Brother's Keeper

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Brother's Keeper was a hardcore punk, rapcore, and nu-metal band from Erie, Pennsylvania.

Formed in 1994 by members of a number of other local bands, they became the backbone of the Erie hardcore scene. Alongside bands like xDisciplex A.D., Digression and Neverfall, they created a local community of youth bonded by a common musical bond.Brother's Keeper's sound stood out due to the unique vocal style of Mike Ski.

They released 5 CDs as well as a number of 7" records. From 1996 through their breakup in 2003, they were signed to Trustkill Records.

[edit] Releases

  • Shadowcast (7") - 1994
  • Ladder (7"/CDep) - 1995
  • The Continuum (Trustkill Records CD/LP) - 1996
  • Self-Fulfilling Prophecy (Trustkill Records 7"/CDep)
  • ForeverNeverEnding (Trustkill Records CD)
  • Oxymoron (Trustkill Records 12"/MCD)
  • Sweet Revenge (7"/CS/CDep)
  • Fantasy Killer (Trustkill Records LP/CD) - 2001

[edit] Members

Eric "EMS" Schaufelle - bass
Mike Ski - vocals
Mike Peters - guitar
Rich Cali - drums
Scott Emhoff - guitar