Post-hardcore band I Prevail have done in 3 years what very few bands accomplish in a lifetime. Sold-out tours to hundreds of kids a night, high billing on major festivals, and selling tens of thousands of records. Especially in this “scene”, the latter is unheard of in 2017.
Granted, this seemingly overnight success has also brought plenty of detractors out in full force. Sure, you’re free not to like the band. But why let I Prevail’s success upset you? You should be letting it inspire you to do something that you actually like.
Vocalist Brian Burkheiser took to Twitter earlier today to give one of these detractors a little lesson in how to deal with haters – eloquently, of course. Clearly the band’s success is not phony.
Why talk shit? We have an awesome fan base that relates to our lyrics and music we write. I'm sorry if you're not a fan but negativity is…
— Brian Burkheiser (@BriBurkheiser) October 7, 2017
What is killing our scene in the first place. Not trying to start shit with you. Just realize we're a group of kids who are just trying…
— Brian Burkheiser (@BriBurkheiser) October 7, 2017
To live our dream and constantly be improving as a band and as people along the way.
— Brian Burkheiser (@BriBurkheiser) October 7, 2017