Archive for June 25th, 2012

Circle Of Contempt Studio Update

Sumerian Records’ Finnish metalcore outfit Circle Of Contempt have released a brief video (just over a minute in length) with some snippets of tracks from their currently untitled forthcoming album. This shit sounds heavy and it’s definitely a step in the right direction. You can check out the video after the jump and be on […]

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Lupe Fiasco – Bitch Bad

Lupe Fiasco has released the second single from his highly anticipated album and UTG has the linkage you need. “Bitch Bad” leads in with quick snar hits and then…well…hmm….let’s just say Lupe throws a bit of a curveball and leave it up to you to judge. You can stream, download, and experience “Bitch Bad” after […]

NEW ALBUM: Circa Surive’s “Violent Waves”

Progressive rock Philadelphia outfit, Circa Survive, have announced that they will be releasing their fourth record, ​​Violent Waves​, on August 28. The record will be self-released, as the band has parted ways with Atlantic Records. ​Violent Waves​ will be Circa’s follow-up to 2010’s ​Blue Sky Noise​. Various pre-orders, including some seriously rare packages and a […]

Blink-182 are NOT Breaking Up

Over the past couple of days rumors have been swirling that pop-punk icons, Blink-182, are heading once again towards splits-ville. Those rumors have been further stoked by the numerous injuries and illnesses faced by drummer Travis Barker and guitarist/singer Tom DeLonge over the past couple of months that have forced the pop-punk trio to cancel […]

Born Of Osiris Cover “Science” by System Of A Down

We’ve seen countless lyric videos in the past year or so but this may be the first for a cover by a band. Born Of Osiris have released their take of System Of A Down’s “Science” from their iconic 2001 release, Toxicity. The band have taken a SOAD classic and added that beloved BOO twist, […]

Circa Survive Announce Fall Tour

Philadelphia group Circa Survive announced the Violent Waves Fall tour today, and it’s arguably one of the best tours of the year. Featured on this run is Touché Amoré, Balance & Composure and O’Brother. I don’t know about you but a large majority of the UTG staff will DEFINITELY be hitting this up. It’s going to […]

UTG INTERVIEW: I Built The Cross

I Built The Cross is about as heavy as it gets and they’re not only a technical death metal outfit, but theological mentors as well. The band was formed in 2008 by Reed Mitchell and Garrett McGeein (formerly of Disfiguring The Goddess) and have since gained an impressive standing in the metal scene. Their newest […]

ALBUM TEASER: A Faylene Sky – Hell Is Where The Heart Is

Newly signed post hardcore act, A Faylene Sky, have released a short album teaser video for their upcoming album with Tragic Hero Records. You can check out the teaser below, after the jump. If you have never heard of A Faylene Sky before, you should check them out! They’re a five piece post hardcore group […]

Vinnie Caruana Announces Solo Tour

Vinnie Caruana (I Am the Avalanche, Ex. The Movielife) has announced a solo tour coming late August featuring Matt Embree (Rx Bandits). Solo tours are always fun, and Vinnie Caruana is no stranger to them. The UTG offices are huge fans of anything Vinnie does, so seeing another solo tour is a great treat to […]

Gallows

Gallows Announce Release Date For Album, Join Bridge 9 Records

Gallows have announced that they will be releasing their forthcoming yet-to-be-titled album on September 11! That was not even the best part of the group’s announcement. They have joined Bridge 9 Records in the US. Congratulations to the entire band on signing. More information, streams, and touring dates are soon to follow in the coming […]

Glass Cloud - The Royal Thousand

Glass Cloud Stream Debut Album ‘The Royal Thousand’

Glass Cloud have partnered up with the fine people over at Revolver to stream their entire debut album, The Royal Thousand. This album is destroying everything in its path. The Royal Thousand is due to hit stores on July 10 via Equal Vision Records and UTG cannot wait for it to drop. If you order […]

Alexisonfire Teasing Awesome News

We were all sad when Alexisonfire broke up last summer but now it seems something is in the works. UTG has no clue what this news is in regards to but something tells us this could be HUGE. Read the direct quote from AOF’s Jordan Hastings below and start the commotion now! “@RatBeard Exciting discussions […]