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SINGLE REVIEW: Falling In Reverse – “Fashionably Late”

May 21st, 2013 James Shotwell

Artist: Falling In Reverse
Track: “Fashionably Late”
Album: Fashionably Late

When Falling In Reverse released “Alone” a few weeks back, we thought our site was likely to crash. Only a year had passed since Falling In Reverse released their Epitaph debut, The Drug In Me Is You, but fans were already chomping at the bit for new music. Unfortunately, not many of those rabid followers ever expected to hear frontman Ronnie Radke rapping about how much more money he has than his fans, and the fallout that followed the premiere of “Alone” is still lingering in comment …

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STAND UP TUESDAYS: Dan St. Germain

May 21st, 2013 Angie Frissore

Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.

This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Dan St. Germain’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.

Dan St. Germain is having one hell of a year. The Best Week Ever regular just debuted his first “The Half Hour” special on Comedy Central on May 17, and has recently announced a script deal with …

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EDITORIAL: DMX’s ‘It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot’ Turns 15

May 21st, 2013 James Shotwell

We talk a lot about nostalgia, but rarely when it comes to the world of hip hop. Aside from our features on Lord Willin and Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” we have been admittedly lacking in our celebration of legendary releases in hip hop. This morning, however, a headline hit me in the face with all the power the reminder of how old you are possibly can. I knew right away I needed to write something, even if it were only a few lines, because this album was something special to me (even if I was 11 when it came out). Today …

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UTG EXCLUSIVE: Late In The Playoffs – “Never Wrong”

May 21st, 2013 Jacob Tender

Late In The Playoffs became site favorites with the release of Everything I Know, a 5-song EP from the promising Chicago pop-rock band that featured my favorite song of 2011.

They continued their role and we continued our coverage of their growth with a premiere of “Force of Nature,” one of two singles from The Wayside Sessions released in May of last year.

Now, as the band is rearing to release their full length album, Alive And On Your Own, we’re happy to host and offer a free download of the new song, “Never Wrong.”

Look below for …

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REVIEW: Have Mercy – The Earth Pushed Back

May 21st, 2013 Tyler Osborne

Band: Have Mercy
Album: The Earth Pushed Back
Genre: Alternative
Label: Topshelf Records

There haven’t been a ton of records I’ve been really excited about this year thus far. I’ve given some high marks in terms of “scoring,” and I think that is partially because there has been a lot of pretty mediocre records coming out of the scene these days, and I’ve lost sight of what truly great really means. Though it may seem strange to admit, some albums I’ve given high marks to earlier in the year may have deserved lower scores in hindsight. Why, you ask? Well, …

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SINGLE REVIEW: Sleeping With Sirens Ft. Machine Gun Kelly – “Alone”

May 21st, 2013 James Shotwell

Artist: Sleeping With Sirens
Track: “Alone”
Album: Feel

After months of teasing, Sleeping With Sirens took to YouTube last night to release their collaborative effort with rapper Machine Gun Kelly.

Taken from Sleeping With Sirens’ forthcoming June release, Feel, “Alone” kicks off with high-gloss production and an onslaught of whoa-ohs to entice listeners both at home and in a future live setting. This gives way to a more atmospheric verse that builds into a thunderous chorus, which carries a sound that falls perfectly in line with everything the band has released up to this point, but it is what …

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What The Film!? – Back to the Future: Part II

May 21st, 2013 Dane Sager

What The Film!? is a weekly column exclusive to Under The Gun Review that brings to light the general fuckery Hollywood hoped you’d never notice. Written by Dane Sager, this column shows no mercy to films that try to pull the proverbial wool over our eyes.

If you know a film with major plot holes or those that make you scratch your eyes out, tell us! Email utgjames@gmail.com with the subject “What The Film” and we’ll try to get your suggestion featured on the site.

When I started dating my girlfriend, she told me she hated science fiction. Hated …

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SINGLE REVIEW: Kanye West – “New Slaves”

May 20th, 2013 Matthew Leimkuehler

Artist: Kanye West
Song: “New Slaves”
Album: Yeezus
Label: Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam

Ladies and gentlemen, Kanye West is back, and he is controversial as ever. This pop icon, who has built his dynasty on constant ingenuity and speculation, debuted his new single, “New Slaves,” via live projections on 66 different buildings across the world.

“New Slaves,” the first track to be released off up and coming record Yeezus, is dark, eerie and strikingly personal. Kanye spits blunt verses over a grave-digging bottom-end of bass that rattles bones. Not only does the beat blast, but the message he delivers also comes …

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UTG INTERVIEW: Disasterpeace

May 19th, 2013 Jordan Munson

Rich Vreeland, aka Disasterpeace, is a man of many talents and even more interests, though his bio might lead you to believe he really is only “an award winning freelance composer / sound designer based in Berkeley, CA, with a focus in producing and directing dynamic sound treatments for games.” Having released a number of albums under the moniker Disasterpeace already, Rich is just getting started. I decided to catch up with Rich amidst his busy schedule to see how things were going (and see what sorts of super top secret stuff he’s got in the works). Check out …

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August Burns Red

SINGLE REVIEW: August Burns Red – “Fault Line”

May 17th, 2013 Adrian Garza

Artist: August Burns Red
Track: “Fault Line”
Album:  Rescue & Restore

Over the past ten years we have watched the western Pennsylvania metalcore heroes in August Burns Red slowly grow from being newcomers in what was then seen as an emerging scene to becoming modern day legends in their own right. Earlier this week the band premiered “Fault Line,” the lead single from their fifth full length studio album (excluding last year’s Christmas album), Rescue & Restore, which is scheduled for release through Solid State Records in June.  Sure ABR have a reputation for putting their unique spin on the …

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UTG LIST: 5 Must-See Sets At Skate And Surf (Day 2)

May 17th, 2013 Dan Bogosian

This Saturday, May 18, Skate And Surf Festival will kick off at Six Flags Great Adventure New Jersey with dozens of the scene’s biggest names. A number of the UTG staff will be on hand for the event, and from the feedback we have been seeing on Twitter it sounds like a lot of you will be as well. If that’s the case, then you’re probably currently have a mini panic attack while trying to solve the biggest question you will face that day:

WHO AM I GOING TO SEE?

We already gave you our day one preview. Our …

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UTG PHOTOS: Twenty One Pilots & New Politics (4/26/13)

May 16th, 2013 Tori Thomas

Under The Gun’s photographer, Tori Thomas attended the Twenty One Pilots show featuring New Politics and Five Knives at the LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH on April 26, 2013.

I arrived to this show expecting nothing but surprises, especially with this being a hometown show for Twenty One Pilots. First in the lineup was Five Knives, however I was unable to make it in time to see their set. Judging from a previous show I saw them at opening for TOP, I’m sure they set the mood for the evening with a flawless performance.

Next up was New Politics…

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