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Die Antwoord Sign to Interscope

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WATCH: Taking Back Sunday Give Guitarist Eddie Reyes A Male Stripper For His Birthday (ON STAGE)

Taking Back Sunday have been criss-crossing the United States with a slew of their closest friends on the tenth anniversary tour celebration of their debut album, Tell All Your Friends. A few of us at UTG have gone to various dates, and it could very well be our favorite tour of 2012. I would suggest […]

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Chappie’ Is Another Blomkamp Original

Film: Chappie Starring: Die Antwoord, Dev Petal Direct by: Neil Blomkamp Though it falls ever-so-short of the heights reached by District 9, Neil Blomkamp’s latest science fiction epic is a wholly entertaining experience unlike anything you have ever seen before. Opening in a world where artificial intelligence is far more advanced than it is today, […]

Marilyn Manson Announces First Tour Dates of 2015

After giving us the heavy details of his upcoming release, The Pale Emporer, the man by the name of Marilyn Manson, who is known to put on some intensely entertaining live shows — whether it be with stilts, crazy side stage shows or just heavy rocking — has given us some more tour dates to […]

RIOT FEST CHICAGO: The Good, The Bad, And The Totally Weird

Alternative music fans far and wide congregated in The Windy City Sept. 12-14 for the greatest punk rock show on Earth, Riot Fest Chicago. The weekend was imaginably filled with amazing sets, carnival rides, beer, and deep fried everything. This year’s Riot Fest Chicago was comprised of hundreds of bands, 7 stages (8 on Friday […]

LIVE REVIEW: Riot Fest Denver (Day 1)

I missed Riot Fest 2013, and to be honest I spent the first six months after it took place kicking myself for having not attended. When the 2014 installment was unveiled, I knew this would be the year I finally made the trek. Chicago was my first choice, but due to some family related issues […]

FESTIVAL PREVIEW: The 10 Must-See Acts At Riot Fest Chicago

Most decisions in life are hard. Where should I go to college? What should I eat for lunch? What career path should I take? How should I cut my hair? Do I like Dumbledore or Gandalf better? Deep dish or thin crust? The most pressing question bothering us over the last week is which Riot […]

FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Riot Fest Chicago’s Best ‘Under The Radar’ Acts

Part of the beauty of going to a music festival is finding your next favorite band. You know, the next act that is going to truly change your life. This could happen to many who attend Riot Fest Chicago. Sure, the main stages are packed with fimilar and unforgettable names like Taking Back Sunday, The […]

Riot Fest Release Chicago and Denver Set Times

The moment is finally here — we can all start budgeting and planning our weekends for Chicago and Denver Riot Fest stops. The greatest punk rock show in North America, Riot Fest has a stacked lineup at both festivals including the likes of The Cure, Slayer, The National, The Flaming Lips, Weezer, Say Anything, Taking […]

Riot Fest Chicago Lineup Grows To 124 Bands, Adds Say Anything And More

Riot Fest Chicago is the elephant in the room all other festivals must recognize and then drop to their knees and worship. The initial lineup announcement which included 110 bands, almost shut down the alternative music blogosphere when released. Now, with three months to go until launch, the organizers for Riot Fest Chicago have revealed […]

Hugh Jackman Confirmed For Supporting Role In ‘Chappie’

Neill Blomkamp is directing an upcoming film titled Chappie. It’s a sci-fi movie that tells the story of an artificially intelligent robot who’s stolen by two gangsters who want to use him for their illegal activities. So far, it’s been confirmed that the film will star Sharlto Copley as the voice of Chappie, with Ninja […]

UTG INTERVIEW: My Woshin Mashin

Who knew that a band with such a bizarre moniker that we only very recently became privy to would make for one of our favorite interviews in recent months? Russia/Germany’s My Woshin Mashin may seem similar to the likes of Die Antwoord based on the picture to the left, but their music is very much […]