When not touring with Patent Pending as one of the most energetic (not to mention fun) guitarists in pop punk, Rob Felicetti has spent the last few years hitting the road as the drummer of The Ataris. Of course, this all changed on Sunday night when Ataris’ frontman Kris Roe had a meltdown mid-set that […]
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Ex-Ataris Drummer Rob Felicetti Comments On Kris Roe Meltdown
October 12th, 2012 
James Shotwell 
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The Ataris Respond to New Jersey Incident
October 9th, 2012 Anthony Galasso The Ataris have released a video in response to frontman, Kris Roe’s freak out in Asbury Park, NJ the other night. After dismantling his drummer’s drum kit and throwing the pieces at him, Roe continued to bash his band member’s talents and abilities. “That night was an embarrassment to all of us and it was an embarrassment […]
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HOLY SH!T: The Ataris Frontman Has A Meltdown In New Jersey, Throws Equipment At Drummer (Video)
October 8th, 2012 James Shotwell This is a story that is both surprising and sad. As someone who owes a great deal of thanks to The Ataris’ for the impact of their material on their life, it sucks to now be writing about frontman Kris Roe coming unhinged in front of a New Jersey crowd over the weekend, but it […]
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UTG LIST: 15 Anniversary Tours We Want In 2013
August 27th, 2012 James Shotwell 2012 has been a year filled with reunions and anniversary tours. From New Found Glory’s run celebrating Sticks & Stones, to Taking Back Sunday’s nearly sold-out Tell All Your Friends dates this fall, it’s clear that nostalgia is big business for the modern alternative scene, and today we’re looking ahead to the future. 2013 is […]
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The Ataris Almost Done
May 29th, 2012 Michael McCarron It feels like the alt-music news community has been posting about the Ataris being “almost done” with their sixth album, The Graveyard of the Atlantic , for three years. With that being said, take the following declaration by the Atartis’ front-man and CEO, Kris Roe, with a grain of salt. In an interview with AMP […]
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Versus The World Sign To Viking Funeral Records, Album Details
April 24th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Versus The World have announced that they have been signed to Viking Funeral Records. Congratulations to the entire band on this achievement! VTW is comprised of Mike Davenport (The Ataris), Chris Flippin (Lagwagon), Donald Spence and Bryan Charleson (Crooks and Liars). On top of this great announcement, the band have also let news out that […]
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December 14th, 2011 Grant Trimboli The Ataris have revealed that they will be heading out on a tour in early 2012. Direct support for this tour has not yet been announced, but we will keep you posted in the coming days. You can check out the dates below and let UTG know if you’ll be attending a show! Tour Dates […]
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November 24th, 2011 James Shotwell The Ataris have yet to make good on their promise to release a new album, but are making up for it today with the release of an acoustic record fans are sure to devour with smiles on their faces. Now that all the turkey has sunken to your small intestine, why not head over to […]
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November 13th, 2011 James Shotwell Fans of the iconic pop punk act The Ataris have been waiting for years on a long-rumored new album and it seems the wait just got a bit longer. Earlier this week, Ataris frontman Kris Roe announced a string of acoustic solo dates through the Western United States this Winter. You can view the full […]
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June 16th, 2011 Grant Trimboli PVR sat down with The Ataris‘s Kris Roe for a performance of their new song, “12/15/10,” from the group’s upcoming album The Graveyard of The Atlantic. No set drop date yet for the album but we will release that information when we find out.
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April 8th, 2011 James Shotwell The Ataris have announced they will finish recording their latest album, The Graveyard of the Atlantic, in May. Following the album’s completion, The Ataris will begin plotting the album’s eventual 2011 release, which will be on Paper + Plastick Records.
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January 1st, 2011 James Shotwell Kris Roe of The Ataris is currently seeking help booking an intimate acoustic tour through the South and Midwest. Dates for the run can be found below. If you can help in any way, email: kroebooking@gmail.com.