Brother's Keeper (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Defunct | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Erie, Pennsylvania , United States |
| Products | Metalcore music, albums, EPs, singles |
Brother's Keeper was a metalcore ensemble originating from Erie, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
History
Established in 1994 by musicians from several local acts, Brother's Keeper quickly became a pivotal force within Erie's hardcore punk and metalcore communities. They, along with bands such as xDISCIPLEx A.D., Digression, and Neverfall, cultivated a tightly-knit scene driven by common musical passions. A defining feature of their identity was the distinctive vocal delivery of Mike Ski.
Throughout their career, the group issued five full-length albums alongside multiple 7" singles. Their tenure with Trustkill Records spanned from 1996 until their dissolution in 2003. In early 2001, Brother's Keeper contributed to the compilation It's All About The Money, a collaborative release involving Schauffele's label Surprise Attack Records, Goodfellow Records, and Redstar Records.
Releases
EPs
- Shadowcast (7") – 1994
- Ladder (7") – 1995
- Self-Fulfilling Prophecy (7", Trustkill Records)
- Sweet Revenge (7"/cassette)
- Five Hits From Hell (Ides of March Records)
Studio albums
- The Continuum (Trustkill Records) – 1996
- ForeverNeverEnding (Trustkill Records)
- Oxymoron (12"/MCD, Trustkill Records)
- Fantasy Killer (Trustkill Records) – 2001
Members
Final lineup
- Mike Ski – Lead vocals (1994–2003)
- Scott Emhoff – Guitar (1994–2003)
- Eric "EMS" Schauffele – Bass guitar (1995–2003)
Previous members
- Roger Hurlburt – Guitar (1994–1997)
- Chris Bazan – Guitar (1997–2001)
- Mike Peters – Guitar (2001–2002)
- Nate Black – Bass guitar (1995)
- Jason Hoderny – Drums (1994)
- Bob Williams – Drums (1994–1997)
- Zach Hudock – Drums (1998–2001)
- Rich Cali – Drums (2001)
- Ben Lythberg – Drums (2002)