''The Predator Nominate'' is the third

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by American

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band Brainiac, released on January 20, 2023, through

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. It is the band's first release of new music in nearly 26 years, and consists of old

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that were recorded for the band's planned major label debut on

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, prior to the death of frontman Timmy Taylor in May 1997. Guitarist John Schmersal called ''The Predator Nominate'' "Brainiac’s last concerted effort, our last complete thought, before the end.” The surviving members of Brainiac promoted ''The Predator Nominate'' with a brief tour of the

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as support for

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in February 2023. For the tour, Schmersal replaced Taylor on lead vocals, and guitar duties were handled by Tim Krug.

Track listing

Personnel

Personnel per liner notes. Brainiac * Timmy Taylor – vocals, synthesizers * John Schmersal – guitar * Juan Monasterio – bass * Tyler Trent – drums

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Predator Nominate Touch and Go Records EPs 2023 EPs 2020s demo albums Brainiac (band) EPs