Brainerd is an American
hard rock band formed in
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, Dane County and the capital city of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census the population was 269,840, making it the second-largest city in Wisconsin b ...
in 2002 by lead singer and bass player Daniel Dieterich. Current members include Shawn Blackler (guitar), Chad Ovshak (drums), and Jon Chvojicek (guitar).
History
Brainerd was formed in
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, Dane County and the capital city of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census the population was 269,840, making it the second-largest city in Wisconsin b ...
in 2002 by featuring Daniel Dieterich (bass and vocals), Matt "Knife" Porwall (guitar), Travis Kasperbauer (
rhythm guitar
In music performances, rhythm guitar is a technique and role that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with other instruments from the rhythm section (e.g., drum kit, bass guita ...
), and Tony Leskinnen (
drums
A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair of matching drumsticks ...
), who aimed to blend the
punk rock,
rock, and
metal
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music styles, while portraying true stories about "living life to its most extreme potential." Occasionally delving into stories of violence, death, and the demonic, the lyrics provide a powerful insight into the mind of people affected by psychological and actual violence.
Tony Leskinnen left in 2003 to play with The Skintones and was replaced by Andy Kinzler, a friend of Kasperbauer from the
Madison Media Institute, himself joining Mountain Gator and replaced by Mike "Magma" Henry from
Bongzilla, who left for The Garza and Aquilonian. Chad Ovshak is the current drummer. Matt Porwall (lead guitar) was replaced by Shawn Blackler from Striking Irwin, and Travis Kasperbauer (rhythm guitar) quit in 2007 to play with Whore du Jour, and was replaced by Jonny "Vortex" Chvojicek from Brickshithouse and the
High Noon Saloon.
Brainerd hosts the bi-annual
Turbojugend Bloodbath concert series.
Discography
;There's No Eye In Pussy:
Crustacean Records (2003)
:Members: Daniel Dieterich, Matt Porwall, Travis Kasperbauer, Andy Kinzler
;Animal Mother: Self Release (2005),
Zodiac Killer Records
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History Formation
Zodiac Killer Records was first f ...
(2008)
:Members: Daniel Dieterich, Shawn Blackler, Travis Kasperbauer, Andy Kinzler
;S/T "The Goat":Zodiac Killer Records (2009)
:Members: Daniel Dieterich, Shawn Blackler, Jon Chvojicek, Mike Henry
Compilations
;We Will Bury You (
Killdozer tribute album):
Crustacean Records (2005)
;94.1 WJJO: Locals Only (2007)
;Drink, Fight & Fuck No. 2: Zodiac Killer Records (2008)
;Mad Rollin’ Dolls: Midwest Family Album (2008)
Roller Derby Music Project - website
References
External links
Brainerd
(urSESSION)
Brainerd
( MySpace)
American sludge metal musical groups
American stoner rock musical groups
Heavy metal musical groups from Wisconsin
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