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UTG INTERVIEW: Chris Rogge discusses Human Juicebox’s ‘Songs For The Sun’

When we catch up with guitarist Chris Rogge he’s messing around on the guitar in his hometown of Maumee, Ohio. His psychedelic indie-alternative band known as Human Juicebox just recently released their album, Songs For The Sun, a collection of eight songs filled with melodic lead guitar riffs that take their own time to speak, […]

UTG PREMIERE: Equipment – “Commuter”

A project, known as Equipment, started about a year ago for the 18-year-old Toledo, Ohio-based musician, Nick Stoup. After releasing prior material throughout this past year, we’re excited to premiere his new song, “Commuter,” which he says is “what I’ve wanted to do ever since I started playing music.” “Commuter” was recorded in downtown Toledo […]

UTG PHOTOS: The Boys of Zummer Tour – Wiz Khalifa & Fall Out Boy (6/16/15)

Under The Gun Review sent photographer Kellie Gannon to Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to shoot The Boys of Zummer Tour on June 16. The Boys of Zummer tour rolled up at Blossom Music Center on a perfect summer evening. Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa teamed up with Chicago’s pop punk sweethearts, Fall Out […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Revision, Revised Talk ‘Dead Icons’ EP, Touring and More

When a band catches your ear in a wholly unique way, you can’t help but really focus on the nuances of the music, what the lyrics are about, or even find out whos in the band and what their duties are. Those were my goals when I first heard Ohio’s new post-metalcore outfit Revision, Revised. […]

The Sidekicks Stream New Album, ‘Runners In The Nerved World’

Alternative punkers The Sidekicks have had an awe-inspiring couple of months, due largely in part to their signing with Epitaph Records back in November in order to release a follow-up to 2012’s Awkward Breeds. In signing with the ever-growing label, they will be releasing a new album called Runners In The Nerve World on January […]

Rock On The Range 2015 Lineup Announced

One of the most anticipated rock and roll music festivals will be back in full swing from May 15 to 17, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. Rock On The Range 2015 has finally announced their lineup of hard rock heavyweights for the upcoming festival. The weekend will be rocked by headliners Slipknot, Judas Priest, and Linkin […]

Dead Leaves Stream New Self-Titled EP

Dead Leaves, the reincarnate of Ohio pop-punk band Call It Fiction are just a few days away from releasing their second EP, or is it their first? According to vocalist Elliot Blair, the newest EP is the first true release for Dead Leaves. Their original EP, 2013’s Amend Regret, was billed as Dead Leaves, but […]

UTG Video Premiere: Across the Viaduct – “Night Shift”

We have a slew of unsigned exclusives coming your way this week, and the latest offering comes to us from none other than Ohio pop punk outfit Across The Viaduct. To be fair, Across The Viaduct are not pop punk in the same way, say, Man Overboard are pop punk. Their sound is certainly rooted […]

Ghost Stories And Armslength Release New Split

Ohio based bands Ghost Stories and Armslength have released their new split for a name your price value on Bandcamp. Both being indie based bands from the Ohio area, Ghost Stories and Armslength have joined together in tours, friendships, and now music. While they are both lesser known bands, I hope that with the release […]

Foxy Shazam Release New Album, ‘Gonzo’, For Free

Oh, what a glorious day to be alive! After being unusually quiet for the first several months of 2014, Foxy Shazam shocked fans around the world this afternoon with the surprise release of a new, completely free album titled Gonzo. You can stream the album below and grab a download off Bandcamp. Vinyl pre-orders are […]

If You Enjoy Pop Rock, Prepare To Fall In Love With Like London

There were a handful of months back in 2009/2010 when electronic-driven pop rock was all the rage in alternative music. Like mid-2000s metalcore and the ‘modern’ emo sound of 2001, however, there quickly grew to be far too many bands trying to hitch their careers to the genre bandwagon for anyone to get ahead. Countless […]

The Gathering Of The Juggalos Moves To Ohio; Tickets On Sale Now

Missouri may not have wanted anything to do with the 15th annual Gathering Of The Juggalos, but the state recently selected as the most miserable in the entire United States is welcoming ICP and their thousands of fans with open arms. Thornville, Ohio will play host to the 15th annual Gathering Of The Juggalos July […]