True to their name, the Von Hertzen Brothers are bonded by blood and this brotherly connection really shines through in the music. It's rare for a progressive and challenging rock album to top the national charts but Von Hertzen Brothers did it twice - with their 2nd album "Approach" and again with their 3rd "Love Remains The Same". Both albums have been certified gold in their native Finland.

On stage their passionate and huge-sounding music seems to take on another dimension and they're quickly becoming renowned for their wild and energetic live performances. These "mad brothers of rock" sound like Foo Fighters playing Pink Floyd's greatest hits after spending years in India singing Beach Boys.

The band have just completed their 4th studio album, entitled Stars Aligned, and it's scheduled for a March 21st 2011 release. Expect the biggest sounding psychedelic rock album you've heard, married with sing along pop choruses. As always, the Von Hertzen Brothers are pushing their boundaries to make their musical journey interesting and fulfilling, euphoric and adventurous, spiritual and heartbreaking.

Drawing lyrical influences from writers such as William Blake, classic Indian authors, and numerous well-known Finnish poets, all the songs originate from the deep yearning for freedom and peace of mind that the brothers feel.

"von Hertzen" is German and means "from the heart". "That's what we try to always keep in mind when writing or performing. We feel it's useless if it doesn't come from our hearts. The point of music, any kind of music, is to create wonderful experiences that are somehow elevating and encouraging. That's our mission. The music is our instrument".

Von Hertzen Brothers are:
Mikko Von Hertzen - vocals, guitar
Kie Von Hertzen - guitar, vocals
Jonne Von Hertzen - bass, vocals
Mikko Kaakkuriniemi - drums
Juha Kuoppala - keyboards

VON HERTZEN BROTHERS play London Borderline on 1st October 2011 and tickets are selling very fast for this intimate show.... via the following link

http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=468412&referral_id=mamagroup&interface=borderline

Your trusty gig going buddies at Uber Rock have managed to get our hands on two pairs of tickets for this exclusive London date to give away to two lucky Uber Rockers (that's a pair of tickets each) thanks to our good friends at Mean Fiddler. 

All you have to do is send your name and address to mail@uberrock.co.uk in an email headed 'VHB Comp' telling us the answer to the following question, and please don't forget to confirm that you are over 18 in your submission.

What does the German phrase "von Hertzen" mean when translated into English?

Entries must reach us before midnight on Sunday 26th September 2011 (UK Time), and you will pick your tickets up from the venue on the night in question.  Usual terms and conditions apply. Two winners get a pair of tickets each for this exclusive gig in London (just to be clear that is one pair per winner) and the winners will be notified directly by Email.

Good luck!!