We just got these from Sire Press today they did a great job.  There are only 100 hand numbered copies.   So don't wait.  Get yours this weekend at Skelletones final show.  We are playing on Sunday night.

So we have been waiting and waiting and waiting for our new cd/7inch to come out.  Now we have taken matters into our own hands.  Available January 18th we will have 100 hand numbered copies of our new cd.  We ordered them through Sire Press so the packaging is pretty, pretty good.  We hope that the 7 inch will be available shortly unfortunately due to lack of communication i have no idea where the vinly is.  I believe it is at the plant getting pressed.  Make sure and come out to the farewell weekend at skelletones it is sure to be and amazing weekend full of great bands. 

In other news we have lots of shows scattered around Michigan so come out and say whats up.  We have some new merch that should hit the merch store soon so go check that out.  Also Brothers is in this years KLQ Heavyweights.  Its a battle of the bands of sorts.  Anyways we have tickets for sale for the show it is on January 23rd.  So hit us up if you need tickets and we can make that happen.  They are $5. 

Brothers

Saw Her Ghost is having trouble with there online store. So for the time being all orders can be placed through there myspace (www.myspace.com/sawherghostrecords).

They are running a special on all CD's they release before October 2007(this includes "Black Friday") $5/CD, this is a great deal. They are also doing a buy 3 get one free deal too.

On a side note, we are waiting for the "Tragedy EP" to get back from pressing, then we will be selling it. We are just as excited as you are, we've had this finished since June and we can't wait to get it out.

WE HAVE TICKETS FOR A CANCER BENEFIT SHOW AT THE ORBIT ROOM.

THE LINE UP FOR THE EVENING IS

IT DIES TODAY
IF HE DIES, HE DIES
THE ORPHAN ( REUNION SHOW )
BROTHERS
ASCEND THE THRONE
BETTER LEFT IMPALED

ALL AGES - 5:30PM

$10 IN ADVANCE - BUY TICKETS FROM BROTHERS!!!
$13 AT THE DOOR, ALL PROCEEDS GOT TO THE DEAR JACK FOUNDATION.

It is a shame when a band like Brothers goes unnoticed. This five-piece outfit hails from Michigan and Black Friday is their debut offering. The album is filled with eleven hardcore songs just begging for you to sing-along to.

The opening combo of "Beginnings" and "The War at Home" kick things off with fast-paced hardcore akin to Comeback Kid and Verse. From here the band experiments with their sound, infusing it with dramatic build-ups and progressive riffing that brought to mind Modern Life is War and Life Long Tragedy. "Never Again" revisits the more aggressive sound with chunky riffs and gritty vocals. From here on out its more modern hardcore with plenty of sing-alongs.

Brothers truly shines in the lyrics of vocalist Joel; he speaks directly on a multitude of topics - social issues, personal demons, relationships, and the lack of sincerity in today's underground scene. Even better, included with the lyrics are brief song-meanings that provide further insight into his words. I love when bands do this.

Black Friday is a record that I honestly feel deserves so much more attention. Take it upon yourself to pick this record up. Brothers is one of the best new bands I've come across; make them one of yours too!

Michigan's Brothers has offered up a pleasant surprise to the hardcore world with their debut release, Black Friday. Best described as an energetic blend of the melodic hardcore of Champion and earlier Comeback Kid, Brothers nails nearly all of the elements (catchy leads, memorable riffs, and plenty of gang vocals) required for a solid, upbeat hardcore.

The disc opens with a short intro of the words, "Everything's falling apart, but I'm putting those days behind me / This is where it begins," before diving into the Hope Conspiracy-esque sonic build of "War at Home." There aren't many surprises over the course of Black Friday, yet relatively predictable song structures and common hardcore elements prove to be acceptable due to the record's overwhelmingly catchy sound. "So Sincere" explores a songwriting style more akin to the slower work of Modern Life is War, and as a result, could feel right at home in the middle of Witness. The minute-long "Hand of Judgment" excels on a foundation of driving drumming, fast riffing and a well-placed closing breakdown. Listeners willing to accept that this record has no intentions of revolutionizing hardcore will find plenty of great melodic moments to enjoy.

However, it's the band's lacking lyrical content that prevents the album from being categorized as exceptional. Typical hardcore elements are one thing to stomach, but much of the lyrics might be too clichéd for some listeners. It isn't really necessary to hack Brothers' lyrical content to death, but the closing lines of "Is Anyone Listening?" provide a pretty accurate representation of what can be expected: "We're through with screaming. We're taking our hearts back. When? Now! Right now!"

Hell, it's been a long time since I've paid any real attention to lyrics within the hardcore and metal community, so the abundance of upbeat hardcore moments here is more than enough to secure this disc a good number of spins. But for listeners who value lyrical content and can't handle trite hardcore topics, then Brothers might not be a good fit.

Bottom Line: Brothers' debut release is chock-full of extremely catchy melodic hardcore elements, and should appeal to fans of Champion, earlier Comeback Kid and other similar posi-core bands. Lyrical content that falls on the clichéd side of hardcore might be a turn off for some, but overall, it's a pretty impressive start for Brothers.

We really suck at all things internet. If you don't live anywhere near Michigan you can go to interpunk.com or revhq.com and get copies of our LP and CD.