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Underoath was in the news quite a lot in 2006, with break-up rumors popping up in many of the headlines. The Florida natives pulled out of the Warped Tour earlier than expected after tensions within the band got to a breaking point. The rumors ran rampant – some stating that Fat Mike of NOFX made life uneasy for the band during the tour by making fun of its religious beliefs, while others claimed that the band was pretty much over and done. But despite the gossip, Underoath seems to have no intention of calling it quits.
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Underoath will be releasing their first-ever DVD package entitled '777' on July 17. The DVD includes never-before-seen footage from the band's major 2006-2007 tours as well as intimate shows spanning the last two years. Watch concert highlights, free and on demand, and be sure to check out the bonus behind-the-scenes clips.
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Though retaining the "independent" classification generally wins favour with the anti-mainstream crowd, Underoath has had their fair share of issues with the punk-rock community in the past. The fact that they're a Christian band seems to clash with the largely agnostic and atheistic attitudes traditionally associated with punk music. But as the band has become more established, fans and fellow musicians have realized that religion isn't first-and-foremost for Underoath.
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When you think about it, it's a small wonder that Underoath has enjoyed strong mainstream success so far. For one thing, they're an emo band at heart, in a market already oversaturated with whiny, heart-on-sleeve rock soundalikes. And then there's the matter of their faith, boldly proclaiming Christ from onstage—generally not something that will enhance any mainstream aspirations. So how exactly does a group like that gain acceptance in the secular market?
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In 1998, Underoath formed in the bedroom of guitarist Luke Morton in Ocala, Florida. Luke Morton, (the group's first guitarist) devised the name Underoath, in a meeting with Dallas Taylor. After Dallas and Luke practiced a little bit, they decided that they needed a drummer. Aaron Gillespie went to Luke's church, when Luke asked him if he would be interested in playing with them, and ... Underoath was born. After playing at festivals and touring around Florida the band was signed to Takehold Records in 1999 and the same year released their debut, Act of Depression. This EP was followed a year later by the five-song, forty-minute Cries of the Past; both are currently out of print.
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Some incarnation of Underoath has been playing angsty post-hardcore since 1998. Originally hailing from Florida, the band has undergone numerous member changes. In 2002, founding guitarist and major contributor Corey Steger left the group after only two albums. And just a year later, on the Vans Warped Tour, the band had a falling-out with front-man Dallas Taylor. He was asked to leave, and was replaced later that year by Chamberlain.
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