We recently wrote about Raleigh, NC’s Attalus, in which we raved a bit about their forthcoming album, Into The Sea. Set to release tomorrow, June 2, via Facedown Records, Attalus’ newest effort is a welcomed change of pace for the label and a monumental stride, not only for the band, but for rock music and […]
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UTG PREMIERE: Attalus – ‘Into The Sea’
June 1st, 2015 
Brian Leak 
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UTG ALBUM PREMIERE: Under Paris – ‘Transitions’
March 30th, 2015 Kriston McConnell Under Paris are a five-piece metalcore outfit based out of Clinton, Iowa. The group are set to release their debut full-length album, Transitions, March 31 via Imminence Records. This will be the band’s third release overall, but first effort since they signed to the label. We are happy to have partnered up with the band […]
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UTG ALBUM PREMIERE: Gone By Friday – ‘Quarter-Life Crisis’
March 25th, 2015 Kriston McConnell Gone By Friday are a four-piece punk rock outfit based out of Queens, New York. The group is poised to release their sophomore studio album, titled Quarter-Life Crisis, at the end of this month. This will be their first album release in nearly four years, and they are incredibly proud of the work they’ve put […]
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UTG ALBUM PREMIERE: Vitamin Sun – ‘She Is The Sea & She Is Loud’
February 9th, 2015 Drew Caruso Last week we premiered Vitamin Sun‘s first single “The Oldest Living Memory,” off of their upcoming debut LP, She Is The Sea & She Is Loud. Today, we are happy to bring an exclusive premiere of their entire debut album. Vitamin Sun has worked tirelessly on constructing their eccentrically schizophrenic, yet cautiously beautiful sound. With […]
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UTG ALBUM PREMIERE: Ghastly Menace – ‘Songs Of Ghastly Menace’
January 21st, 2015 James Shotwell Keeping up with our efforts to expose you to best new music available, UTG is thrilled to share the exclusive world premiere of the latest album from Chicago’s Ghastly Menace. Described as everything from the latest indie sensation to ‘soaring orchestral pop,’ the music created by Ghastly Menace is undeniably unique. Their latest LP, Songs […]
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UTG ALBUM PREMIERE: Side Saddle – ‘The Astorian’
September 12th, 2014 Brian Leak With a now defunct This Old Ghost in his rear-view mirror, frontman Ian McGuinness is continuing on down the road with his new enterprise, Side Saddle. What originally began as a solo side project has become a full-blown band, and McGuinness and friends are all set to release their excellent debut full-length, entitled The Astorian. […]
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UTG Exclusive: Autumn In June Album Premiere
September 10th, 2014 James Shotwell You have probably noticed this by now, but over the last couple months our entire team has renewed their dedication to exposing new and upcoming musicians to the world through UTG. We have hosted song premieres, album streams, video debuts, interviews, and a few random odds and ends in between. I like to think that […]
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UTG Album Premiere: Get Stoked – ‘Washington Street’
August 18th, 2014 James Shotwell This is a fact we have no doubt mentioned a thousand times in the past, but UTG is a product of Michigan. We may have moved our offices several times since launching on the campus of Ferris State University in the spring of 2008, but that does not mean our hearts ever left the so-called […]
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UTG Premiere: Adage – ‘Defined’ EP
August 13th, 2014 James Shotwell With the exception of five or six bands, the world of radio-ready rock and roll has been incredibly underwhelming in recent years. Most bands seem to have no problem finding a way to reach large audiences, but very few have mastered the art of developing a career that can be sustained – if not built […]
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UTG Album Premiere: Living Room – ‘Moonchaser’
August 11th, 2014 James Shotwell Warning: New, highly-addictive audio ahead… Every so often an artist comes along that knocks me on my ass from the moment their first single reaches my ears. It’s a rare treat when such an act rises from the overwhelming abyss known as the music underground, and when it does we do everything in our power […]
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I, The Breather Stream ‘Life Reaper’ In Full
July 14th, 2014 James Shotwell Sumerian Records metalcore outfit I, The Breather have shared a full stream of their new album in advance of the record’s July 15 release. Featuring eleven brand new recordings, including the single “Seek,” Life Reaper is the third full-length album to surface from I, The Breather since the band’s formation in 2009. We have had the […]
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UTG Premiere: Sad And French Share Heartache And Hope On Debut Album
May 27th, 2014 James Shotwell Under The Gun Review is thrilled to be joining forces with Black Numbers to premiere the debut album from Sad And French, which just so happens to arrive in stores today! Every now and then a band comes along that catches you completely off guard and makes you feel like the wind has been stolen […]
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