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Brazil was a post-hardcore and progressive rock band from Indiana, USA.

Band history

The band was formed in 2000 by the brothers Jonathon and Nicholas Newby in Muncie, Indiana.^[1] In early 2001 the band renamed themselves Brazil, taken from the Terry Gilliam film Brazil. In 2002 the band signed a small contract with Fearless Records who released the Dasein EP.^[1] In 2004 they released their debut album A Hostage and the Meaning of Life, also released by Fearless Records.^[2] The band later signed with Immortal Records to release The Philosophy of Velocity in 2006.^[3] In August 2007, Jonathon Newby left the band, resulting in the band breaking up. Their final show was performed on August 18, 2007.

Members

Final Lineup

• Jonathon Newby - Vocals (2001-2007)
• Nic Newby - Keyboards (2001-2007)
• Aaron Smith - Guitars (2002-2007), Bass (2001)
• Eric Johnson - Guitars (2002-2007)
• James Sefchek - Drums (2003-2007)
• Philip Williams - Bass (2004-2007)

Previous members

• Jonny Richardson - Guitars, vocals (2001)
• Jonathan May - Guitars (2001)
• Benjamin Hunt - Bass (2001-2004)
• Matt Miller - Guitars (2002)
• Alex Bond - Live drums (2002)
• Andrew Gaub - Drums (2001)
• Scott Freeman - Drums (2002)
• Tim Hardy - Live drums (2002)
• Jason Bradley - Live drums (2003)
• James Cole - Live drums (2003)
• Nater Kane - Live drums (2003)
• Brandon Beaver - Live drums (2003)
• Christopher Swinney- Live bass (2004)

Discography

• Brazil (Demo, Self-released, 2000)
• Dasein (EP, Fearless Records, 2002)
• A Hostage and the Meaning of Life (LP, Fearless Records, 2004)
• The Philosophy of Velocity (LP, Immortal Records, 2006)

Compilation Appearances

• Wrapped Around Your Finger (The Police Cover) - Punk Goes 80s Compilation (Fearless Records, 2005)
• Cities Made of Snow - Santa Cause Benefit Compilation (Fearless Records, 2006)

References

External links

• Brazil at AllMusic