[1] Branden was born in Pocatello, Idaho, and was raised in a Mormon family which moved more than twenty times during his youth.

When Branden was 11 years old, his father, Neil Steineckert, died by suicide, so he picked up drumming as a way to release his anger and to relieve him of his troubles.

He was a founding member of Strange Itch, a band that would later become The Used, and would go on to achieve success, earning a platinum and gold album.

On the tour, Rancid members stated that Steineckert would be a permanent addition to the band (also noted on the official Used fansite).

In late 2010 Steineckert filled in for Goldfinger's drummer (Darrin Pfeiffer) for a few West Coast shows due to prior arrangements.