Brass Knuckle Monkey

Contact: themonkey@brassknucklemonkey.com / +1 512-663-5052 Started off as a father-and-son duo. Throughout Brady's five decades of involvement in bands, naming them became a family tradition. When spending time with family, Brady would brainstorm humorous, unconventional names that didn't necessarily match the band or genres. Even when friends were starting bands, Brady would pitch ideas, believing that choosing a band name is an art that requires careful consideration. In 2009, while discussing band names with his family, nine-year-old Ian came in and declared, "I've got the coolest name in the world. If I had a band, I'd name it Brass Knuckle Monkey." Fast forward eleven years, and as Ian's school project began taking shape, Brass Knuckle Monkey was born. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ian utilized the quarantine period to immerse himself in guitar playing, dedicating nine-to-ten hours a day to the instrument. One day, when Brady returned from work, he heard Ian playing an Iron Maiden guitar solo. Brady challenged Ian, expressing fatigue with Ian's jamming to other bands' music. He urged Ian to compose a guitar riff for an intro, verse, and chorus within a week. Three days later, Ian presented an almost-complete song, featuring guitars, bass, and programmed drums. Ian also mentioned his reluctance to write lyrics, and Brady volunteered to take on that task, setting father and son on a collaborative journey.