Kingmaker have always been a group that thrives on progression. Since bursting onto the scene in the summer of 2009, the Lake County quartet has undergone a number of style and lineup changes, all leading to the release of their latest full-length effort, The Cradle–a bold blend of abrasive riffs, ear-shattering percussion, and poignant lyricism. […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Kingmaker’s Alex Gaspar Discusses the Creation of ‘The Cradle’
July 3rd, 2015 
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Canada’s Amnesia Rockfest Announces 2015 Lineup, Thrice Fans Everywhere Rejoice
February 11th, 2015 Kevin Blumeyer Monetebello, Canada’s Amnesia Rockfest has slowly grown into the annual envy of fans of any type of loud music across the globe. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, the festival has just announced another typically strong lineup headlined by massive names like Linkin Park, System of a Down, The Offspring and Slayer. But as far […]
UPDATED: Tom DeLonge Has Left blink-182
January 26th, 2015 John Bazley This is shocking. In a statement released this morning from blink-182‘s publicist, the band has announced that founding member Tom DeLonge has quit the group to pursue other, non-musical endeavors. The band will be performing with Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio at Travis Barker’s upcoming Musink Festival. To all fans of the band, this news is […]
REVIEW: Corpus – ‘The Sliding Scale Of Morality’
January 9th, 2015 Brenton Harris Artist: Corpus Album: The Sliding Scale of Morality Genre: Post-Hardcore, Indie Sydney duo Corpus have been causing quite the ruckus down under over the last three years with their unique brand of indie-tinged post-hardcore and riotous live shows, earning them dizzying acclaim from some of the scene’s most discerning ears (including Sydney resident and frontman […]
From Autumn To Ashes End Their Six-Year Hiatus, Playing First Show in 2015
November 26th, 2014 Dana Reandelar After taking a previously indefinite break from their career, the Long Island post-hardcore outfit known as From Autumn To Ashes have finally announced their comeback. This reunion will be solidified by their newly-announced appearance at the Amnesia Rockfest with Swedish outfit Refused (among others to be announced), in Montebello, Canada which will run from June […]
XTRMST (Davey Havok, Jade Puget) Release New Music Video For “Conformist”
November 13th, 2014 Kyle Florence XTRMST (Davey Havok and Jade Puget of AFI) have unleashed a new music video for their track, “Conformist.” An imaginative melee with a deeper message, check it out by following the jump below. Even if you’re not a fan of Havok and Puget’s previous outings, this is one side project you won’t want to sleep […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Leonino Talks ‘Naked Tunes’ and His Big Label Days
November 10th, 2014 Brian Leak “My feeling is that humans will find love and warmth on hard times as our souls and bodies are strong.” Having fronted the biggest band in Chile’s history of music, it should come as no surprise that Jorge González would want to take time away from the chaos of it all to focus on his […]
Sounds Of The (Down) Underground Vol. 2: Five More Australian Acts You Should Be Listening To
September 5th, 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 […]
Best Video Of The Week? Nice Hooves Unleash “Warpaint Is Not A Mask”
August 6th, 2014 James Shotwell Nice Hooves are a band that I have known existed for less than three hours, but I am quickly becoming a fan of their frenzied take on the place where modern hard rock meets punk. Today, Nice Hooves released the official video for their latest single, “Warpaint Is Not A Mask.” It’s the type of […]
UTG LIST: 10 Must-See Undercard Acts at Outside Lands 2014
July 28th, 2014 Brian Leak Northern California’s premier, eco-friendly music and arts festival is nigh! The unsurprisingly sold out Outside Lands is set to take place August 8-10 in the historic Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA, and Under the Gun Review will be on-site to cover all of its glorious offerings. We’ll cover Outside Lands’ various food, drink, […]
HOLY SH!T: ‘Deadpool’ Movie Test Footage Leaks Online
July 28th, 2014 James Shotwell In a world overrun with superhero films it seems a little strange that Deadpool, otherwise known as the merc with the mouth, has yet to be given his own film. It’s true he’s a little more violent and a lot more profane than your typical hero, but after witnessing the footage we’re about to share […]
Ray LaMontagne Stops Concert While Couple Continues Talking In The Front Row, Refuses To Resume Until They Leave
July 24th, 2014 James Shotwell The number one unwritten rule of attending any live performance is making sure you show the person/group performing a little respect. Put down your phone, stop talking amongst yourselves, and become one with the event taking place all around you. Simple, right? Not for one West Michigan couple. Last night, Ray LaMontagne took his summer […]