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REVIEW: Grown Up Avenger Stuff – ‘Sparkleton’

Artist: Grown Up Avenger Stuff
Album: Sparkleton
Genre: Rock, Punk, Alternative
For fans of: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Distillers, No Doubt

Charlotte, North Carolina’s Grown Up Avenger Stuff is an alternative punk quartet whose sound is more focused and aware than the ostensively juvenile first impression of their sobriquet may imply. With influences ranging sporadically from The Beatles to Rage Against The Machine, the band’s newest effort, Sparkleton, is as diverse and interesting as that inspirational span would lead you to believe.

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UTG INTERVIEW: Chris Letchford of Scale The Summit

Under The Gun Review is very pleased to bring you this exclusive interview with Scale The Summit; hands down one of the most talented instrumental metal bands in the scene today. Scratch that. Hands down one of the most talented metal bands in the scene today. We’re getting all shaky in anticipation of their forthcoming album, The Migration, but we keep blaring The Collective until we’re fortunate enough to get our sticky little fingers on their next effort.

We got the chance to speak with well-known guitarist Chris Letchford about STS’ upcoming album, friends that look like characters …

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UTG ROAD VLOG: Sparrows (Update 1)

Under The Gun Review and Property Of Zack are currently cosponsoring a tour with Sparrows and as part of that, we’ll be hooking you up with some material while they are on the road.

We have the first video update from the band. The first written update can be found here on POZ. More to come!

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THE SHORT CUT: An Interview with Director Bo Mathorne

The Short Cut is a new column on Under The Gun that showcases the careers of short film directors. Shorts are often overlooked when it comes to the entire spectrum of film, and by including interviews with the directors themselves and information about their creative efforts, this column will highlight the work of some of the category’s dignitaries that we feel deserve your attention.

Bo Mathorne may not be a household name now, but if in his future efforts he can manage to display the creative prowess found in his debut animated short, The Backwater Gospel, it’ll be only …

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ANNOUNCEMENT: UTG Joins BuzzMedia, Partners With Absolutepunk, PropertyOfZack, & More

Today is the biggest day in the history of Under The Gun Review. After nearly four-and-a-half years of hard work, thousands of miles traveled, and countless sleepless nights spent typing away by the glow of our macbooks, UTG is beyond excited to announce that we have joined the Buzz Media family. Further, we are partnering with Absolutepunk, Punknews, AlterThePress, and PropertyOfZack to form a new publishing group known as AbsoluteVoices. A full press release can be found below. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for the continued support and friendship over the years.

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THE SHORT CUT: An Interview with Director Robert Morgan

The Short Cut is a new column on Under The Gun that showcases the careers of short film directors. Shorts are often overlooked when it comes to the entire spectrum of film, and by including interviews with the directors themselves and information about their creative efforts, this column will highlight the work of some of the category’s dignitaries that we feel deserve your attention.

A great example of “irony” would be Robert Morgan putting a DO NOT DISTURB sign on his hotel room doorknob.

Morgan has been creating some of the most impressive lurid and nightmarish visuals in the short …

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UTG SPONSORED TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Undesirable People & Live It Out

Here at Under the Gun Review we have been waiting anxiously to share this awesome announcement with you, and we couldn’t wait any longer! Today we are proud to announce that we will be sponsoring, in conjunction with PropertyOfZack.com, the EP release tour for two of our favorite bands, Undesirable People and Live It Out. For those who aren’t familiar, Undesirable People and Live It Out are Michigan based punk bands, both of which are releasing EP’s this Fall on South Division Records.

Live It Out will be touring to support their EP Illuminated and Undesirable People …

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EDITORIAL: Slipknot – A Mask Without a Face?

In a recent interview with CityBeat, Slipknot’s founder, percussionist and self-proclaimed visionary, Shawn Crahan, better known simply as “Clown,” sang his (and the band’s) own praises, doing away with a modest approach and giving the impression that “The Knot” may have somewhat of a superiority complex.

“…so many people in the beginning wanted us to fail because we are so great. We have been blowing up since day one because a good idea is a good idea and a good song is a good song and a good band is a good band with a performance.”

While I most …

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Under The Gun Is Looking For News Writers!

Are you somebody who loves entertainment? Are you the first of your friends to know about current events in the music, film, or entertainment industry? Can you write at length about those current topics? If you, or someone you know, loves and enjoys writing about music and/or movies, consider writing for us. Under The Gun Review is currently looking for news writers, in any state, that want to be a part of a growing music website.

Benefits include networking opportunities, experience, and college credit is also available.

You must be 17+ to apply and experience in journalism is suggested, but …

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ADD US ON YOUR SOCIAL NETWORKS!

Hey kiddos, thanks for making Under The Gun Review your home for the latest news on music, movies, and other entertainment happenings. We love having you.

Considering that you are the ones reading the site, why not help us decide what we cover? Head over to one of our social networks now and let us know what YOU want to see on UTG.

If you feel so inclined, share a few links with your friends so that they can stay just as up to date as you are. We’re on pretty much everything (except Myspace. lol), so it’s easy to …

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WATCH: Bradley Walden – “What A Catch, Donnie” (Fall Out Boy cover) + Contest Info

Bradley Walden of Squid the Whale has recorded a brand spankin’ new vocal cover of a Fall Out Boy favorite this evening for the YouTube/Blognet scene to enjoy. Tonight, take a minute to rest your ears to the sound of Bradley’s undeniably stupendous vocals in this cover of “What A Catch, Donnie” right here on UTG.

On a related note, Under The Gun Review will be holding a contest tomorrow and the winner will receive a free download of Squid the Whale’s New War EP. Entry and participation is simple just follow these simple directions and cross your fingers, find …

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Sing Along With Staff: What UTG is Listening To

Hello readers! Under The Gun Review wants to thank you for making the beginning of 2012 an exciting and promising one thus far. We know that there are a lot of places to get your news on entertainment, but we’re honored that you’ve picked us as your source on what’s happening.

In the past, we’ve been pretty straightforward in our approach. We post, you read. A simple formula? Well sure, but there’s no fun in that. It’s so impersonal. This year we are going to be going through some big changes and of course we want you to be involved! …