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Underoath’s new single “Damn Excuses” is necessary listening–check it

Underoath remains steady in their two-decade-long project of maintaining heavier-than-hell originality in their latest track, “Damn Excuses.” The new track was released via Fearless Records. It’s the latest studio release since the band’s reimagined take on Rezz’s “Someone Else” in 2020. The song is their first original music since the deluxe version of their Grammy-nominated […]

Aaron Gillespie likes the Underoath LP he's not on more than a fan favorite

“We are so married to each other and our craft,” says drummer/vocalist Aaron Gillespie in the APTV oral history of Underoath. “And that sounds so douchey, but I don’t mean for it to. What we do is so important to us that we fight and end up hating each other half the time because of […]

Underoath considered adding a covers set to the Observatory series

On July 17, world-acclaimed rock force Underoath begin Underoath: Observatory, a livestreamed concert series. As the coronavirus pandemic has stopped live music performances, it’s also made us accustomed to “rock from home” offerings from bands and artists. While those gestures are great for fan service, it still wasn’t enough for the members of Underoath. Underoath […]

Here’s how you can see Underoath perform three classic albums in full

Acclaimed hard-rock outfit Underoath have announced a livestream concert series, Underoath: Observatory. Beginning Friday, July 17, the band will play three shows  dedicated to a different album. The 17th show will feature Lost In The Sound of Separation, Performances of Define the Great Line (July 24) and They’re Only Chasing Safety (July 31) will follow. […]

20 essential 2004 albums that proved the scene was here to stay

The 2004 alternative music community turned out to be a pivotal moment in time for scene bands. As the two previous years set the foundation for the genre, it quickly expanded. Musicians started to experiment more on albums with genres outside of emo, punk and pop. It was the year scene music established that it […]

Can you guess this Underoath video from a single screenshot?

Underoath have seen their share of change, from breakups to important members stepping away to a different sound on every album they’ve put out since Spencer Chamberlain joined them on 2004’s They’re Only Chasing Safety.  Before Chamberlain and They’re Only Chasing Safety, though, there was Dallas Taylor and The Changing Of Times (along with two […]

Underoath announce 'They're Only Chasing Safety,' 'Define The Great Line' reunion tour

After announcing reunion sets for both Self-Help Fest and South By So What?!, Underoath have officially revealed that they will embark on a full U.S. reunion tour in the spring of 2016. Each night, they will perform They’re Only Chasing Safety and Define The Great Line in their entireties, along with “some special treats.” A […]

Underoath guitarist looks back on ‘They’re Only Chasing Safety,’ ‘Define The Great Line’

Underoath guitarist Tim McTague recently sat down with Emery’s Matt Carter for an extensive episode of the Break It Down podcast. The amount of material they cover is incredibly immense, so, being the Underoath fanatic that I am, I broke things down (no pun intended, Matt) and noted a few interesting quotes, which you can […]