Interview with Aaron Gillespie and Spencer Chamberlain of UNDEROATH (Welcome to Rockville 2018)

[@PatronSaintSpyridon]

When Spencer says "we did everything the wrong way when we were kids" and meaning that musically I find it ironic that everything they did then is what I am missing from this newer material..

[@fortodaymark]

You're totally spot on. They will not be remembered fondly for their latest but rather their material that they did as kids. Then why did they have a reunion tour playing those first two albums with Spencer??

[@Xaina.Sarpenta]

I think he mainly meant, stuff other than the music, but the stuff is still being related to the music.

[@JoeLaFon3]

You can't just write like you were 20 and angry when you're 40 and tired

[@PatronSaintSpyridon]

@@JoeLaFon3 I agree to this but was more so meaning it in the fact that they lack the progressive changes and breakdowns and now they’re music is being popped out and radio ready. They still sound like angry boys where before at least Aaron lyrically had hope now they just say everything is fucked.

[@tylermeinhold4484]

so many comments about aaron's weight, truly shows how pitiful people can be. are you in perfect shape? are you anywhere near as successful as him? no one's perfect. appearance means nothing when you've changed and helped as many lives as that guy has. learn some respect.

[@bladeeugene]

There really aren’t wrong moves. The “wack” decisions you made when you were kids are what put you in those new shoes.

[@davec.9894]

Exactly... It seems like he forgot that! Es un ignorante! Doble moral!

[@bladeeugene]

@@davec.9894 still stand by this two years later. Haha

[@davec.9894]

@@bladeeugene and... ? Obviosly, because they're actually a product. They're need to eat and earn money, even tho their music (their current music) is just trash. I miss the first Underoath, the original with Dallas, and then I miss the "They're only chasing safety" and "Define the great line", nothing else. Greetings from Nicaragua! 🇳🇮

[@kathleene992]

I remember being at warped tour when I was 17 and Aaron was sitting down after a set, he looked so graceful and calm. I'm not upset about him gaining some weight but he does seem like he must have went through some stuff from his new appearance. He seems more humble though now, he was a little stuck up back then.

[@Gaugedgrower503]

When did chad Kroger join underoath?

[@talonmathis7240]

Grew up listening to these guys I can relate to every song they make!! Such an amazing group of guys!! The new album sounds just like they do live!! Looking forward to erase me pt 2!! #eraseme

[@BDON]

Writing on the walls was may favourite music video!

[@joshriv3811]

what happened with the oath

[@Dude42471]

As I Lay Dying had a way better comeback 😂😂😂

[@picky123]

"Paper Lung"' was the best music video they've ever done

[@shelbyman6372]

I love that music video!

[@niclis]

that ending

[@JR-hk2yf]

I love that whole fkn album

[@IAMFISH92]

I don’t think that this return is going to last...

[@robrobbie4065]

Kieran Lisney they just need to leave it behind.new stuff sucks

[@IAMFISH92]

Rob Robbie so true, dude. I’ve listened to so many interviews with them as well since they’ve returned. They have some bad attitudes to go along with their equally bad music unfortunately.

[@SH-kz4fl]

Agreed new album is unlistenable. And they’re whole, we’re going mainstream middle finger to Christians everywhere attitude definitely isn’t helping anything.

[@IAMFISH92]

S H yeah dude, I agree. They just come off as angry little boys who just discovered the “F” word. Spencer annoys the crap outta me.

[@jordanpisacreta8655]

Exactly how i feel

[@johngilmer7407]

Need to meet these guys if they come back to Columbus Ohio I'm a long time fan

[@dalemaki7603]

Aaron is back slidden I pray he comes back to his 1st love Jesus Christ

[@tristanalan2917]

Great interview! Interesting to find out that Spencer and Aaron actually don't like the new music videos. I suspected it! Doesn't match the style of the music. As for good music videos, I think many people share the opinion that the videos for "In Regards to Myself" and "Writing on the Walls" were near perfect. Those grabbed a lot of attention back in the day.

[@alany2669]

i actually dont like most of the underoath videos. Its like, they are just zooming in on their faces wayyy to much. Especially for "In regards to myself" and "youre ever so inviting "

[@chrissavage5298]

Dooood yesssss. I cannot watch the You're Ever So Inviting video. It is the most cringe worthy music video I've ever seen and to be honest it's kind of hurt the song for me. Both Aaron and Spencer's facial expressions are obnoxiously over the top, zoomed in on them most of the time, the group is wearing super dorky suits, it's an ugly color scheme, i think it's like 4:3 aspect ratio or something if I remember correctly, etc. In Regards to Myself is way better, although Aaron's facial expressions are still a little silly at times.

[@alany2669]

And dont forget the "A Moment Suspended in Time" video. One of my all time favorite songs, but i dont think i ever even finished watching the whole video.

[@alany2669]

Dont get me wrong, i saw them live and they killed it. One of the funnest shows ive been in and one of my favorite bands, no one sounds like them. They just made crappy videos in my opinion.

[@tristanalan2917]

I wish bands had more input on how their videos should look. I hate that they don't. It frustrates me in the same way that many brilliant authors don't get any say in how their book covers look.

[@joshesko8493]

It looks like Aaron is the chubby kid trying to be cool and Spencer is the "Cool" kid he's following, who's tired of his shit lmao.

[@tatejeffrey1091]

....well Aaron was underoath before spencer was...so. Yeah And their classic sound would have been NOTHING without Aaron. And Spencer brings his own bad ass uniqueness to ø as well; and wouldn’t be the same. That’s why Disambiguation wasn’t anywhere near as good as every record before that.

[@bmth2111]

People saying Aaron got fat, usually a lot of people’s metabolism slows down when they get older so they gain weight. Luckily mine is still going strong at 29 years old. 😁

[@scottkutschbach2937]

it would be "very normal" if they would just f'n play when the sun sleeps live...do it for dallas!

[@Cognitoman]

Scott Kutschbach word

[@natewiese1402]

One of my fave songs by underoath! That and giving up hurts the most.

[@austinspitler9177]

They hate the Dallas Taylor era. Hell even Spencer refers to "They're Only Chasing Safety" as their first album which is sad. And i did read in an interview with Aaron that he thinks Act of Depression, Cries of the Past and The Changing of Times are terrible albums. So they'll never play any of those songs.

[@kingderples6757]

What happened to these guys

[@glyde570]

I have mad respect for underoath, they have left somewhat of a legacy in music for example, they were the first to really popularize the mid 2000s screamo/post hardcore, one of the few bands to prove that just cause they are Christian doesn’t mean that they are just for Christians. They hit number 2 on billboard 200 which at the time for a screamo album was impressive. But most importantly, they have made great music for 20 years.

[@jgbecker24]

Loved their music growing up and like the new album....but man, Spencer seems like such a dbag. He acts like he's still a child the way he constantly interrupts and twitches around. I like a band for their music, but it would be awesome if they were cool dudes to. I'll take off my white wig now.

[@bryanbaez4412]

John Becker he’s a giant shit lord now.

[@GILFHUNTER187]

New album is such a bummer /: and Whats sad is they claim that this is the best album ever

[@golokid]

great intrerview!!

[@brandonh.6956]

Damn aaron got big

[@jeremy144713]

Brandon H RIGHT!

[@vanellopevonschweetz9791]

I hope they make another album ❤️

[@aquila813apologetics3]

Guys come on.. Let's criticize the art not the appearance of one of the artists. Come on the music is what counts and I'd agree the new record is poor, but as for insulting looks, we're above this!

[@ShallowDepression]

Nice to see they've grown up a bit and left that silly religious stuff behind them.

[@Angry_divorced_dad]

ShallowDepression your profile picture is some holy krishna shit lol

[@ShallowDepression]

Beefcake Punks I have no idea why, and why I haven't even changed it lol

[@xinthisdiaryx]

Don’t get neck tattoos if you don’t have a neck

[@Xolox-v7u]

Sam Verduzco fucking underrated

[@TheKittiesKilll]

I use to be in love with Aaron in high school. Pictures all over my math binder. He was mad cute back in the day. He really let himself go. Damn. I didn't know it was like that.

[@mattjamess6014]

He's almost 40

[@whoissolaris]

Tension division's 🔥

[@DarkSyntax]

Aaron looks like Gangrel from the WWF (attitude era)!!!!! For you youngsters.... That is a professional wrestling character from the 90s!!!! Your welcome 😁

[@michaelv8721]

I wonder how much that neck tat hurt

[@sentientcardboarddumpster7900]

You know what I mean?

[@canweagreen2734]

Aaron drunk 😭😂

[@TheHanfi93]

under oath? i always say underoath since years lol

[@stitchmaker2576]

I respect Underoath, and what's so funny too me is the cutting comments from self proclaimed Christian's. It makes me laugh that they are so blind that they don't even see their own ignorance. (Laughing so hard) Thanks for the laughs! Cheers

[@chuies1314]

This is oath of wackness the shit version of under oath featuring piglet and giraffe

[@randyhalfway]

ZECTOR TEAM5 Savage😂😂😂

[@Cognitoman]

Lol!

[@alexb6713]

Hahaha

[@Takianagi]

40 year old teenagers. 😓😂😂

[@blitzfactor9493]

Takianagi it's too bad it has to look that way to society, because so many people get stuck in "the box" by the time they hit 30. These guys are following their truth unlike other "grown ups"

[@Termie09]

For wearing t shirts? Or is it because they have tats? Or is it the sunglasses?

[@Takianagi]

I personally loved underoath growing up when I was 16 17 etc. Used to go to there shows play metal and dressed in the scene style. Now I'm 28 and I feel like I've grown up and they still seem to be exactly the same just old. It just looks weird to me now like they never grew up or something I don't know. 😂Just my opinion not worth anything.

[@melvinfz0301]

Agreed. And that's why I don't like the new album, another record target to teens at this ponit is ridicolous.

[@bergieoldschool]

it’s because they grew out of it before and they realise that they’ve hit their peak at that time , so they are trying to capitalize whats left of it , basically they are broke.

[@scifiaudious2]

I thought they were brothers-

[@bryandickson2037]

Aaron you gotta lay off the beer man. It’s kinda sad

[@safeharborpro]

The statement he makes shows where his heart is "You have to do what makes you happy, and do what you want". So pretty much living for the flesh and doing what the flesh wants not living for the spirit and the fact that Jesus is living within you. There is no denying self and what you want and doing what God wants you to do. This is a sad situation where a lot of quote un quote Christian bands are. They want the best of both worlds. They want success and to be popular and have been willing to make whatever compromise that takes to make that happen. Rather than making a stand for Jesus and just making music and if it popular or people want to listen to it who cares. If God really wants their music out there he will do the work. Trust in HIM.

[@xbm7931]

They're not Christian anymore. Some are, some aren't. But they have gone on record saying they are not a Christian band anymore and will break up again if they become one.

[@safeharborpro]

That is sad, very sad. Jesus is real and we need Him now more than ever before. I pray that their hearts change towards God. Who knows what kind of hurt and heartache they have gone through in their young lives. I know there is a lot of stress put on these bands Christian or not. It is a tough life. I pray that they do become Christian's again no amount of fame or selling CD's or money is worth losing your soul.

[@xbm7931]

+safeharborpro Something I fear is that they blame all their criticism on Christians. Even in this video you see their tone towards them. They need to understand, many non religious people hate the new album, just like many religious people like it. They paint these things so black and white.....have you watched any "Bad Christian" interviews? Are you familiar with them?

[@safeharborpro]

I am familiar with them and don't agree with their stance on things. I think they are guys excusing sin so that they can be "Relevant" or "Real" or whatever else you want to call it. If you are truly living with Jesus in you, you will not want to do the very things that he died to save you from. I am not saying you won't mess up and that you will be perfect but there should be some fruit in your life. Jesus himself said that he was the vine and we are the branches and whoever abides in him will bear much fruit. I have been hurt by Christian people the most in my life and it does not make me hate Christianity. It makes me realize that we are not finished yet and we all need to forgive and love each other more. As far as Underoath goes I only like certain songs of theirs anyway. Pretty much my favorite album of their was "They're Only Chasing Safety". After that I thought the music was OK but nothing great. So I agree with you that people in general are not really digging the new music.

[@xbm7931]

+safeharborpro Well if you get some time (or care enough to), they recently interviewed Underoath like a week ago, and its worth watching because well....it pretty much explains everything.

[@timpadleki8384]

....and Christianity went right out the window.

[@dillonu.4975]

Spencer lost his faith smh

[@levibranco]

Erase Me sucks

[@darrenthetuber743]

Lil Axel Rose

[@Resken13]

These dudes are classic sellouts. What a shame.

[@robrobbie4065]

Gonna be 40 and still trying to be 20.move on.

[@Termie09]

Musicians who have spent their entire lives as musicians that continue to be musicians.... I guess you expect them to just all wake up one day and become accountants?

[@robrobbie4065]

It's not like they need the money

[@blitzfactor9493]

mitchhup Exactly. The idea of being a "grown up" is to be vapid and full of ego, just because every other adult is doing the same thing as you

[@Firebeard_NV]

Rob Robbie Really? Have you heard interviews with Spencer, talking about how he went broke?

[@RobForg]

lol the girl kinda has a mullet XD

[@tracy7436]

"we did things the wrong way"? No. I'm pretty sure you did them right. It was awesome. this new stuff is....eh

[@keyboardwarrior2079]

Tracy Denner I think they’re just trying to make themselves feel better about the situation they’re in.

[@mariateresamadridcardona7652]

No. You are doing things the wrong way. This new attitude reminds me of the typical nerd in love with his best friend, when she prefers the bad guy with the motorcycle and the long hair, he goes and borrows a motorcycle, pretends to be cool and fails terribly.

[@davec.9894]

@@mariateresamadridcardona7652 no estoy de acuerdo con vos. El álbum que sacaron es feo por no decir que apesta. Ahora han cambiando incluso su actitud. Se ven tan arrogantes y odiosos, ahora se creen "chicos malos" porque dicen que ya no son cristianos y todo eso... Todo les ha cambiado y van de salida casi.