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Animals_As_Leaders 2012

Animals As Leaders Guitarist Arrested In Boston

June 1st, 2012 Grant Trimboli

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 to this crazy story! Reyes stated…

“I had to return to Boston on May 30th for court. As much as we had looked forward to playing Toronto again, there was nothing I could do other than cancel the show and return to Boston to avoid …

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REST IN PEACE: Lucky Boys Confusion Guitarist Joe Sell

May 16th, 2012 James Shotwell

Sad news to report this evening as UTG has just learned that Lucky Boys Confusion guitarist Joe Sell has died at the age of 33.

According to an article in the Daily Harold, Sell had been battling with a disease related to his pancreas in the months leading up to his death, but at this time no official cause of death has been given. Stubhy Pandav, vocalist for LBC, had the following to offer:

“I just want people to remember him for his amazing gift and ability,” he said. “I want people to know how fast he was at …

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Memphis May Fire Part Ways With Ryan Bentley

April 17th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

Memphis May Fire have sadly announced that they had to part ways with guitarist Ryan Bentley. Please feel free to read an official statement from the band by simply looking below and send Ryan your well-wishes. Filling in permanently for Ryan will be Anthony Sepe (Formerly of Decoder).

Under The Gun will continue to update you on the progress of MMF’s upcoming album in the weeks to come!

“For those who may not know already, we recently decided to part ways with our guitarist, Ryan Bentley, and wish him nothing but the best. He’s a talented individual and we have …

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Kurt Cobain 2012

Kurt Cobain Was Demoing Solo Songs Before His Death

April 13th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

It has been revealed, in a brand new interview with Fuse, that Kurt Cobain was in fact demoing solo songs before he took his own life. Please read an excerpt from the article right here and click the link provided to access the entire piece.

Comment with your thoughts by simply heading through the jump.

“[Kurt] was headed in a direction that was really cool. It would have been his White Album,” Erlandson says, referring to the Beatles’ self-titled magnum opus.

He adds, “That’s really what he was going towards, a solo album but working with different people. I …

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New Hawk Nelson Vocalist Revealed

March 27th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

It has been revealed that Hawk Nelson guitarist Jonathan Steingard will be taking over full-time duties as the band’s frontman!

Along with this great news, Steingard also mentioned that they are in the process of writing a new album. A ton of news hitting us all at once but UTG is sure you enjoy it more than anything. Check out Jon’s official Tweets by looking below and please feel free to comment with your thoughts!

@ohhTeenageLife thanks! i’m glad you like it! i’m moving into a new role as hawk’s singer and frontman. writing a new HN record right now!…

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Black Veil Brides Album Progress

March 2nd, 2012 Grant Trimboli

California’s Black Veil Brides have revealed to Rock Sound that the group are in the early stages of preparing their follow-up to 2011′s Set The World On Fire. Guitarist Jake Pitts had a lot to say regarding demoing and the recording process itself, so be sure to look below for direct quotes from his latest interview! Are you excited for more BVB?

“I’ve been demoing while visiting my girlfriend and the guys have been doing stuff in LA,” he said when speaking to Rock Sound recently. “We send things back and forth to work on each other’s ideas. …

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Casey Lee Has Left Fake Problems

February 29th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

It has been revealed that Fake Problems guitarist Casey Lee has left the band. View the official statement from the band by simply looking below and comment with your thoughts.

UTG wishes Casey Lee the best of luck in his future endeavors.

“Hi guys.

In November Casey told us he didn’t want to be in a band anymore. He’s basically just not into traveling so much anymore. We understand and we love him very much, and we’re all still good friends. We wish him all of the luck in the world in his future endeavors.

We’ll be performing all of …

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Anarbor Add Dave Melillo As Live Guitarist

February 1st, 2012 Grant Trimboli

In light of guitarist Adam Luwig leaving Anarbor, the group have decided to recuit former Cute Is What We Aim For member Dave Melillo to fill the space. This is an amazing addition to their live performance line-up.

An official statement from Dave Melillo can be viewed by looking below.

So, one night I was watching the Mission Impossible Quadrilogy and enjoying a night cap when Mike from Anarbor hit me up asking if I’d be interested in playing guitar for them. My immediate response was a resounding: “hell yes sir”. My history with the band goes back to …

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Adam Juwig Has Left Anarbor

January 30th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

Anarbor guitarist Adam Juwig has revealed that he has decided to part ways with the band to continue on with his education. A full explanation on this matter from Adam can be seen by simply looking below.

Please read and let us know what you think about the group’s loss. UTG wishes Adam the best of luck in his studies!

“So, some of you might have been wondering if I had fallen off the face of the world or not. About two months ago, I made the decision to leave Anarbor and go back to school full time and live …

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Stick To Your Guns 2011

Stick To Your Guns Welcome Guitarist Josh James (Evergreen Terrace)

January 19th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

Stick To Your Guns are ecstatic to welcome Evergreen Terrace guitarist Josh James to the band! James is an awesome addition and will make his appearance during STYG’s Fight The Silence Tour, with For Today, A Skylit Drive and more.

The group have also mentioned that their upcoming release, Diamond, is completed and will see a drop in spring through Sumerian Records.

Frontman Jesse Barnett said this about James:
“What else is to be said about Josh James other than the fact that he is a one of a kind individual. We couldn’t be happier with having him join …

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i killed the prom queen 2011

Jona Weinhofen Confirms Writing Sessions For I Killed The Prom Queen

January 9th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

Jona Weinhofen (Guitarist for Bring Me The Horizon) has revealed to us all that the writing sessions are underway for his other project I Killed The Prom Queen. Apparently, the group plan to release a brand new album this year and UTG will have more information on this when we receive it.

Read the official tweet from Jona by simply looking below and let us know if you are excited for this retuned band to make waves in the metal scene!

“On my way to ‘work’…writing a new album with @iktpqofficial”

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Michael Stafford Quits Chelsea Grin, Band Offers Explanation

January 7th, 2012 James Shotwell

Utah deathcore outfit Chelsea Grin have parted ways with guitarist Michael Stafford.

The band broke news of Stafford’s departure earlier today via their official Facebook. In a statement, the band wrote:

Michael Stafford has recently decided that the hectic touring lifestyle is not for him, and among other personal reasons, has decided to step down as the lead guitar player for Chelsea Grin. This may have been obvious to a lot of you as he hasn’t been with us since the All Stars Tour, but he has given us his final decision recently and we must move forward. Jason …

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