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F&@$ YEAH: Animals As Leaders Recover Stolen Van And One Guitar

Prosthetic Records experimental rockers Animals As Leaders were robbed only a few days ago on tour and now it has been revealed that the guys recovered Javier Reyes’ Chevy Blazer, with one of Tosin Abasi’s guitars, from the LAPD. Read a message from Abasi regarding the incident below and comment with your thoughts. Unfortunately, this […]

Animals As Leaders Guitarist Arrested In Boston

Animals As Leaders guitarist Javier Reyes was arrested in Boston at 1:30am on May 27 after the band’s gig and UTG is still trying to wrap our heads around why. Please read the entire set of events that supposedly went down after the jump and be sure to check back when we have the conclusion […]

Animals As Leaders Premiere “Weightless” Teaser Video

Animals As Leaders have paired up to debut the teaser for their new music video “Weightless.” Watch the teaser video for Animals As Leaders’ “Weightless” by clicking through the link provided and get ready for these badass visuals real soon. The band’s album, Weightless, dropped late last year through Prosthetic Records. Please be sure to […]

MUSIC VIDEO: T.R.A.M. – Inverted Ballad

Rock supergroup T.R.A.M. have released the visuals for their song “Inverted Ballad” and can be viewed right here. T.R.A.M. is comprised of Adrian Terrazas (The Mars Volta) on saxophone, flute, bass clarinet and percussion, Javier Reyes (Animals As Leaders) on guitars, Tosin Abasi (Animals As Leaders) on guitars and Eric Moore (Suicidal Tendencies) on drums. […]

Animals As Leaders Lose Drummer Navene Koperweis

Animals As Leaders have revealed that they have lost their drummer Navene Koperweis. Already gearing up for the next UK tour, AAL have asked Matt Garstka to take duties as their temporary replacement. Please check out parting statements from Navene Koperweis by simply looking below and tell us what your think of these events. “Tosin […]

Thrice Announce Farewell North American Tour

Vagrant Records’ own Thrice have revealed their farewell North American spring tour and Under The Gun Review has all of the details here for you! This tour will find direct support coming from friends Animals As Leaders on the entire run. Please click through the the “Read more” link to access all of Thrice’s farewell […]

Animals As Leaders Stream New Track “Odessa”

Monday morning just got a little more exciting because Animals As Leaders have decided to drop a stream of a new song off of their upcoming album Weightless. Simply head past the jump to listen to sonically pleasing “Odessa,” that shows the instrumental talent of AAL at their best. These guys cease to amaze me […]

STREAM: Animals As Leaders – Isolated Incidents

UTG Staff favorites Animals As Leaders have dropped their first stream off of Weightless called “Isolated Incidents,” that combines incredible instrumental prowess and rich vibrant tones. If you are an AAL fan this is the moment that you’ve been waiting for! Weightless will be released in North America on November 8 via Prosthetic Records.

Animals As Leaders set release date for ‘Weightless’

Metal fans have been waiting patiently for this day to come! Animals As Leaders have officially announced that their upcoming release, Weightless, will be in-stores on November 8 through Prosthetic Records. It will see release dates in Europe on November 4 and in the U.K. on November 7. Look out for AAL, on the road […]

Animals As Leaders working on new material

Animals As Leaders are currently recording new material in the studio. The band are writing this album, as a whole, as opposed to the group’s first album where Tobin Abasi wrote everything with help from Periphery’s Misha Mansoor. Additionally, we have learned that drummer Navene Koperweis will be heading production for the album. Watch an […]

BTBAM announce European tour with Animals as Leaders

Between the Buried and Me have announced that they will be touring Europe this September with support from Animals as Leaders. Tour dates are posted below. 09/02 Paris, FRA – Maroquinerie 09/03 Zurich, SWI – Dynamo Werk 21 09/04 Munich, GER – Backstage Halle 09/06 Rome, ITA – Jailbreak Club