Posts Tagged ‘singer’

Dreamon 2013

MUSIC VIDEO: Dreamon – “Touch”

Oslo, Norway native Dreamon has released the stunning new visuals for his latest single “Touch.”

Let the smooth vocals and pulsating backing beat take you away as the video actively engages in physical activities. Everyone seems to be pushing towards the next level and bettering themselves. Be sure to purchase “Touch” from Dreamon over on iTunes right now if you enjoyed yourself.

Click through the link provided to watch Dreamon’s brand new video for “Touch” and be sure to let UTG know what you thought!

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John Mayer Discusses Granuloma Possibly Returning

John Mayer recently sat down with the people at Rolling Stone to discuss his recovery process from having granuloma removed and the possibility of it actually returning. Read the entire interview through the link provided and keep an eye out for more updates from Mayer.

Is it possible the granuloma could come back?
Sure. Everybody goes through this – at 35, you realize you just can’t do whatever you want to do in terms of diet, sleep and overuse. You’re held accountable. It’s a ratio of one to one of what you put in to what you get out. I

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Vocalist Nicholas Matthews Rejoins Get Scared; Band Issues Statement

Get Scared underwent a vocalist change around a year ago and somehow still managed to keep climbing the underground rock ranks. The band released an EP with their replacement earlier this year that received solid reviews, and to be honest it seemed like things were going great for the band, but news today tells us a very different story has been developing all the time. As of today, Get Scared have officially welcomed original vocalist Nicholas Matthews back into the band. You can read a statement from Get Scared explaining the situation below:

OFFICIAL STATEMENT:

Since the beginning of Get …

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Dream On, Dreamer Auditioning For Singer

Melbourne metalcore outfit Dream On, Dreamer have released a message to fans that they opened up auditions for a new singer. Bassist/singer Michael McLeod AKA Mcoy is leaving and the group are preparing to carry on without him. Read the official statement about auditioning for Dream On, Dreamer and let UTG know if you consider helping them out!

The band are still planning on releasing their follow-up to Heartbound in 2013 through Rise Records.

“There’s no easy way to go about this, but after a lot of consideration we have decided to seek out a singer to replace Mcoys position

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REST IN PEACE: Suicide Silence Vocalist Mitch Lucker

The Press Enterprise is reporting that Suicide Silence vocalist Mitch Lucker was killed following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident late last night in Orange County, California. According to the report, which you can read here, Lucker was pronounced dead at 6:17 a.m. this morning at UCI Medical Center in Orange County.

Coroner’s officials said Lucker was hospitalized after a motorcycle accident shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday. Huntington Beach police were investigating the crash and expected to release details Thursday morning.

Lucker was twenty-eight at the time of his death. So far, no one representing Suicide Silence …

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BREAKING: Vocalist Lacey Sturm Leaves Flyleaf; Band Plans To Continue On

Hard rock act Flyleaf have announced plans to part ways with vocalist Lacey Sturm in the near future. Sturm, who has been with the band for the last decade, has issued a statement of her own to explain the reasons for her departure. You can view both Mosley’s message, as well as an introduction from the remaining members of Flyleaf, below. Our apologies for the image file, but it’s how the band chose to break the news:

Papa Roach 2012

Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix to Undergo Throat Surgery; Band Drops Off Uproar Festival

Papa Roach have been forced to pull out of the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival, which launched last week in Kansas City, due to their frontman Jacoby Shaddix needing immediate surgery. He has been diagnosed with a nodule on his left vocal chord and will undergo surgery to remove it.

The UTG crew wishes Shaddix well in this tough time. Read what he had to say to his fans below.

“It’s no secret that I’ve been having issues with my voice lately,” says Shaddix in a statement.

“I was hoping to be able to go out there and kill it …

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Dance Gavin Dance Confirm Tilian Pearson As New Frontman

While news of Jonny Craig’s departure from Dance Gavin Dance is still making its way around the globe, UTG has already learned who will be replacing the troubled frontman.

PropertyOfZack is reporting that Tilian Pearson, former Tides Of Man frontman, will be joining Dance Gavin Dance on all future endeavors. No official statement from Pearson or the band has been released, but we expect something will surface in the coming days.

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Iwrestledabearonce Singer Pregnant, Band Remains on Warped tour

Metal band Iwrestledabearonce’s lead singer Krysta recently found out that she is expecting a child with her fiancé. In response to this fantastic news, Krysta has decided to not finish the rest of Warped Tour for obvious health reasons.

While it stinks that she will not be playing the shows, Iwrestledabearonce will continue on touring with a fill-in singer and friend Courtney LaPlante playing the rest of their dates. It’s awesome to see that the band is still playing Warped Tour despite this fast change, and we are really excited for Krysta and her future child.

You can check out …

Twin Atlantic 2012

Twin Atlantic Unveil UK Tour, Album News

Twin Atlantic have announced a ten-date UK touring stint and Under The Gun Review has the details right here.

The group will start this run on Glasgow on October 27 and ends at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on November 8. Check out the full touring itinerary by heading through the jump as well as a special message from the group’ singer Sam McTrusty on their upcoming album.

TA’s singer Sam McTrusty told NME some special news about their follow-up to Free.

“We’re doing the Warped tour and when that finishes we’ll probably be skeletal zombies after playing in

Yelawolf 2012

Yelawolf Announces Title To Sophomore Album

While talking with Rhyme & Reason Magazine, Yelawolf opens up about the upcoming title to his sophomore release and the reasoning behind his new head tattoo.

Yelawolf’s second studio LP will be called Love Story and is going to be filled with some of his best material to date. The artist also explains part of the back story behind his head tattoo of Johnny Cash and how it relates to his relationship with Canadian singer Fefe Dobson.

Please check out the interview with Rhyme & Reason Magazine by simply heading through the jump and let Under The Gun Review know …

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Norma Jean Singer Vents About Illegal Downloading

Apparently, Norma Jean‘s lead singer Cory Brandan is not having the best of holidays. He recently took to social networking to vent about his problems with people illegally downloading the band’s music. View the choice words by simply looking below and let UTG know if you side with Cory and what he had to say.

“Anyone that has ever downloaded a NJ record. You owe me money. I hope you had enough money today to buy your family groceries.”

“I mean “for free” of course. Ya know… illegally. Stolen. Theft. Don’t get your feeling hurt.”

“It’s ok if you …