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Pre-Sale Underoath Tickets

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Tickets for Underoath‘s fall headlining tour can be found here. The current dates can be found below, more will be announced soon.

9/22/2007 Verizon Wireless Theater Houston,TX On Sale Now
9/23/2007 White Rabbit San Antonio,TX On Sale Now
9/24/2007 La Zona Rosa Austin,TX On Sale Now
9/25/2007 Palladium Ballroom Dallas,TX On Sale Now
9/26/2007 Cain’s Ballroom Tulsa,OK On Sale Now
9/28/2007 Marquee Theatre Tempe,AZ On Sale Now
9/30/2007 House of Blues Las Vegas,NV On Sale Now
10/5/2007 Wiltern Los Angeles,CA On Sale Now
10/9/2007 Roseland Theater Portland,OR On Sale Now
10/10/2007 The Fenix Seattle,WA On Sale Now

Underoath Set To Release DVD

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Underoath are set to release their first DVD on July 17th. The DVD is jam-packed with 90+ minutes of footage taken from different tours around the US, as well as shows from Japan, Australia, Europe, Canada and the UK from the last two years. The DVD, called 777 features all the music videos from “Define the Great Line” , as well as an exciting behind-the-scenes “making of the video” documentary from the “You’re Ever So Inviting” shoot, killer live performances (such as the MySpace Secret Show) and so much more.

The Almost – Southern Weather

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The Almost

Artist: The Almost
Album: Southern Weather
Label: Tooth & Nail / Virgin
Purchase: Music Today
Release Date: April 3, 2007

Overall: 8.3
Music: 8.2
Lyrics: 8.6
Production: 8.2

Aaron Gillespie has just gotten one step closer to total domination. The Almost’s new record Southern Weather is the cure to the haters of his other band, Underoath. The Almost is Aaron’s full display of his talent, vocally and musically. Sharing control with the reputable Aaron Sprinkle, Gillespie wrote and recorded eleven songs.

While the songs vary in tempo and dynamics, I don’t really feel like the record ever reaches a smooth flow. Individually, the songs are outstanding. Aaron’s guitar-work is what came as the biggest surprise to me. His all around talent is comparable to that of Dave Grohl and Phil Collins. His voice, unlike in the demos, is powerful and controlled. He soars melodically on most tracks, reminiscent of Underoath’s “Reinventing Your Exit” but climbs higher and tensely combats himself with harmonies that stand the hair on your neck. Songs like “Amazing Because It Is” and “Dirty and Left Out” (which features guest vocals from Sunny Day Real Estate’s Jeremy Enigk) dive into Aaron’s unhappiness with his own behavior, faith and love for Jesus. Much more open with the spirituality that takes a metaphorical disguise in Underoath, The Almost is as honest as you can get.

My favorite track, hiding at the end of the CD, “Everything That Makes Me Sick” is anything but. Other standouts “I Mostly Copy Other People (with Kenny Vasoli)” “Everyone Here Smells” and radio single “Say This Sooner” make this a definite staple in my music collection. Aaron will be touring for the next six months straight between both bands, definitely make the effort to catch this band before they hit mainstream success! Check out the record after its release on April 3!

Track Listing:
1. Say This Sooner
2. Drive There Now!
3. Dirty And Left Out
4. I Mostly Copy Other People
5. Southern Weather
6. Stop It!
7. Amazing, Because It Is
8. Everyone Here Smells Like A Rat
9. Never Say, â┚¬Ã…”I Told You Soâ┚¬?
10. Call Back When Iâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢m Honest
11. Everything That Makes Me Sick

Tickets On Sale For The Dirty South Tour

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Tickets for the Dirty South Tour featuring Underoath, Norma Jean, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster and The Glass House go on sale this Saturday. Check the tour dates below.

* 5/13 – Plush – N.Jacksonville, FL *with Norma Jean, Maylene
and the Sons of Disaster and The Glass Ocean
* 5/14 – Headliner’s Music Hall – Columbia, SC *with Norma Jean, Maylene
and the Sons of Disaster and The Glass Ocean
* 5/15 – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA *with As I Lay Dying, Maylene
and the Sons of Disaster and The Glass Ocean
* 5/16 – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA *with As I Lay Dying, Maylene
and the Sons of Disaster and The Glass Ocean
* 5/17 – Headliners Music Hall – Louisville, KY *with Norma Jean, Maylene
and the Sons of Disaster and The Glass Ocean
* 5/18 – ROCKETOWN – Nashville, TN *with Norma Jean, Maylene
and the Sons of Disaster and The Glass Ocean
* 5/19 – ROCKETOWN – Nashville, TN *with Norma Jean, Maylene
and the Sons of Disaster and The Glass Ocean
* 5/20 – New Daisy Theatre – Memphis, TN *with Norma Jean, Maylene
and the Sons of Disaster and The Glass Ocean
* 5/21 – House of Blues – New Orleans, LA *with Norma Jean, Maylene
and the Sons of Disaster and The Glass Ocean
* 5/23 – Revolution – Ft. Lauderdale, FL *with Norma Jean, Maylene
and the Sons of Disaster and The Glass Ocean

Underoath Show Review – March 11th, 2007

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Underoath
March 11th, 2007 at the Orange Pavilion
San Bernardino, CA

Last summer I returned home from an international trip with the expectation of attending the Warped Tour the next day and finally seeing one of my favorite bands play songs from their new album. With my best friends thinking I was joking, I solemnly read the announcement that Underoath had dropped off of the Warped Tour, and that no one was really sure of the status of the band. Devastated, I waited patiently, hoping that the band was not set for the untimely demise so many others were encountering.

As we all know, Underoath attacked their problems head on, and resolved the differences that threatened to break them apart. Now back in full force, and opening for mega-band Taking Back Sunday, it was obvious that a good portion of the thousands of fans present were there to watch them tear up the Orange Pavilion.

Borrowing sound bites from the only film appropriately proportionate to the band, 300, in darkness the six members took the stage. Expelling half a bottle of water on to the crowd, Spencer greeted the audience and thus began one of the most systematic and intense performances I’ve ever seen.
Opening with the definitive ‘In Regards To Myself,’ not one person was focused anywhere but the stage where the song was played with utmost precision. Aaron’s vocals were nothing short of excellent, and I was quickly reminded why I feel he is one of the most versatile musicians today. Tim’s guitar playing got so out of control he broke the volume knob off his guitar, and Chris looked as though he had more energy than he could exude. James and Grant exploited the right side of the stage as if they were the only ones performing and I caught myself focusing on just them for a good portion of the first few minutes.

In eight songs, the band showed more maturity, talent and passion than many artists do in a whole tour. Contrary to what might be socially acceptable, the band dedicated their set to Jesus Christ, customary for the professed Christian band. Writing On The Walls, It’s Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door, and Down, Set, Go is a small sample of what was chosen from the incredible repertoire the band has. I could watch them perform every song they have and they’d still keep my attention.

My one complaint would be the incredibly obnoxious lighting that would blind the whole crowd randomly. Besides that, I’m already counting down to the fall’s headlining tour, and you know what I mean when I say, ‘DO NOT MISS UNDEROATH’ if you have a chance to see them.

Photos by Michael Schneider

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