Punk rockers, assemble! It’s that time of year again, folks. The Vans Warped Tour, the greatest traveling show on Earth, has announced its 2015 dates. Dates include many of the major staple stops of years past, such as Dallas, Ventura, Chicago, and other major markets. The tour is set to run June 16 to Aug. […]
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Vans Warped Tour Announces 2015 Dates
October 15th, 2014 
Matthew Leimkuehler 
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UTG EXCLUSIVE STREAM: The Transmission NOW – ‘White Night’
October 15th, 2014 Matthew Leimkuehler The Pennsylvania-based alternative punk band The Transmission NOW are streaming their latest EP, White Night, right here on UTG. The band delivers a vibrant essence of punk and alternative rock — channeling the best of both words through booming choruses anchored by group vocals and addictive harmonies. The record’s lead track, “White Night,” is a […]
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Sounds of the (Down) Underground: 5 Australian Acts You Should Be Listening To
July 29th, 2014 Brenton Harris Australia has a proud history of punching above its weight, musically speaking. This is particularly true when it comes to acts operating in the heavier music spectrum. With the seemingly endless advances in streaming and social media technologies making the ears of the world more accessible than ever, the Australian independent scene is thriving. The […]
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Denver Riot Fest Denied Permit, Will Search For New Location
July 11th, 2014 Kevin Blumeyer Arapahoe County, Colorado has denied Riot Fest‘s request for a temporary-use permit to stage their 3-day music festival on September 19-21 in the small town of Byers. Riot Fest was set to return to the same May Farms location where the festival took place in 2013, but locals began expressing concerns about the return of […]
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Masked Intruder Presents: ‘Mugshots & Masks: Part 1’
June 30th, 2014 Derek Scancarelli What does Masked Intruder think of the criminal mischief of Justin Bieber and Coolio? Can anyone help the blue intruder get in touch with Lindsay Lohan? Last week, UTG TV got the chance to sit down and hang out with the colors of Masked Intruder before their set in New York City. Prior to taking […]
UTG PHOTOS: Hardcore Devo Tour (6/19/14)
June 26th, 2014 Derek Scancarelli Under The Gun sent photographer, Derek Scancarelli, to Best Buy Theater in New York City to photograph Devo on June 19, 2014. Last Thursday, Devolutionaries from literally around the world gathered in New York City for the most exciting and bizarre performance I’ve ever seen in Times Square. “Nixon to address nation tonight at 8 […]
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LISTEN: Rise Against Release New Single “I Don’t Want To Be Here Anymore”
June 10th, 2014 Kevin Blumeyer Rise Against have released a lyric video for “I Don’t Want To Be Here Anymore,” the first single from their new album The Black Market. The anthemic track is sure to get plenty of airplay as it fits right in line with “Re-Education (Through Labor)” and “Help Is On The Way,” but I feel like […]
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June 4th, 2014 Kevin Blumeyer After posting a series of teasers over the past few weeks, Rise Against have officially announced the title and release date of their upcoming seventh studio album. The follow-up to 2011’s Endgame is called The Black Market and will hit stores on July 15. The album’s first single, “I Don’t Want to Be Here Anymore,” […]
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REVIEW: Masked Intruder – ‘M.I.’
May 27th, 2014 Brenton Harris Artist: Masked Intruder Album: M.I. Label: Fat Wreck Chords Wisconsin’s Masked Intruder are at once one of modern pop-punks best kept secrets and one of its fastest emerging acts. A gimmick band who keep their identities hidden under brightly coloured ski-masks at all times, the Madison quartet have ridden their unique blend of hilarious throwback […]
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UTG VIDEO PREMIERE: Bad Cop / Bad Cop – “My Life”
May 22nd, 2014 Derek Scancarelli Under The Gun Review is pleased to announce that we are premiering Bad Cop / Bad Cop’s new video for “My Life.” The music video arrived in perfect time to coincide with this weekend’s Punk Rock Bowling Festival in Las Vegas. If you’ll be at one of the punkest festivals of the year, it would […]
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REVIEW: Me First And The Gimme Gimmes – ‘Are We Not Men? We Are Diva!’
May 15th, 2014 Brenton Harris Artist: Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Album: Are We Not Men? We Are Diva! Genre: Skate Punk Label: Fat Wreck Chords There are very few acts in the world that featured as predominantly in the highlights of my social life during my teenage years as Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. So it’s with […]
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The Offspring Announce ‘Smash’ 20th Anniversary Tour, Confirm Riot Fest Chicago Appearance
May 12th, 2014 Kevin Blumeyer This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Offspring‘s Smash, an album that has sold more than 12 million copies and remains the best selling independent record of all time. The band has already announced a massive vinyl/CD re-issue of the album that will be available in August, but now they’ve also announced the tour […]
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