DYS releasing 40th-anniversary 'Brotherhood' LP to support vocalist Dave Smalley's medical fund

Seminal hardcore band DYS is releasing a special edition of their classic LP Brotherhood through Bridge Nine Records to commemorate its 40th anniversary. This release includes both sides of the album on a single-sided LP, available in clear vinyl (300 copies) and translucent red vinyl (700 copies). 

Sales from this edition will benefit the medical fund of vocalist Dave Smalley, who is facing ongoing medical challenges. The band had planned 40th-anniversary shows that the band was forced were forced to cancel due to Smalley's health issues.

Preorder the LP over at Bridge 9.

Official press release: 

Originally released in 1983 as the fourth title on Boston's iconic X-CLAIM! record label, seminal hardcore band DYS is celebrating 40 years of Brotherhood with a special edition of their classic LP through Bridge Nine Records. This anniversary pressing compiles both sides of the album as well as their song "Wolfpack" onto a single-sided LP, with a screen-printed B-side. This edition is limited to 1,000 copies available in two colors: clear vinyl (300 pressed) and translucent red vinyl (700 pressed). This 40th anniversary pressing of Brotherhood is available for pre-order HERE and will be available in select stores on Friday, January 12th, 2024.

Earlier this year, DYS announced a series of 40th anniversary shows to acknowledge this milestone. Those were unfortunately canceled due to vocalist Dave Smalley's (also of Dag Nasty, Don't Sleep) struggles with a serious medical issue. Those issues are unfortunately ongoing and have resulted in significant medical expenses. For that reason, proceeds from this special edition are being donated to Dave Smalley's medical fund.

Upon initial release, Maximum Rock N Roll called this album a "contagious masterpiece."  A part of the original Boston Crew, alongside S.S. Decontrol and Negative FX, DYS and their Brotherhood album influenced generations of straight edge hardcore punk bands, the youth crew movement, and deserves a place in any true hardcore fan's record collection.

DYS is Dave Smalley - Vocals • Adam Porris - Guitar • Franz Stahl - Guitar • Jonathan Anastas - Bass • Al Pahanish Jr. - Drums.