Underneath the Gun (band)

Underneath the Gun is a Christian deathcore and metalcore band from Corona, California. While their sound originally was deathcore on the first EP and The Awakening full length, they evolved into a metalcore sound on the Forfeit Misfortunes album before disbanding due to vocalist Harrison DeGrote's health problems.

Underneath the Gun
Also known asUTG
OriginCorona, California, U.S.[1]
GenresMetalcore,[2][3] deathcore (early)[3][4]
Years active2004–2009, 2023–present
LabelsFerret Music, This City is Burning
Members
  • Harrison Degrote
  • Trevor Vickers
  • Brandon Trahan
Past members
  • Danny
  • Jake Foust
  • Ryan Alipour
  • Scotty Chappel
  • Kyle Simms
  • Josh Patterson
  • Isaac Bueno
  • Justin Osterhoudt

History

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Underneath the Gun started in 2004 when the members were 12 years old.[1] In 2006, the band released their debut EP, You Prepare The Bodies, I'll Get The Ice, via This City is Burning Records. Months later, the band released The Awakening, their debut album. In 2008, the band signed to Ferret Music,[1][5] who re-released The Awakening as an EP.[3] Underneath the Gun released their second album, Forfeit Misfortunes, again through Ferret. The album was recorded by Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying.[6] The band had played with bands such as Job for a Cowboy, A Life Once Lost, August Burns Red, Suicide Silence, MyChildren MyBride, Don the Reader, KillWhitneyDead and Emmure.[6] The band would continue on until 2009. It was announced that Underneath the Gun had disbanded because of Vocalist Harrison DeGrote's growing health concerns.[7][8] The band was set to play Artery Metal Tour, with Impending Doom, Carnifex, Miss May I, Conducting the Grave, and Molotov Solution,[9] but because of DeGrote's health issues, they were forced to drop out.[7] Guitarist Trevor Vickers would go on to join Confide a year after they disbanded, while several other members joined Mirror of Dead Faces and Impending Doom.[8][10]

Members

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Current

  • Harrison DeGrote – vocals (2004-2009, 2023–present)
  • Trevor Vickers – guitars (2004-2009, 2023) (ex-Confide)
  • Brandon Trahan – drums (ex-Impending Doom, ex-Mirror of Dead Faces, ex-xDeathstarx)

Former

  • Jake Foust – guitars (ex-Impending Doom, ex-Mirror of Dead Faces)
  • Ryan Alipour – guitars
  • Scotty Chappel – bass guitar
  • Danny – guitars
  • Kyle Simms – bass guitar
  • Javi Bueno – bass guitar
  • Isaac Bueno – drums (ex-Impending Doom, ex-Mirror of Dead Faces)
  • Josh Patterson – drums
  • Justin Osterhoudt - drums [versa 2006-2008]

Discography

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Studio albums

EPs

  • You Prepare the Bodies, I'll Prepare the Ice (2006, This City is Burning)

Singles

  • "As Within, So Without" (2023)
  • "Burial Crown" (2023)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "UNDERNEATH THE GUN Signs With FERRET MUSIC". Blabbermouth.net. August 8, 2008. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  2. ^ White, Adam (10 August 2008). "Ferret signs Underneath The Gun". Punknews.org. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "Underneath The Gun - "The Awakening" EP (Digital Re-Release)". Bandsonfire. November 11, 2008. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  4. ^ "Misfortunes Forfeited: Tim Lambesis produces California's Underneath The Gun". Cross Rhythms. January 12, 2009. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  5. ^ "Ferret Music signs Underneath The Gun". Lambgoat. August 7, 2008. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  6. ^ a b "Underneath The Gun - "Forfeit Misfortunes"". Bandsonfire. January 20, 2009. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  7. ^ a b "UNDERNEATH THE GUN Announces Dissolution". Brave Words. May 18, 2009. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  8. ^ a b "Health Issues: Harrison DeGrote's health problems necessitate Underneath The Gun's demise". Cross Rhythms. July 5, 2009. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  9. ^ "Underneath the Gun: Artery Metal Tour". Alternative Press. April 30, 2009. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  10. ^ Brandon (May 19, 2009). "Underneath The Gun calls it quits; Under The Gun still alive!". Under The Gun Review. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  11. ^ ALLSHALLPERISH (April 17, 2009). "Underneath the Gun - Forfeit Misfortunes". Kill Your Stereo. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  12. ^ Thomas, E. (February 27, 2009). "Underneath The Gun – Forfeit Misfortunes". Teeth of the Divine. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  13. ^ Shotwell, James (December 29, 2008). "Underneath The Gun – Forfeit Misfortunes". Under the Gun. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  14. ^ Frazier, Dan (March 2009). "Underneath The Gun - Forfeit Misfortunes". HM Magazine. p. 58. Retrieved on August 12, 2017.
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