Words As Weapons (May 2002) One of the most creative and challenging records of 2001 without a doubt. If there is any band in hardcore who has put in more time and more effort only to receive less support nationwide as Brother’s Keeper, then please let me know. Why this record hasn’t absolutely blown up is beyond me. The CD’s character can be best described by taking a look at one of the videos contained on the interactive portion of the CD. Where most bands would look like idiots trying to video a song, Brother’s Keeper nails it. The first song on the CD is “I Shot JFK” and this is the song for which the video was made. Alternating between footage of the band playing live in a running newspaper printing facility, archival footage of the JFK assassination, and new footage of the band dressed as if they were in Dealey Plaza in 1963 and involved with the JFK assassination, the video and song both capture the simultaneous street smart attitude, playful energy, and creativity which make Brother’s Keeper great. The video is well edited, and while one could pick apart little nuances in filming, etc, overall and by far, it is truly amazing. I have watched that one video at least a half a dozen times and I still love the work that went into it and the final product. The motto of the record, stated boldly throughout the layout, is “DENY-DEFY-DESTROY” and these words relate not only to the political slant taken throughout the record, but also I expect to the world at large as well, meaning that Brother’s Keeper throughout this record strikes me as if they are playing what they want to play because they want to, and that they consider that approach critical. Musically, this is unlike any other Brother’s Keeper record in that it is far more dynamic, far more complex, far more driving rock oriented (a GREAT choice), and more focused than earlier offerings of the band. This record is powerful in new ways that hardcore records have not been in the past. Instead of “mosh parts” or other conventions which have been so played out that it isn’t even funny, this record finds new ways to use guitar riffs and timing changes to make intensity happen throughout. In terms of the lyrics, there is a rhythmic rhyming approach to many of the lyrics...and the vocal approach is far more direct and confident than it ever has been before. The entire disc is in your face, even when the song material is less intensive on some tracks. Overall BK sounds like an entirely new take on the idea of hardcore or rock: combining elements of both, and doing it very well. Many of the lyrics themselves take on a whole new meaning now with the US government suggesting that they will be creating fabricated stories for foreign media sources in order to further the propagandistic side of the so called “war” effort: from the title track (‘Can’t you see it in the headlines? / suckers line up to believe the lie / and then they’ll know I shot JFK / mass media / mass murderers of the truth’) and from a song describing frustration at feeling like a pawn in a chess game in which you have no control “Moving Target” (‘can’t you see. my surroundings have been turned against me / sweet commerce in the air tonight ..../ work like slaves just to grease the wheels with a few dollar bills’). I will close this review with two thoughts: first, that you should definitely check out this record...and second, I will quote Brother’s Keeper themselves “Take back what you love and fight for the truth. End the fantasy or be the enemy.” An excellent record.

Roots, Roots, Roots, always stick to your roots! That is what the Erie PA based band, Brother’s Keeper did on their latest opus, “Fantasy Killer.” This country is flooded with cheezy one up bands like Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, and Linkin’ Park, who claim hardcore. What is really nice is that us true hardcore fans know the line you never cross by claiming you are something that you are not. Which is exactly what Brother’s Keeper has always done, they have never claimed. Instead they just tour heavily and leave people positively charged after hearing their live shows or any one of their cd’s. Basically they let their music do the claiming for them, and it has earned them the respect to so deserve. On “Fantasy Killer” the group returns to more of a rootsy, classic hardcore sound. The sound is refined and very powerful. The music composition of Scott Emhoff(Guitar), Eric Schauffele(bass) combined with the witty yet charismatic vocals from lead singer Mikeski, this album delivers a heart punching sound from beginning to end. The opening track in my book has to get me stoked on any album, and on this album the opening track, “I Shot JFK” had me very stoked. It delivers a powerful message from the start. The 3rd track, “Chasing Forever,” is set up like a classic hardcore sing along song that never slows down, so you never want it to end. Another great track is the 9th track, “Two Week Notice” which is about getting beat down by the normality of day to day routines, but the song delivers such an amazing punch that it left me scratching my head questioning my day to day routines. “Fantasy Killer” is Brother’s Keepers’ finest work yet, and just proves their dedication to their own musical progression as a band. I could go on forever talking about how damn good this album is. The fact is, you need to go out and buy it. Brother’s Keeper has made a name for themselves in hardcore and they are going to keep on pressing. Delivering a message of refined ferocity to all who’s ears fall unto their sound. So get off the couch, put down the game controller that is eating your brain and go buy this cd!!

It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen a full length from BK. But what a follow up to the Continuum! The first track, ‘I shot JFK’, shows that Brother’s Keeper has not lost what they’ve had all along! There’s a ton of the driving BK rhythms, as demonstrated on ‘Dismantling The Icon’, and the Scott Emhoff wah maneuvers that separate this band from the rest! ‘Worst Spot in the Van’ could be one of the closest things I’ve heard to a Hardcore ballad! Slow, a Ski eye view of the back of the van on those long tours! What the hell? He doesn’t ride shotgun? ‘The Poison Plot’ classic BK, if you’re a fan of the older stuff, this song will remind you of the fact! ‘Two Weeks Notice’, the classic, ‘Fuck Work anthem right here folks! Ski explained at a recent show, ‘everyone here has a talent, if they have the courage to find that talent, and make it work for them’, that’s right so many of us are stuck working ‘for the man’, this song’s for you my friend. ‘The Proverbial “They” features a guest appearance by DC Mike from Stretch Armstrong. The closing track, ‘Runaway Human’ has gotta be the most chugged up, heaviest effort I’ve heard from the band. Plain and simple, this record reminds me of why this is one of my favorite bands out there! They’re not too metal, they’re not too hardcore, they can stay the same, and still come up with totally original shit that sounds nothing, but reminds you of their previous releases. That to me is the one thing a band should ultimately strive for! I currently still favor the Continuum, however the more I hear this record, I like it more and more! If you check out any release in 2001, let this be your first. But it doesn’t end there....no, this sucka also comes with a three song multimedia desktop, which has the production video of ‘I shot JFK’. It’s theatrical, there’s some studio style footage, if videos we’re like this MTV might have a shot. There’s also live video footage of Two Week Notice and The Continuum. Holy Shit! I think this will be my release of the year! This is a rad record, from the music, to the videos, even down to the cover art! I can find not one flaw!!! Gotta backed up Bootay!

Before you even pop this into your cd player you get an eyeful of some extraordinary cover art courtesy of Sheppard Fairey. Upon putting this disc into your cd player what you get is a new direction for Brother's Keeper. Gone is the straight up hardcore of old. Their new style is a culmination of years of touring a maturation and a love for the music they're playing. If you've seen them live before the release of this album you could sense this was coming. At the 2000 Mass Metalfest they blew me away. That says a lot considering up until this album I would exactly call myself a fan. I can compare this to the new Burn It Down or Earth Crisis' "Slither" in that it's a drastic change from previous records but a change for the better. As an added bonus the cd rom portion features a video for I shot JFK and two live song videos for two week notice and the continuum.

After five years of tours, split releases, EP’s and compilations, this is the first proper full length from Brother’s Keeper since 1996. Brother’s Keeper’s take on hardcore is focused on melody, groove and riff after riff after riff rather than just aggression. That, coupled with Mike Ski’s vocal style brings to mind Snapcase more than once. I certainly wouldn’t go so far as to call these guys a rip off, though the similarities are apparent. The strongest element of the record is definitely the song to song variation. Almost every song has a very different feel, and tempo from every other song. It helps keep things interesting, as well as give each song it’s own identity. This release also has one of the strongest enhanced CD sections I’ve ever seen. They include a full length music video for “I Shot JFK”, and two full length live videos as well. All three are well done, and well worth watching. I’m sure fans of the band will love them, but they operate well as an introduction to Brother’s Keeper as well. Though this didn’t grab me at all at first, it has grown on my a lot. The intricacy and variety of every song makes for a very dense, and interesting record. I can also safely say I’ll be hearing something new every time I listen to this. After five years, this record will only further solidify Brother’s Keeper as one of the most interesting bands in hardcore.

This band is like good and evil. It´s always like people love them or totally hate them. Responsible for that fact is lead singer and mastermind Mike Ski and his "very own" vocal work. Their debut full-length "The Continuum" totally blew me away with this Snapcase-like new school sound. The vocals were strange, but somehow cool to the music and the high-pitched overtone melodies. But with the years the vocals became stranger and stranger (or better higher and...) and even the music was great, i became somehow anoyed of their stuff. Now (after 4 years and severel split releases) they are back with their 2nd full-length and it´s amazing. The same groovecore, totally energy-filled, but without the nowadays metal ingredients. And what´s most important: Mike Ski changed his singing. He still screams, but it´s more of a shouting. On "The Poison Plot" they feature Chris Mclane of the almighty Stretch Arm Strong , what´s totally cool. The lyrics and statements in the fine layouted booklet are great (very critical with what is called the scene) and make this record a little surprise.

Brother’s Keeper is one of the most talked about bands in hardcore and I just experienced why. Their new full length is a critical look on hardcore today in combination with a sincere and original sound. This record has so many edges and sides, it’s too hard to define them in a few lines of simple words. What’s important is that the message has a central position on this release. If you’re not awake when you put this record on, you will be when the last song is over: both message and music will make sure of that. This stuff is a bit heavier than tea and biscuits, I can tell you that. You better listen to this one yourself to discover whether BK rocks your world. It rocks…trust me! PS Put this cd in your computer and check out the video for I Shot JFK and two live songs…

I was salivating over this when it came through in the post, this is one of those bands that you know are so vital to the ever diversified HxC scene that anything they release is going to set a standard for everyone else, and boy how right can you be. If you're familiar with the BK sonic assault you will come to appreciate just how vital 'Fantasy Killer' is. Equal parts political satire ('I shot JFK') and love songs ('The worst spot in the van', 'The Poison Plot') this is just one exciting record and it's BK's first in five years and it's really that impressive. As an added bonus you get three multimedia videos to enjoy , but it still doesn't equal seeing the Keeper on stage, blasting out all these tunes and more. Highly Recommended.

This just blows me away. Just when I thought hardcore was like a stagnant swamp a release like this comes along and completely changes my mind about things. It's like this cd was made for every 20 something hardcore kid that still goes to shows and is exactly sure why anymore. Toss in a slick ass layout and awesome song content. (The Keepa actually sings about real things like quitting your job, sitting in the worst seat in the van, and living up to things that your dad has told you). Buy this cd and listen to it while reading the lyrics, and be sure to read all the insert stuff too. You'll walk away feeling a little different about a lot of things, at least I did. And stop it with the voice jokes, the dudes voice doesn't sound like that anymore.

It took them five years to write and record a follow up to the great "The Continuum" album. Five years... that’s a life time in modern day hardcore scene. The band did however, the almost impossible task to make a great album after that period. And with great I mean, awesome. Amidst all old school and metalcore bands BK stayed true to their tight new school sound. I thought that the tremendous pressure of having the entire HC scene breathing down your neck would have had a negative influence, but noooo, the guys from Erie did it as if it was the most natural thing to do. Mike Ski’s vocals are better than ever with more aggression and impact. You know; it made me think of the best Snapcase work with a bit more melody at times. And don’t forget Chris Stretch Arm Strong singing on one song ("The Poison Plot") and three cd rom video’s, and of course the excellent artwork. All you hardcore kids could ever want wrapped up in one convenient little package. Go to your recordshop while supplies last....... and look under B for Best band.

I've never been a fan of Brother's Keeper...until now. The vocals were my main turn-off, but vocalist Mike Ski has phased out his trademark high-pitched vocal style for a heavier and fuller, more solid sound. Long time BK fans will appreciate the new style while it will help attract new fans, like myself. This is just straight up, catchy hardcore with a great diversity of tempo changes in the vein of Snapcase. "Give It A Name" and "The Poison Plot" featuring guest vocals by Chris McLane and David Sease of Stretch Arm Strong are the most impressive tracks as well as the opening track, "I Shot JFK." Check out "Worst Spot in the Van" to hear a mellower side of Brother's Keeper. There is also an awesome layout to the album that you will just have to see for yourself. This is also an enhanced CD featuring a very cool video for "I Shot JFK" and also 2 live videos. This is a great hardcore album and I recommend that fans who have been turned off by the vocals pick up this album to hear the difference.

To say this reviewer was surprised by the latest offering from Brother's Keeper is an understatement. Listening to the group's new disc, Fantasy Killer, I was blown away at the progression the band has had since their last disc. Now honestly, Brother's Keeper's earlier material wasn't to my tate (mainly due to Mike Ski's unusual vocals), so to be so amazed by Fantasy Killer has to say something for the band. While Ski's vocals still take time to grow on you, they seem to be less nasal in their tone, and the band's growth musically is remarkable. Fantasy Killer also has some of the most intriguing lyrics ever for the group, covering political, commercial, and even emotional highs and lows. The opening track, I Shot JFK, may offend some at first listen, but take the time to truly understand the song and one will quickly change his/her thoughts. Dismantling the Icon is one of the album's stand-out tracks, with it's biting lyrical attack. Worst Spot in the Van captures the lonely feeling of being in a band and spending so much time away from loved ones with a hardcore energy that helps surge the song to a new level of heartache, and helps it seperate itself from the numerous other "I miss you" type songs. Ski's screams of "You can't kill me cuz I'm already dead" make Someone's Gonna Die Tonight a thouroughly memorable track. What one notices on Fantasy Killer is the ease Brother's Keeper has when it comes to having additional musicians collaborate with them. Poison Plot, which features Chris McLane and David Sease from Stretch Arm Strong, is this reviewer's favorite track, fusing Brother's Keeper's anger-filled style with the punk/hardcore melodies common to Stretch Arm Strong. The Proverbial "They" also benefits from a guest appearance by Mike DC from Damnation A.D. who adds throaty growls to the mix. Brother's Keeper does rely a bit too much on repition on Fantasy Killer, each song seems to have it's own sentence to be repeated endlessly, which hurts the band only slightly. If the listener can overlook the small flaws and keep an open mind to Ski's vocal abilities, one will find a truly remarkable album, and quite possibly the band's best album to date.

Finally the new Brother’s Keeper release is out, and it was definitely worth the wait. Brian McTernan is said to be one of the best producers out there and once again he managed to craft an incredibly powerful sound. Fantasy Killer contains 11 tracks plus a multi-media section featuring 3 videos. The sound of Brother’s Keeper is characterized by Mike Ski’s infamous vocal sound since there’s always a little “rap” touch to it. He’s more talking than singing and that fits the mid-tempo hardcore sound perfectly. The range of audible influences on this record is pretty long, you get to hear all kinds of hardcore and punk mixed with all kinds of emotions and feelings. “Worst Spot In The Van” e.g. is a pretty emotional track with a melancholic feel to it and a nice melody. “The Poison Plot”, also one of my favourite songs features guest vocals by Chris McLane and David Sease from Stretch Armstrong. “The Proverbial They” has some cool vocals by Mike DC. All in all this record is really unpredictable and that’s what it makes it so interesting to listen to it. Fortunately this is pretty far from all kinds of metal and that’s a plus! Awesome vocals, heavy breakdowns, catchy riffs and sarcastic thought-provoking lyrics – all this an much more on this little piece of plastic. A must!

Finally, Erie PA's Brothers Keeper gives us a new album. Five years after bashing people over the head with 1996's "The Continuum" album, the kings of "No School Hardcore" are back, and this time, they deliver an album that really shows their belief in the previously mentioned "No School Hardcore" stance. This album isn't so much a hardcore album, as it is a rock album. Mike Ski (he of the notoriously high pitched scream) has toned down his yell and successfully transformers into a semi hardcore/semi rock singer. Good stuff. The songs on this album range from wanting to destroy today’s so called "kings of rock and roll" ('Dismantling The Icon) to passing the time in the van while driving from show to show ('The Worst Spot In The Back Of The Van'). Honestly, this is the type of album that one can listen to and start there own little moshpit of one right there in the room, or the car, or wherever. So, if you can find this album (http://www.trustkill.com is a good place to start ), get it. This is what rock and roll (and hardcore for that matter) should be about.

Bored with music thus far is 2001? WAKE THE FUCK UP, cause you are not anymore. Brothers Keeper is the shot of adrenaline the music scene has been waiting for. Imagine the music structure of Snapcase, meets Zack De La Roacha without the rap act. But even that is an oft description. Innovative, aggressive, thought provoking, and nasty are all words that sum up the experience you will come to know as Brothers Keeper. "I Shot JFK" is grooving trip into the mind of a killer. Smashing lick after smashing lick hammer relentlessly. Mike spits and mouths off words that would make your moms stomach turn. What a fucking intro, and this is just the beginning. Before you wipe the endless beads of sweat off your brow, yet again you find yourself being sucked into a pit of destruction. This time a faster paced riff leads you into a bridge where Mike breaks in with lyrics about trying to make a loved one understand the point of angst, and where it originates. Middle portion of the track see's Keeper break shit down, and go low and heavy with hard hitting skins, and Bazan and Emhoff doing their best to remove your head. The fast pace comes back around to rear it's ugly head, and Mike pleads for understanding. Lyrically "Dismantling The Icon" is disturbing. "I'll hold a gun to the head of the kings of rock and roll.(Until they're all dead) Another message on the microphone, on the golden microphone Another message-less message on the microphone" From there Mike goes on to talk about gimmicks with pretty faces. MAD FUCKING PROPS to someone finally giving voice to a subject that rings so true in my world. So many bands are about a certain look, and sound that is popular to brainwash peeps into handing over some coin. This is where Brothers Keeper differs. This is real shit here, real musicians with a sense of reality, and the desire and talent to be heard with a real message. Although the lyrics are disturbing, it is real feelings that ring so true. Think about it! Through out the rest of the effort you will hear contributions from Chris McLane and David Sease from Stretch Arm Strong, and Mike DC from Damnation AD as well. I could go on ranting till the sun rises tomorrow. But instead I will leave you with this final statement, and let you make a decision from there. Brothers Keeper is the anti of everything considered "cool" and "popular" in the music industry, and yet has the talent to make any fan of music stand up and take notice. Derek's scale of 1 to 10: 9.5, and check out the killer multimedia section of the CD. Drop it into the CD ROM, and let it fly. Not to mention best artwork of the year. Very creative!

This Erie, PA outfit is very well-known in the hardcore community. They've released several EPs, have appeared on countless compilations, and have been active for over six years. The band released their debut in 1996 and Fantasy Killer is their sophomore effort. The most distinct element of Brother's Keeper has to be their vocalist Mike Ski. His high-pitched delivery has been one of the most distinctive hardcore voices for years. That same voice has no doubt been difficult for some prospective fans to swallow. Those of you who have been less than thrilled with Ski's pipes may be happy to hear that he's toned down his approach on Fantasy Killer. In fact, he seems to have found a happy medium on Fantasy Killer, with enough power to drive the band, yet enough of the old Ski to cut through the mix. Fantasy Killer is an eclectic blend of jumping hardcore, with elements of old-school, NYC hardcore, hip-hop, and everything in between. Fine, the presence of these elements is barely noticeable at times, but nevertheless, they're there. Brother's Keeper manages to keep things interesting with plenty of variation, energy, and lyrical snarl. Things get moving right away as the opening track "I Shot JFK", is a tightly wound knot of hardcore and rapcore. The song is solid and sets the tone for the entire release, although listeners will find plenty of surprises along the way. Amidst the bob-and-weave energy of Fantasy Killer lurks some nice bursts of melody. "Give It A Name" features a nice punk-styled "Whoaaaaa..." chorus to accompany the band's up-tempo brand of hardcore. Moreover, "The Poison Plot", featuring guest vocals from Chris and David of Stretch Arm Strong, aptly displays the band's ability to infuse a little melodic variation into the meaty mix. There's no shortage of aggression on Fantasy Killer either. The biting grooves and bouncing vocals of "Someone's Gonna Die Tonight" are very easy to digest. The song has a nice breakdown as well. Every time I hear it I picture a mosh pit swirling endlessly in anticipation. "Two Week Notice" also displays some bulldog hardcore, not to mention a great old-school reprise. Ski will have no doubt have some of you mouthing the "Give me two weeks and I'm outta here" line in your sleep. Bottom Line: Not every song is a gem ("Runaway Human" is one track that misses the mark), but this is a very consistent effort with a nice variety factor. The energy of Brother's Keeper is infectious, and for the most part, this album rocks.

Erie, Pennsylvania's Brother's Keeper has been a hardcore institution with a Stepford-like following for some time - which may have surprised some people, given frontman Mike Ski's tendency to sound like a crackheaded version of Sesame Street's Elmo. But the new Fantasy Killer is a highly conceptual, well-plotted step away from that sound, and stands easily as Brother's Keeper's maturation point. Listen close and you'll realize that these guys spent a lot of time soaking in Refused's The Shape Of Punk To Come. Ski's screams are decipherable and actually pleasing to listen to as he rants and raves about revisionist history, rock 'n' roll trips and corporate whoring. Fantasy Killer operates off a fully charged punk-rock battery that will throttle you so hard you'll suffer from a permanent case of whiplash. Refuse, resist with "I Shot JFK," "Chasing Forever" and "Worst Spot In The Van."

The “where are they now” bin has always been a revolving door of bands who seem to drop off the face of the planet never to be heard from again.  Amidst the shattered careers, there is always some outfit that manages to defy the odds, kicking open the door of musical apathy only to find that the party was moved long before their hiatus ended, and they were left without a map to the new digs.  The album goes virtually unnoticed, the tour sucks, and the band gives up the ghost wondering what the hell happened in the years they were “re-inventing themselves”.  For Erie, PA’s Brother’s Keeper, visibility has never really been an issue.  Despite the fact that ‘Fantasy Killer’ is the first full-length from the band in FIVE fucking years, there has been much buzzing going on amidst the hardcore faithful.  After all, the band were an awesome force at last year's festival that almost wasn’t, Hellfest; as well as Initial’s Krazyfest in Kentucky and the louder than loud Furnace Fest, just to name a few.  All the while Brother’s Keeper were continuing to refine their trademark prog-core, a churning blend of loud off-kilter riffs, hollered vocals and thunderous percussion.  And while ‘Fantasy Killer’ may be a bit of a departure from the sound of their previous efforts, it is a welcome progression the embraces their wealth of experience and maturity, by defining Brother’s Keeper as a band that utilizes its past as a means to re-inventing their future. With meaty production from godhead knob-twiddler Brian Mcternan, ‘Fantasy Killer’ is an album of shifting, swooping guitar lines, chunky rhythms and in-your face melodies that seem to co-exist as full-on compositions rather than a conglomeration of parts.  Gone are the “jam” structures, replaced by a direction and balance that finally gives Brother’s Keeper their songwriting due.  While earlier records were pummeling because of the sheer intensity and thunderous walls of sound, ‘Fantasy Killer’ is not as easy to dissect, nor should it be.  After 5 long years, Mike Ski is spitting out the words with a clarity and conviction that are equally, if not more, impacting than the aggro-scream of adolescence.  The band is tighter than ever; and there appears to be a fresh wealth of ideas flowing throughout that continues to give the band a unique sound.  Touches of Girls Against Boys, Adamantium, Cave-In, Poison the Well and most notably, Snapcase, litter the mix.  But there is no defining resolution to the question, “who do they sound like”.  Hell, at times Mike reminds me of Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden ripping through a Poison the Well song.  The impact is simply inspiring.  Tracks like the off-kilter “Chasing Forever” are immediately unique and engrossing, eschewing obnoxious power for brief ventures into quiet dynamics, where the guitars linger like the best shoe-gazers from across the pond.  The scathing “Dismantling the Icon” is evidence that Mike has lost none of his cynicism (belting our “rock and roll is dead” amid the swirl of some fantastic guitar work).  And you just have to hear the neck sliding approach to the bridge…simply awesome.  Perhaps the biggest surprise is the beauty and power of the very personal “Worst Spot In the Van”; a redefining moment that showcases how far Brother’s Keeper has truly come.  Major bonus points for “The Poison Plot”, a track penned by Chris McLane of the equally inspiring Stretch Arm Strong, and featuring the guest vocals of Chris and Stretch cohort David Sease (as well as a tasty vocal shot from Damnation AD’s Mike DC on “The Proverbial “They” ”). Centered around a theme of ‘Scene Suicide’ (Deny, Defy, Destroy), ‘Fantasy Killer’ is an honest and accurate portrayal of a scene in which followers come and go amid the constant bickering and self-destructive attitude that has risen its ugly head in recent years.  From the uniqueness of the packaging, to the contents contained within, Brother’s Keeper have proven themselves as a band grounded in the individuality and spirit the scene can provide when vision and commitment exist.  And while ‘Fantasy Killer’ was well worth the wait, one can only hope that Brother’s Keeper are never too far from the fold to throw their two cents in when the scene looses sight of what’s important.  Inspiring, demanding and utterly fantastic, ‘Fantasy Killer’ is as welcome a return as an old friend...and as important as the bond such friendship can provide.  Truly “killer”.

Erie, PA's Brother's Keeper is a band that has blown me away since the first time I saw them live.  I have a great deal of respect for them as a band and as individuals, and I am happy to say that you are in for a treat.  Brother's Keeper has always delivered a message full of positive energy and ideas that anyone can relate to.  [Fantasy Killer] brings all that, and more, to the table. [fantasy killer] starts out with "I Shot JFK", which brings attention to media manipulation of the public, while the public (you and I) takes it as the gospel truth. "Two Week Notice" is a song that almost anyone can relate to in the sense that we are all slaves to a job that we don't like.  "I worked all day, there’s nothing left in my brain but sleep and must-see TV" sums it up best. In a time when so many bands have lost their sincerity and have left their creativity at the door, it's refreshing to see a band like Brother's Keeper doing things the way they should be done.