To close out the year, we’re giving one lucky reader a copy of ABSOLUTEPUNK.NET’s ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Illuminate by Lydia! To enter, simply send your name, address, and favorite music related memory from 2008 to: info@underthegunreview.net
Contest ends on 1/1/09!
*Written By: James Shotwell*
Band: Underneath The Gun
Album: Forfeit Misfortunes
Genre: Death Metal laced Hardcore
Label: Ferret
Tracks:
1. Cutting Ties, Breathing Lies
2. Reflection of the Commonwealth
3. Looking Deep in Shallow Water
4. Pentinence
5.A Sharp Definition of Dull
6. Shawshank Absolution
7. No Place For Pardon
8. Crescendo
9. Rising Words
10. Breathing New Lungs
It seems only fitting from UTG to work with…Well, UTG, but I promise there is [...]
On behalf of the entire staff, I want to wish all of you, our friends and readers, a happy and safe holiday.We hope you all get whatever you want and that memories are made. We’ll be back shortly with more updates for you to read and share.
-James Shotwell
UTG President/Owner
Band: Too Pure To Die
Album: Confess
Genre: Hardcore / Metal
Label: Trustkill Records
Tracks:
1. Confess
2. My Vow
3. Gotham City
4. Can I Live
5. Saving Grace
6. One True Thing
7. Define Irony
8. Rock Bottom
9. Omerta
10. Trial
11. Find My Way
Alright so Too Pure To Die is a straightedge Hardcore band from Iowa. They are currently signed with Trustkill records and have released 2 albums prior to Confess. These guys are not quite a household [...]
It’s here! The very first UTG Sampler! Below you will find a link to download our brand new, 20 track sampler featuring some of the hottest artists you need to know in 2009. There is everything from Post Rock to Acoustic, to Punk, to straight up Grindcore below so download and enjoy!
Tracklist:
1. The War [...]
Amy Grant and Vince Gill
12-18-08
Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids, MI
With a major winter storm being forecast, it seemed a perfect time to see a Christmas show with Amy Grant who penned the seasonal favorite ‘Tender Tennessee Christmas’.
Amy, together with her husband Vince Gill, a 9-piece band and two backup singers (one of which was Vince’s daughter [...]
See You Next Tuesday
12-18-08
Skelletones
Grand Rapids, MI
The closing of Skelletones music venue is looming over the heads of everyone in the Michigan music scene. For the better half of a decade, Skelletones has been easily one of the best venues in the entire stte [regardless of size] with a welcoming staff, amazing sound, and some of the best [...]
Sorry for the lack of updates everyone! The UTG staff is busy traveling for the Christmas season, but if you keep checking back tonight, I promise we’ll have some new material up by the time you open your eyes tomorrow!
Season’s Greetings,
James Shotwell and Staff
Band: Various
Title: Vans Warped Tour 2007: Tour Compilation
Genre: Live Show/Interview
Release: 12/2/08
Distributor: Image Entertainment
For the majority of the UTG staff, Warped Tour is honestly like summer camp. We only get to go once [sometimes twice] a year, we have a ton of fun, make memories that last years, get sunburned, and never want to go back [...]
For those of you unaware, Skelletones, the all ages venue in Grand Rapids, Michigan will be closing this January after years of service to the Michigan scene. One of the last shows ever to be held at Skelletones is taking place tomorrow night and we want to see ALL OF YOU THERE!
Our dearly beloved friends [...]
