open letter

Jay-Z Returns To Music With “Open Letter”

Jay-Z hasn’t left the celebrity spotlight in two decades, but the man who gave us Reasonable Doubt in the 90s has been relatively quiet for the better part of the last year. There are many reasons for this, including the birth of his daughter with singer Beyonce (who also recently returned to music), but it’s […]

Glenn Beck Writes Open Letter To Muse

Glenn Beck used Muse‘s music earlier in the year, and the British rockers slammed the conservative icon for his use of their music to support political views they didn’t agree with. Now, Beck has gone off the deep end, with a strangely emotional letter to the band arguing that they “connect” and that they belong […]

Death From Above 1979 Writing New Material, to Tour

Canadian dance-punk duo Death From Above 1979 released a blog post today announcing a tour of Canada and the premier of new material. They had apparently tried going straight into the studio, but would rather work out the kinks live. UTG is happy that they’re really making a go at it, just as we were […]

Yellowcard Release Letter To Fans Concerning “Southern Air”

In case you missed our half dozen notifications before this moment, Yellowcard released their highly praised new album Southern Air today after months of anticipation. The critics love it, including UTG, and we are willing to bet almost anything that you will fall in love with it as well. As a way of thanking fans […]

Axl Rose Writes Letter To Cleveland, Fans

Axl Rose took to social media this evening to address his fans directly in regards to his recent absence from Guns N’ Roses induction to the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. To be clear up front (as it will be addressed below), the following message was sent directly from Rose to his fans. This […]

Axl Rose DECLINES Induction To Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Issues Statement

Never one to make things easy, Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose has released an open later to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, stating that he declines his induction as a member. Yes, you read that right. Axl Rose does not want to be honored for his efforts in Guns N’ Roses by […]

Autopsy Report of GWAR Guitarist Cory Smoot Released

A month ago, Under the Gun Review brought you the news of the untimely death of Cory Smoot, guitarist of costume clad rock band, GWAR. Today, the results of his autopsy have become public by word of the coroner and we have the details. North Dakota coroner William Masselo, MD released the following statement regarding […]

BREAKING NEWS: Gwar Guitarist Cory Smoot (aka Flattus Maximus) Found Dead

MetalSucks is reporting that Gwar guitarist Cory Smoot (aka Flattus Maximus) was found dead this morning as the band prepared to cross the Canadian border on their North American tour. Details on Smoot’s death are scarce at this moment, but MS did receive a message from Gwar mastermind Dave Brockie that you can read below: […]

An Open Letter To Jay-Z & Kanye West

Jay-Z and Kanye West, otherwise known as The Throne, are dropping one of the most anticipated albums of the year next week. Fans are anxious, labels are anxious, press are anxious, but not everyone feels this way. You see, Hov and Yeezy made one mistake when planning the release of Watch The Throne and that […]

R.I.P. The Stills

Canada’s The Stills have announced they are splitting up after 11 years together. You can read a full statement from the band below. After you read their letter, feel free to comment and share your memories of The Stills with other UTG readers. Dearest Friends of The Stills, How does one go about writing a […]

FINALLY! Death From Above 1979 reunite!

It’s official. Just over a week since their name graced the lineup for this year’s Coachella festival, Death From Above 1979 have officially announced their reunion. Read a note from the band, after the jump!