UTOPIA + Under + Bloodmores

Born out of a collective desire to transcend conventional boundaries, Utopia represents the pinnacle of virtuosity, innovation, and sonic exploration. Formed by John Bailey (guitar) in 2021 he was quickly joined by Chris Reese (Corrupt Moral Altar) & Arran McSporran (Vipassi, Virvum). The first album Stalker featured Billy Rymer (DEP) and Baard Kolstad (Leprous) on drums and they are now settled with a touring band featuring Jay Walsh (Earthtone 9) on drums and Jimmy Wilson on 2nd guitar. 

Reviews of latest UTOPIA album 'Shame':

"there are no punches pulled on this ten track headache-inducing nightmare descent into the psyche...Even in the loose boundaries of genres and subgenres, they exist as an idea turned up to 11, maybe even 12." - The Sleeping Shaman

"What Utopia have managed to create is truly incredible and something that certainly is not for the masses but those who are into their minds being torn wide open will lap this up...For those that fancy a bit of a testing ride and aren’t quite sure whether they can handle it or it’s their kind of thing, there’s only one way to find out – strap in, get that helmet on and enjoy this mindfuck of a ride." - 9/10 Rock n Load Mag