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Trioscapes Announce Sophomore Album, Stream “Stab Wounds”

A progressive fusion trio, aptly named Trioscapes, was first formed in 2011 by bassist Dan Briggs of Between the Buried and Me, and initially intended to be a one-time musical venture. After teaming up with Walter Fancourt (Casual Curious, Brand New Life) and Matt Lynch (Eyris), the guys found the project was too enjoyable to […]

LIVE MUSIC VIDEO: Between The Buried And Me – “Lay Your Ghosts To Rest”

Between The Buried And Me released their epic 72-minute long sixth studio album back in October of 2012. Since its release the band has toured relentlessly all over the world. With all that time on the road, it’s a great opportunity to get plenty of live footage to put together a music video. That’s exactly […]

Trioscapes Announce Spring Tour Dates

Trioscapes, the experimental jazz group featuring Between The Buried And Me bassist Dan Briggs, will be heading out on the road this May. The two-week tour kicks off May 2 in Knoxville, Tennessee and circles the eastern half of the country before finishing up on May 17 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Check out the full […]

Full List Of Record Store Day Releases Revealed

It’s here! The entire list of releases for this year’s Record Store Day has finally been revealed. There are splits, b-sides, reissues and special pressings from a ton of various artists ranging from metal to ’80s rock. The list of artists includes Cage The Elephant, David Bowie, Broken Bells, Between The Buried & Me, Conor […]

UTG TV: An Interview With Between The Buried And Me’s Dan Briggs

“It was pretty magical. We were wearing suits and dress pants. It felt like we were desecrating the place with the music we were playing, so we might as well look nice,” says Dan Briggs, reflecting on his performance at the world-renowned Radio City Music Hall. Whether or not you’re into music as heavy or […]

Between The Buried And Me Announce Spring 2014 Tour with Deafheaven And More

2014 is shaping up to be a crazy year for tours, and this one may very well be our most anticipated yet. Between The Buried And Me announced at noon today they will be embarking on a North American headlining tour in early 2014. Support for the run will come from Deafheaven, Intronaut, and The […]

UTG LIST: The Best ‘Ugly Christmas Sweaters’ From Bands Available In 2013

I don’t know how much time you’ve spent plotting your holiday shopping just yet, but the must-have item in nearly every band store this season is the “ugly Christmas sweater.” Sometimes sold as a crew neck with a sweater design, these items offer a humorous twist on the classic Christmas sweater while giving artists a […]

STREAM: Wings Denied – “Generation Y”

Up-and-coming DC progressive metal band Wings Denied recently released a new single, “Generation Y,” and it’s definitely something you’re going to want to check out. Filled with borderline-obsessively intricate guitar and drum parts, soaring vocals, and massive production, the song should be played loud, and honestly with a nice pair of headphones. If you’re into […]

Between The Buried And Me Ask Fans Not To Buy Their Old Music

Between The Buried And Me parted ways with Victory Records in 2009, which was shortly after they released The Great Misdirect. They signed with Metal Blade Records, and have been on their roster ever since. Funny thing about that, unfortunately, is that the contract allows Victory Records to proactively sell the band’s products from when […]

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Between The Buried And Me Announce North American Tour

Between The Buried And Me have announced they will be embarking on a lengthy North American trek throughout September and October with support from The Faceless, The Contortionist, and The Safety Fire. As if the tour wasn’t already exciting enough due to its lineup, Between The Buried And Me have also revealed plans to perform […]

UTG LIST: Individual Staff Members’ Best Of 2012 (Albums, EPs, Film)

Last week UTG brought you our Top 10 favorite albums of this year, as nominated and voted on by the staff. Well today we’re pleased to give you each member’s individual picks for the best of the year. However this list does something a little different: not only does it count down the top 10 […]

UTG LIST: Best Albums of 2012

All year the Under the Gun Review staff has weighed in on what we thought about the albums the music scene had to offer. This year has been good to us musically, but it’s a really hard process to shave down to our ten favorites of the year. As you’ll see when you read through […]