Posts Tagged ‘rhode island’

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Matt Nerney Leaves Sideshow, Posts Letter To Fans

Rhode Island’s Sideshow have been making appearances on the UTG news feed for years now, but this morning marks the first time we’ve hard to share sad news regarding the band’s ongoing journey to the top. As of early this morning, June 12, Matt Nerney is no longer a member of the band.

Taking to his personal Facebook page this morning, Nerney broke the news to fans while expressing a desire to pursue other interests in life. You can read his full letter below:

So it saddens me to announce that I will no longer be apart of Sideshow, I

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Obsessed Taylor Swift Fan Arrested For Swimming To Singer’s Rhode Island Home

I don’t know about you, but something about this Wednesday has me in need of a good laugh. The week is only half over and I feel like I’ve already conquered a mountain (or two) of work. Luckily, some idiot from Chicago just provided us with lols for the day. We can all be a bit obsessive about our favorite artists, but this guy might have taken things a bit too far.

According to a story posted on TMZ this morning, a 22-year-old man from Chicago was arrested around 2AM (EST) this morning, May 15, after he was spotted swimming …

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EXCLUSIVE STREAM: Sideshow – [Intra] EP

Of all the up and coming bands we have written about over the past few years, few have received the level of admiration and support our readers have shown Rhode Island’s Sideshow. Since first appearing on UTG over a year ago, this hard rock act has taken several bold steps forward in the career, playing to thousands and working harder than even in the studio, and it has all lead up to today. Now, for the first time anywhere, fans and newcomers can experience Sideshow’s latest EP, [Intra] through a co-album premiere on UTG and PropertyOfZack. We have …

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EP TRAILER: Sideshow – [INTRA-]

Rhode Island’s Sideshow have finally finished their Sophomore EP, entitled [INTRA-], and are aiming to release it on the masses sometime this August. To kickoff the promotional push, the band unveiled an EP trailer earlier today and you can view it right now by clicking past the jump.

UTG will be doing plenty of promotion in the weeks leading up to [INTRA-]‘s release, so keep an eye out for additional EP details, song streams, and more.

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STREAM: Fang Island – Asunder

Rhode Island rockers Fang Island have released a stream of their new song “Asunder” and it is remarkably catchy!

Inviting some bluesy guitar riffs, consistent drumming, and a undeniable chorus, this song has everything you need to kick your week into gear. No word on where this song will come off of but Under The Gun will keep you updated.

Stream Fang Island’s “Asunder” by simply clicking thorugh the jump and let us know what you think!

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Ligeia Cancel Everything, Rumors Of Breakup Swirl

The guys in Ligeia can never seem to catch a break. They just released an astounding new EP and already it seems the end may once again be near (or here).

Lambgoat is reporting that Ligeia has not only cancelled all current tour plans, but also postponed a scheduled video shoot following an incident involving an overly intoxicated Keith Holuk (vocals) in Providence, Rhode Island. According to one fan, Holuk “was so fucked up by the time [Ligeia] went on he could barely stand up never mind sing anything remotely close to a song.”

No statement has been issued by …

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From Atlantis Sign To InVogue Records

Rhode Island six piece From Atlantis recently announced that they have sign to Ohio’s InVogue Records. Congratulations to the band!

On top of this great news, From Atlantis are planning to release their new EP Echoes & Answers, on November 29, that is produced by Landon Tewers (The Plot In You).

To listen to the band simply head past the link and tell UTG what you think!

UTG Album Stream: The Coming Weak

The best alternative rock band to come out of Rhode Island since Monty Are I have joined forces with UTG to bring you an exclusive stream of their new, self-titled, album. Click through to listen!

The Bled Full Set

A full, live set, from The Bled at Club Hell in Providence, RI on May 24, 2010 can be viewed after the jump!