At the end of June we’ll be headed into Galaxy Park Studios in Boston to record our follow up with the legendary Richard Marr. It’s a bit early to say whether the fruits of our labor will result in another EP, or if we have the gas to churn out a full lengther. Either way look out for some new stuff coming your way late summer.

FYI: We didn’t pay anyone to write this we swear! 

Review by Douglas Sloan:

“Singer-guitarist Daniel Costa, bassist Jason Walker and drummer Randy Odierno, a.k.a. The Under, have resurrected the blazing glory days of Van Halen, Rush and Ozzy Osborne in one fell swoop with the release of their astounding 4-song sampler. Costa’s fiery spot on arpeggios and soaring single note fret board lines fuel the melodies as Walker and Odierno tether Costa to the ship to keep him from floating wildly into the abyss. Costa’s vocals are urgent and manic as he conjures passionate tales of mythology and otherworldly images. There’s no band in Boston playing inspired hard rock music like this these days and I highly recommend you check these guys out.”

The Under EP is making another appearance on the Noise’s Top 30 Radio Chart at number 20 for the month of March. 

The chart is based on the amount of radio airplay that locally released recordings are receiving from Boston area radio stations. These stations are WAAF, WBCN, WFNX, WMBR, WMFO, WTCC, and WZBC.

If the mood strikes you you can call into these stations to request us . The biggies (WAAF, WBCN, WFNX) all play local acts on Sunday night around 10pm and 11pm. WMFO (HD radio) has local shows on Mondays from 8pm-10pm and Thursdays 7pm-9pm.

From Adrenaline Fanzine! Right under Terrorizer!

“This e.p. from The Under offers an edgy rock infused listen full of melodic vocal hooks and a strong musical accompaniment. An obvious display of many hours spent creating and perfecting songs to bring their name effectively to the masses. As stated in their bio, “Combine the finest elements of progressive rock, metal, and punk with a strong songwriting emphasis and a style that often strays from convention” they know their sound and understand what defines them. All these genres are The Under, and they combine them in such a way to create a personality all their own. A good listen from a good band.”

Click here to go to the review!

Review by Paulo Andre: 

“I love music that isn’t tied to a particular genre all the way through. Nowadays the most interesting stuff is definitely happening where different styles cross over and sometimes the more diverse they are, the best they work out. The Under certainly doesn’t mess around with electronica, avant-garde or free jazz but they seem to have taken great lessons from bands like Black Sabbath, Rush or even Jeff Buckley. Oh and a thousand of other bands, too.

The sense of dynamics and cohesiveness The Under oozes shouldn’t be taken lightly and is yet another reminder of how many great bands never get out of the shadow for whatever reason. I sure hope to see and listen to more from these guys. They seem to be smart, they have a great online image, their EP sounds and feels just great and they have this uncanny ability to melt every influence and come up with something decidedly their own. What more can you ask for?”

Dan will be on The Dweezil Show with host and DJ  Phil Fleming this Saturday January 19th from 7pm-10pm. We’ll be spinning tunes from the EP as well some of Dan’s favorite bands local and otherwise (uh oh).  The show wil be on  91.5 FM WMFO or you can go online at www.wmfo.org.

Be sure to check out the show first, then you can go go out and get drunk!

The Under EP is making it’s first appearance on the Noise’s Top 30 Radio Chart at number 25.  The chart is based on the amount of radio airplay that locally released recordings are receiving from Boston area radio stations. These stations are WAAF, WBCN, WFNX, WMBR, WMFO, WTCC, and WZBC. 

Please call into these stations to request us. The biggies (WAAF, WBCN, WFNX) all play local acts on Sunday night around 10pm and 11pm. WMFO (HD radio) has local shows on Mondays from 8pm-10pm and Thursdays 7pm-9pm. Thanks to everyone for their support!

While the Sox were doing this,  

 we were were doing this.          

It’s definitely not every day that your gig comes up against a World Series clinching game for your home town team. We wanna thank Ledfoot, The Moodus Noise, and Beast w/ 2  Backs for making it easier to miss that final pitch.

Check out this stunning new look courtesy of kyletompkins.com. Being associated with a prog/metal/whatever band doesn’t have to be all about the ugly and unfashionable. And damn, these models are hawt!

These are in limited supply, so e-mail info@underband.com for a chance to snag one in small, medium, large or extra-large. They will also be available at upcoming shows while supplies last. $10 make you holla!