eric Vanlerberghe – unclean vocals ; clean vocals * Steve Menoian – lead guitar ; bass guitar * Dylan Bowman – rhythm guitar, backing vocals * Gabe Helguera – drums Former members * Jordan Berger – rhythm guitar, backing vocals * Tony Camposeo – bass guitar * Lee Runestad – drums Former touring musicians * Eli Clark – bass, backing vocals Timeline

Discography

Extended plays

Studio albums

Notes

Singles

Music videos

Awards and nominations

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References

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