Chris Locke Tickets

Meet Chris Locke, the guitarist driving the modern resurgence of Under Blackened Skies (UBS). Reformed in 2023 in Birmingham, UK, UBS blends aggressive metal with influences spanning Metallica, Queen, Def Leppard, KoRn, Living Colour, Rage Against the Machine, and Faith No More. Chris brings blistering riffs and a metal-fused versatility that helps define UBS’s current sound. This page covers his biography, UBS discography with Chris in the lineup, and upcoming live appearances in 2025. If you’re looking to secure tickets to UBS’s shows, we’ve got you.

Chris Locke’s journey with UBS is marked by a return to form after a 2013–2023 hiatus, with the 2023 reunion setting the stage for a renewed era. UBS has a storied history, including a performance at Bloodstock in 2010, and today they’re building on that legacy with fresh releases like Hollow Tyrant and Part Together (Re-recording) both released in 2024, followed by new material and live shows. For fans of heavy, groove-laden metal rooted in classic influences, Chris Locke and Under Blackened Skies deliver a powerful live experience. Follow UBS on Bandcamp for music, and connect through their official social channels for tour updates and venues across the UK, including a confirmed 2025 show at The Castle & Falcon in Birmingham.