Brendan Healy announces debut solo album Bonkeytown

Brendan Healy, best known as the drummer of American Grim, is stepping into the spotlight with his first-ever solo release. His debut album, Bonkeytown, is scheduled to arrive on May 27, 2025, and is already shaping up to be a highlight in this year’s music calendar.

Hailing from Hillsborough, New Jersey, Brendan has spent nearly fifteen years driving the sound of American Grim from behind the kit. With Bonkeytown, he takes full creative control, writing, performing, and producing the entire project himself. The result is a true passion project that blends his drumming expertise with his skills as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

The sound of Bonkeytown pulls from a wide spectrum of influences, including the raw energy of 90s hip hop, the heavy riffs of Limp Bizkit and Korn, and the atmospheric touch of deadmau5. Recorded entirely in his home studio, the album promises a unique listening experience, where every beat and melody has been meticulously crafted. Listeners can expect a showcase of superior musicianship and inventive ideas that push beyond traditional boundaries.

While Brendan continues to tour with American Grim, he is also preparing a clinic tour to bring his solo work directly to fans. Bonkeytown is more than just an album release, it represents the start of a new chapter for an artist who has already left a mark on the heavy music scene. With his debut on the horizon, Brendan Healy is set to deliver something both personal and groundbreaking.