Archive for May 3rd, 2012

Craig Owens Announces Squid the Whale As Tour Support

Craig Owens has been a big topic of conversation in the past few weeks. After speculation and some digging, we predicted his return to Chiodos. This big news was followed up by statements from DRUGS’ remaining members who announced that they were leaving the group, another statement from Craig in response, and various rumors about […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Blood Orange – Champagne Coast

Devonté Hynes (Lightspeed Champion, Test Icicles) has released a new music video for his project, Blood Orange. The video is for the song “Champagne Coast” off his 2011 effort Coastal Grooves. Bringing a 1990s sound akin to Prince or The Artist Formerly Known As, the campy video features an array of women dancing to the […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Trioscapes

Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if Rush, Scale The Summit, King Crimson, and Animals As Leaders collaborated on an album together? Well Trioscapes may have the cure for your curiosity and your wildest dreams… They are a talented (understatement) instrumental trio that delivers a new, refreshing and organic sound that spawned […]

Matt Good Interview With Property Of Zack

A lot has happened in the last couple of weeks. D.R.U.G.S. splitting up, Craig Owens rejoining Chiodos. There is talk of new projects already amongst the remaining members of the once-super group. Property Of Zack recently had the chance to track guitarist Matt Good down and have a brief but thorough interview with him. You […]

Summer Slaughter 2012 Tour Trailer

The trailer has been released for the most extreme tour of the year and we have it for you right here! The Summer Slaughter Tour begins July 20 in Los Angeles, California featuring some of the heaviest bands in the scene. Legendary deathgrind band Cannibal Corpse will be leading the pack with support from Between […]

Miss May I Premiere “Hey Mister”

Miss May I have unleashed a studio recording of “Hey Mister,” the first song to surface from their forthcoming Rise Records’ release. If “Hey Mister” sounds familiar, it’s likely because the band has been performing the track live at nearly every show in 2012. In fact, we featured the track on UTG TV back in […]

HOLY SH!T: Slipknot Plan To Record In Early 2013

NME is reporting that metalcore Gods Slipknot will be entering the studio in early 2013 to begin work on their first album since the death of Paul Gray. News of the new album’s imminent creation broke earlier today during an interview the news publication did with Slipknot member Sid Wilson. When asked about the group’s […]

REVIEW: Keane – Strangeland

Artist: Keane Album: Strangeland Genre: Pop, rock, piano rock Label: Island Regrettably, I must acknowledge that I’ve never been a particularly huge fan of Keane. That said, the appeal is obvious. Their music is distinctive, imbued with a refreshing, sunny lightness and endearing frivolity that surely enchants listeners too used to hearing overbearing rock songs […]

I The Breather Unleash “False Profit” Video

Sumerian Records’ I The Breather have released their official music video for “False Prophet.” Taken from the group’s recently released Truth And Purpose album, “False Profit” is a hard hitting breakdown fest with plenty of circle-pit inducing moments of bludgeoning to ensure your head is shaking for hours to come. The clip is heavy on […]

SCENE & HEARD: “The Avengers”

Written by UTG critic Grace Duffy, Scene & Heard takes a look at the music that makes our favorite films so memorable. Whether it’s the 400-piece orchestra Christopher Nolan used for The Dark Knight, or the dozen or so bands that contributed to the soundtrack of Top Gun, there is no denying the impact music has on movies […]

Sex, Drugs, And Bubblegum Pop (Week 41)

Sex, Drugs, And Bubblegum Pop is the most outlandish column on UTG. Written by Mr. Jayce, vocalist for Secret Secret Dino Club and all-round funny guy, this column isn’t as much about the music as it is the experiences people in the music industry have. WARNING: This column does and will continue to contain content some readers […]

Restless Streets Stream “IJUSTWANTYOUHOME”

InVogue Records’ Restless Streets have released a stream of a new song entitled “IJUSTWANTYOUHOME.” Taken from the group’s forthcoming Landon Tewers’ produced EP, “IJUSTWANTYOUHOME” is a hard rocking track with a hook no genre fan can deny. You can stream the track after the jump. Some may be quick to judge Restless Streets due to […]