I don’t think I need to explain who either of these two bands are because you know as well as I do, but I will go ahead. Disembodied, one of the best metalcore bands on the scene today. Brother’s Keeper, one of the best hardcore bands on the scene today. Did I clear that up? Good. When I first got it, I thought that the Boy Sets Fire/Snapcase split was the best split possible. Then I got this. Enough said.There are three new songs on here by both bands, each doing a cover song. Disembodied just keeps proving that if you try to get in their way, you are going straight to hell. They are the best, and it will stay that way. So I will leave it at that. They rock, if you disagree, say “hi” to Satan for me. And I must mention, they made Quicksand’s “Dine Alone” a very good metal song.Then there is Brother’s Keeper. Straight out of Erie, PA keeping this scene the way it should be. A BK show is not only a music show, but also a class in what this scene is truly about. Mike Ski & co. know how to keep it real, and not only that, they make some excellent music while they are at it. “Losing Is My Favorite Sport” (great name!) and “Namedropper” are the two BK songs, and they are awesome. Everyone knows how good these guys are, so I won’t get into it. Great music, and no matter what people say, Mike Ski IS a great singer. And if you want to hear a great cover of Danzig’s “Twist of Cain,” here it is. Actually, if you just want to hear great music, BUY THIS FUCKING CD! NOW!

The name of this cd sums it up quite nicely. When i heard that Brothers Keeper was going to be putting out a split with Disembodied, I almost passed out cause I was laughing sooooo hard. What a combination. When we finally got these cds, I was floored. Brother's Keeper are the raddest... I have always loved them but after the"Sweet Revenge" release, I was addicted to them. Of course the songs on this split are in totally the same vain. Well recorded and the best Brothers Keeper stuff besides "Sweet Revenge." Disembodied are another one of the house favorites around here. Since "Diablerie" we have been quoting their songs and humming the parts religiously. Well, Disembodied never cease to amaze me. These songs are recorded the same time as their new cd "Heretic." These songs are the best. You can't get heavier then Disembodied. Lyrically, oh my god, what can i say about the lyrics... Amazing...Genius... They do a great job of personalizing the lyrics in this one. I LOVE this cd. Oh, Disembodied cover a Quicksand song too.

This hard-hitting, intense split pairs up two of hardcore's finest for six slamming tracks that demonstrate what the two bands do best...brutalize. Each band gives two brand new songs, as well as a cover. The new songs are all great, and the covers are damn good too. Disembodied do Quicksand's "Dine Alone" like true champs. Brother's Keeper do a slamming Danzig cover. A 15-minute bonus track follows the EP. Well worth the money.

Two great bands team up for this excellent release. I never really knew Disembodied but with these three songs they make quite an impression on me. Brutal metalcore with weird structures is what Disembodied is all about. Great. But Brother's Keeper is my favourite side of this split. They do two new songs and a Danzig (!) cover called "Twist Of Cain". Brother's Keeper music can be described as Snapcase influenced metalcore while the vocals are more high pitched. The song "Losing is My Favorite Sport" is about people calling you a loser because of the things you love to do. "Namedropper" is about how some people's friends are more impressive than the guy himself. You can hear that both bands put all their hearts into these songs and that definitely pays off. Artwork and lay-out are good too. In my eyes this is a must have.

The first thing to catch my eye about this CD is the gorgeous layout and packaging. Everything is printed on matte brown paper, which is something I've never seen done before with full color and it looks totally insane. The music doesn't quite live up the layout in some instances, but it's not too short. Disembodied start of the disc with 2 tracks of pretty typical hardcore with a brutal heavy edge to it. I can enjoy this, but it's nothing that hasn't been done better by tons of other bands. The lyrics are really generic, and the music isn't powerful enough to truly matter. They have a really thick production, but overall it just doesn't measure up. They round out their half of the record with a Quicksand cover, which is really well done. Quicksand is an odd band to cover because they were such pioneers, and Disembodied sounds absolutely nothing like them. It's a little strange to hear Quicksand done with the guttural screaming vocals, but it's still a worthy rendition. I have always been a big fan of Brother's Keeper. They're one of those bands you either love or hate, based solely on the vocals (which are extremely high pitched, and some of the most insane you'll ever hear). A few years ago Brother's Keeper went through a variation in style and started sounding really weak, but with the latest 7" and this CD EP they have come back full force, finding a comfortable niche between a new direction and their early material. They still maintain the witty lyrics that have an interesting flow, and the music remains heavy with a touch of melody now and then. These two new tracks rely heavily on the bass guitar to drive the mix, and it gives a good punch to some of the more hollow guitar parts. This is not their strongest material, but they're definitely moving in the right direction. This half of the CD ends with an amazing Danzig cover, which is another weird one because these high pitched vocals are quite a contrast to the original, but it still sounds great. The tail end of their half includes a ton of hilarious answering machine messages that were out-takes for their "Namedropper" track - I was on the floor laughing at a few of these! Classic!

Both of these bands are of my favorites in the hardcore scene so of course I'm gonna like this record. Both bands crank out three songs, two of which are originals and one each which is a cover song (BK doing Danzig's "Twist of Cain" and Disembodied doing Quicksand's "Dine Alone"). BK's original stuff is par for their course, positive hardcore with Mike's squealing vocals and their punchy, singalong hardcore sound. See their last release for more... Disembodied's new material I don't care for as much as say, the stuff on their last 10". Somehow the vocals sound a little weaker and the music is a little more bland although I still love their tuned down sound and heavy groove parts. Fuck! If you aren't familiar with either of these bands at this point in the game, sell your records and start listening to Mellencamp.

Enclosed here are three tracks - two originals and a cover - by each band. The disc as a whole is a good mix of the new wave of metal-core. Both bands represent different styles. Disembodied kicks off its half with tuned down, heavy, sludged-up material. The first two tracks vary a little and their occasional use of Slayer-esque interludes, mixed with the “chugga-chugga” vibe throughout, which is much appreciated. It keeps the music flowing. The low, growling vocals keep this band cohesive and work much better than any other style would. Finally, Disembodied’s take on Quicksand’s “Dine Alone” (which is the best track on the disc) moves with a good feel, without having to strain too hard. The other half of the disc is left to what is perhaps the most heralded band in hardcore today, Erie, Penn’s Brother’s Keeper. If you haven’t heard this band yet, you probably would not be interested in this disc. The music is not all that different from the group’s prior releases and the vocals, well what can be said about them? I’m pretty sure he sang for the heavy metal band Keel back in the ’80s. In all honesty, Mike Ski’s vocals are some of the coolest around today. Sure, anyone who has only listened to them once or twice will say how much they hate them, however, they are addictive. They are not only entertaining (high-pitched, at first resembling nails on a chalk board) but are intense as hell, taking the band to a new level as far as dun goes. The music is far above average as well - catchy metallic, the kind that you know will be perfect in a live setting. It works well on disc as well. Their take on Danzig’s “Twist of Cain” was laughable at first, but, as with most B.K. material, it makes for a good listen in the long run.

Two new songs from each abd plus two covers. Brother's Keeper return with Miss Piggy on the mic, and the same technical guitar crunch. Actually, Mike does some interesting vocals on this. It's not all high-pitched screaming; he does use that a lot on this, but also throws in some of his older style shouting which makes the vocals on this release really rad. They really bounce between his Miss Piggy influence and his older spoken/shouted style. I like BK, and this didn't dissapoint - especially with a cover of Danzig's "Twist of Cain"! (it's worth getting just for that) The other side of the record is Minnesota's favorite metalheads, Disembodied. Really good, heavy ass groove metal/hardcore. They do a cover of Quicksand's "Dine Alone," also a really good cover. Two different styles team up to deliver one very good CD. Check 'em out on tour together this summer, and pick up this worthwhile CD.

Do the math - six songs divided by two ballistic bands on one CD space. It's a cath 22 in its purest form. Listeners get th erantings of two solid hardcore bandsin one sitting, but a mere three songs just isn't enough. Disembodied's rage-core should have put its home state of Minnesota on the mutha fuckin' metal map, but the band recently split. DIsembodied weaves compact knots of sound through piss and vinegar, bitter lyrics (I will not change/for you/for anyone/No/Fuck you.") It's not poetry, but it's as raw and exposed as the nerve of a broken tooth. The gargantuan choppyr iffs and the screaming bloody murder vocals are amazing. Pray for a speedy reunion! On the flip-side is Brother's Keeper, fronted by hardcore scenester Mike Ski. Brother's Keeper is more traditional sounding hardcore, like Sick of it All caught in a mosh with Shutdown. The vocals are somewhat nerve-working, like Tickle Me Elmo on crack, but it's all about the breakdowns and basslines.

I guess the title says it all as the curators of positive modern hardcore team up alongside the prophets of negative hatemongering... at least it seems that way. Either way it's a great pairing. Yet Disembodied is hardly noticeable as their former selves on this recording due to them actually having a professional recording. It actually sounds like they tuned up, but alas, they keep it as they have. And they do possibly the best cover song I could ever hope for (and I'll let you figure that out for yourself). Brother's Keeper win this split though with their ultra-intense crushing delivery. Two new ones from them, which include really fun and silly phone calls during and after songs. They cover Danzig. Despite it not fitting their style, they seem quite apt at doing it some sort of strange justice. And by the way... I prefer to be called Ryan Hex, not Ryan Like a Hex... nah, fuck that, keep it Ryan Like a Hex.

A hardcore theme record. From the layout to the pairing of the bands, the threads of positivity and negativity intertwine to give the kids what they want. Disembodied (-) bust out of the gates with two new songs that allow them to maintain their rightful possession of the title, 'Hardcore's Heaviest.' While the music remains to be intense, technical metalcore, the vocals have become a bit more gruff and indecipherable. They cover 'Dine Alone' by Quicksand and seemingly disguise it and maintain its original form at the same time. Bro's Keep (+), the most hardcore-pride-having cats around, deliver two new rockers of their own. You know the formula: a nice pace, good dance parts, tons of sing-along portions, great lyrics and Mike Ski's unique vocals. They cover a Danzig tune that doesn't do much for me. But I can't say Danzig ever did a damn thing for me in the first place. Just get this.