UK rock quartet Brother have been forced to change their name to Viva Brother following a legal dispute from an Australian band of the same name. The Aussie band, who currently perform in the US, threatened legal action against the NME favourites after the band began to gain popularity in America.
The UK band, who are prone to Gallagher-esque statements boasting about their talents, initially chose to change their name to Brother UK for their American audience. However, after a shift in decision the band have conceded and will change their name to Viva Brother on both sides of the Atlantic.
Speaking about the name change, lead singer Lee Newell said: “A long time ago in a galaxy far far away three men decided one day that it would be a good idea to start a band called Brother. Many, many years later four frighteningly handsome devils in the desolate, post apocalyptic wasteland of Slough decided to do the same thing.”
He continued: “But something called 'litigation' got in the way. However with this out of the way we do finally feel free. Brother is dead. Long Live Viva Brother!”
Viva Brother are set to release their debut album 'Famous Last Words' on August 1st. You can view the video for Viva Brother’s ‘New Year’s Day’ below:
Brother UK & Ireland Tour Dates are as follows:
Fri July 1st 2011 - The Hop Farm at the Kentish Oast Village, Tonbridge
Fri August 5th 2011 - Victoria Park London, London
Wed September 21st 2011 - O2 Academy Newcastle, Newcastle
Thu September 22nd 2011 - Oran Mor, Glasgow
Fri September 23rd 2011 - Hull University Student Union, Hull
Sat September 24th 2011 - Leadmill, Sheffield
Sun September 25th 2011 - Manchester Club Academy, Manchester
Tue September 27th 2011 - Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
Wed September 28th 2011 - HMV Institute Birmingham, Birmingham
Fri September 30th 2011 - KOKO, London
Mon July 18th 2011 - The 27 Club, Torquay
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