Archive for October 9th, 2012

The Ataris Respond to New Jersey Incident

The Ataris have released a video in response to frontman, Kris Roe’s freak out in Asbury Park, NJ the other night. After dismantling his drummer’s drum kit and throwing the pieces at him, Roe continued to bash his band member’s talents and abilities. “That night was an embarrassment to all of us and it was an embarrassment […]

WATCH: American Opera – “Songs I Used To Sing” (Live)

Folk artist, John Bonham of American Opera, tweeted a new video earlier of himself performing “Songs I Used To Sing” live on a rooftop in Chicago. The song is available on a seven-song live EP Bonham recorded in Detroit, which can be purchased here. Additionally, Bonham will be playing a string of dates in the NYC […]

[New Column] Sounds Familiar: Week 1

Continuing our expansion of original content, Under The Gun Review presents its latest column, Sounds Familiar, dedicated to trawling the world and web for the latest remixes, redos, and reminiscent bits that our newest columnist Julia McAlpine finds appealing. Be prepared for some diversity in your music library. The songs may not be new, but they […]

Underoath Tour Trailer, Premiere Brand New Song Clip

Underoath have released a short tour trailer officially announcing the bands and dates for their upcoming farewell tour. The trailer also includes a brand new, previously unreleased song titled “Sunburnt”. You can watch the trailer and listen to the clip by checking below the jump. They will be on tour with mewithoutYou, As Cities Burn […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Jitta On The Track – “Smoke Signals”

Connecticut’s Jitta On The Track has been teasing his visuals for “Smoke Signals” over Twitter for weeks, and today we finally have the official premiere. Anyone familiar with Ellie Goulding’s megahit “Lights” will be familiar with the sample on this track, but that shouldn’t distract from the downright sick flow Jitta lays to the beat. […]

We The Kings And Fireworks Set To Perform At Autumn Alive 2012

This post is for all our followers in UTG’s home state of Michigan. Ferris State University’s Music Industry Management Association has announced We The Kings and Fireworks as the headlining acts of their annual Autumn Alive concert. The event is scheduled to take place November 1 at Wink Arena in Big Rapids, MI. You can […]

Carnifex To Go Hiatus, Reveal Final Tour Dates

Victory Records’ Carnifex have announced that they will be going on hiatus before the end of 2012. This comes as only a mild surprise given the band’s recent lack of activity, but it’s sad to hear nonetheless. An official statement from the band can be read below: “Fans and Friends. First and for most, a […]

Rage Against The Machine To Re-release First Album As Box Set

Twenty years ago, alternative band Rage Against the Machine made waves with their self titled debut. Now they are getting an extreme re-release of it, calling it XX, in three formats: one as a CD with three bonus tracks, one as a double CD with a DVD, and one with a box set of both […]

WATCH: August Burns Red Dual Drum Solos

After posting their Live at the Show episode of August Burns Red discussing and performing “Poor Millionaire”, the guys at Altar TV couldn’t help but post this bonus video of drummer, Matt Grenier, and bassist, Dustin Davidson, duking it out on drums. The dual solo features many syncopated cadences that not only pump up the crowd, but […]

Anthony Green (Circa Survive) And Geoff Rickly (ex-Thursday) Announce Tour

Anthony Green (of Circa Survive) and Geoff Rickly (formerly of Thursday) have announced a tour with each other today. The tour covers all ends of the United States. This comes shortly after the announcement that Geoff would be touring with Zena Rd. and Terrible Things. Those shows will probably be scheduled around these ones. See […]

UTG’S 31 Days of Halloween: “Martyrs”

Of all the holidays celebrated worldwide, no one day is more loved by the UTG staff than Halloween. With the arrival of October, the time has finally come to begin rolling out a plethora of features and special announcements we have prepared in celebration of our favorite day, including the one you’re about to read. […]

STREAM: Ben Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie) solo album – Former Lives

Death Cab for Cutie front man Ben Gibbard had done a split with Andrew Kenny in 2003, but this will be his first full length solo album. Former Lives comes out on October 16 from Barsuk Records, and is currently streaming on Youtube. Several of the tracks were mixed by his former Pedro the Lion […]