The pop punk world is confused and a bit sad today following the announcement that longtime guitarist Steve Klein is no longer a member of New Found Glory. Taking to Facebook late Wednesday night, the remaining members of New Found Glory informed fans about Klein’s departure via open letter. The group cited growing differences between […]
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Steve Klein Is No Longer A Member Of New Found Glory
December 12th, 2013 
James Shotwell 
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Rest In Peace: Junior Doctor
December 5th, 2013 James Shotwell In a shocking turn of pop rock events, Junior Doctor have announced they are calling it quits after eight years of making music. Writing to fans in an open letter released via social networks shortly after 1:30PM (EST) this afternoon, Junior Doctor drummer Jarrod Kearney informed fans of the group’s decision to disband with heartfelt […]
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Stream Have Mercy’s Cover Of “White Christmas”
December 2nd, 2013 Kriston McConnell Bands have wasted no time this season in going all out for the holidays. While I usually hate cheesy over the top holiday celebrations, I’ve been enjoying the surge of Christmas enthusiasm expressed by bands over the last few weeks. The latest group of people to join in on the fun is the label known […]
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UTG EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Hrbrs – “Hindsight”
November 12th, 2013 Brian Leak Oxnard, CA post-hardcore five-piece, Hrbrs, released Always Holding On earlier this year but are currently set to share a split release through Rooftop Records with Australian natives, Hourglass. Under The Gun is thrilled to have the opportunity to be the first to share with you one of Hrbrs’ two tracks from that very split, due […]
Keane Frontman Denies Break Up Rumors, Says Band Will Be Taking ‘A Bit Of Time Out’ From Being Together
October 22nd, 2013 James Shotwell What we have here is a classic case of publication versus the artist. One thinks a quote meant the end of one of the UK’s most notable pop outfits in recent memory, while the other couldn’t disagree more. Which is right? Let’s find out. On Sunday (October 20), The Sun reported that Keane would soon […]
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Jonas Brothers Deactivate Twitter Account Amidst Break Up Rumors, Teens Worldwide Get Nervous
October 17th, 2013 James Shotwell It looks like the end is indeed on the horizon for The Jonas Brothers. Following news last week that the JoBros were canceling their entire North American tour just days ahead of its scheduled start date citing a ‘deep rift‘ in the band, it looks like the band’s official Twitter account has been deactivated. No […]
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Required Listening: Forever Came Calling – ‘Endangered Innocent’
October 14th, 2013 James Shotwell It has been a minute since we heard anything new from Forever Came Calling, but this November they’ll debut new material by way of a split with Family Thief. Absolutepunk premiered a song off the vinyl release late last week, and for one reason or another we didn’t run it. We’re sorry, FCC, but hopefully […]
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RIP: Go Radio
October 6th, 2013 James Shotwell After seven years, dozens of sad songs, and countless broken hearts mended through sing-a-longs, Floridian pop rock favorites Go Radio have announced their next tour will be their last. Taking to their social networks this evening, Go Radio members Alex Reed and Steven Kopacz issued the following statement: “It is with heavy hearts that after […]
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Spencer Chamberlain Admits He Lost Everything When Underøath Split
October 3rd, 2013 Kriston McConnell In a recent interview with Alternative Press, the ex-frontman of Underøath, Spencer Chamberlain, opened up about what’s been going on after the band split. You never really think about what happens to the individual members once a band breaks up, and with what Spencer has to say about his specific situation you can see that […]
Rest In Peace: Lostprophets
October 1st, 2013 James Shotwell This is one headline I have been waiting all 2013 to write. Not because I hate the band, but because moving forward as they have in recent months would be the worst possible decision a band could make. Following a year that has found them tied to the alleged pedophilia their vocalist engaged in with […]
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Design The Skyline Call It Quits
July 27th, 2013 James Shotwell Victory Records’ Design The Skyline have announced in a new letter to fans that they have decided to call it quits following four years together. Posting on Facebook following weeks of rumors due to their all-too-quiet public front, Design The Skyline let fans know the end was indeed near in a two paragraph message written […]
Giraffes? Giraffes! And Goddard Head Out On Skeletour
July 12th, 2013 Dan Bogosian Math rockers Giraffes? Giraffes! and alternative rockers Goddard have shared one of the coolest looking vinyl splits we’ve ever seen (see here). Soon they’ll be going on tour together, with G?G! having some dates alone first. The tour will be the furthest Goddard has traveled from home; it’s harder to say that about G?G!, as […]
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