Pit Warning

Wesley Decker (host), Justin Davidson, Kyle Vaughn, Nate Rippey (producer)
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Monthly reviews of underground punk, metal and hardcore. Four friends who grew up catching and playing Bay Area shows curate a playlist of new music and then discuss each other's picks. Listen to the playlist and form your own opinion along with us!

  1. 2d ago

    Season 3 , Episode 8; Return of the Pit

    Monthly reviews of underground punk, metal and hardcore. Four friends who grew up catching and playing Bay Area shows curate a playlist of new music and then discuss each other's picks and pick a monthly winner. Listen to the playlist and form your own opinion along with us. Episode Playlist; Spirit Possession - Cathedral Speech, Static Abyss - Wall of Delusion, Nuits blanches - A L'Est, Raised Wrong - Revealed, Kaikkivaltias - Passio, Mind Affliction - Futureless, Ch'ahom - Cult of Xaman, Eliminators - Now I See Listen to the playlist here; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/pit-warning-season-3-episode-8/pl.u-6mo4jE3hBxv06G Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jbzkqxJktLAjI77LQgvMK?si=BSF3q_mJTF6fG2GNmqSdJQ Keywords black metal, atmospheric metal, music analysis, band discussion, album review, metal playlist, death metal, hardcore, album art, musical analysis, band discussion, Static Abyss, Nuits blanches, Raised Wrong, Kaikkivaltias, Mind Affliction, Spirit Possession, Ch'ahom, Eliminators Produced by Nate Rippey

  2. Aug 7

    Season 3 Episode 7; Chainmail

    Monthly reviews of underground punk, metal and hardcore. Four friends who grew up catching and playing Bay Area shows curate a playlist of new music and then discuss each other's picks and pick a monthly winner. Listen to the playlist and form your own opinion along with us! Episode Playlist; Grail Guard - Anxieties, Hot Load - Widowmaker, TOTALIS - Theory in Practice, Rahaty - Scorched Beneath the Solar Seal, Smirk - Going off to Die, Militarie Gun - World's Always Burning (feat. Mannequin P***y), Judiciary - Wall of Skulls, Jordso - White Magic Listen to the playlist here; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/pit-warning-season-3-episode-7/pl.u-PDb4W2guLj5zg9 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2fme5LD3T3hUsh4C21s4lC?si=1kG9zoBQQy27AlHI2nEObw Keywords hardcore, punk, black metal, war metal, music analysis, heavy music, musical evolution, lyrical themes, production techniques, production, genre, sound, musical techniques, prog rock, Grail Guard, Hot Load, TOTALIS, Rahaty, Smirk, Militarie Gun, Jordso, Judiciary Produced by Nate Rippey

  3. Jul 10

    Season 3 Episode 6; The Gathering

    Episode Playlist; Sunblind - Terminate, Prisonnier du Temps - La Liberte S'Obedient Par Le Sang, Repeat Offender - Death Contemplation, '82 Inferno - Unnatural Force, Speedslut - Whores of Speed, Torpor! - Polybolos, DIAT - Nausea (Live), Hulder - View From Nemeton Listen to playlist here; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/pit-warning-season-3-episode-6/pl.u-LdbqXDdux8BZze Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qD6SaVvdi2IFToNCoK3p1?si=fSlTOj9KQxuGDIVUdy37ng Keywords hardcore, punk, metal, music playlist, band analysis, music production, underground music, band dynamics, music scene, album review, live performance, heavy metal, band reviews, album discussion, music critique, Sunblind, Prisonnier du Temps, Repeat Offender, '82 Inferno, Speedslut, Torpor!, DIAT, Hulder Produced by Nate Rippey

  4. Jun 9

    Season 3 Episode 5; Death Soup

    Episode Playlist; Forced Order - My Will Never Dies, Snorlax - Into the Void, Cemetery Reign - Escape Survival, XCOMM - No Teeth, Eyes Of Salt - No Greater Truth, No Cure - Convulsing In The Dark, Barbaric Oath - Sword and Sorcerer, Silaera - Fall Into Cosmic Sleep Listen to playlist here Apple Music; https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/pit-warning-season-3-episode-5/pl.u-Ldbqzk4ugKPkP Spotify; https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BT3heI80DFIWvuX59UiZH?si=yb1zDDGnQHygDT-cBxMQgw Keywords; Metal, Heavy Metal, Death Metal, Black Metal, Hardcore, Music Discussion, Music Reviews, Music Recommendations, Forced Order, Snorlax, Cemetery Reign, XCOMM, Eyes Of Salt, No Cure, Barbaric Oath, Silaera Produced by Nate Rippey

  5. May 2

    Season 3 Episode 4; Ky's Wide Shut

    Episode Playlist; Fire Magic - Siege of Eternity, A Knife in the Dark - Under the Tarp, Division of Mind - H.I.D.E., Ceremony - Other Hells, Belexum - Master of Masks, Immolation - These Vengeful Winds, Stingray - Black Milk, Haywire 617 - HANG UP THE TELEPHONE Listen to playlist here; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/pit-warning-season-3-episode-4/pl.u-lrD6IjYXBY1 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vxqpjU2ZTilxoZahRwQMT?si=gTsLW2ynRk6USBxtc56eNw Keywords hardcore, punk, black metal, music playlist, band stories, music analysis, scene insights, Fire Magic, A Knife in the Dark, Division of Mind, Ceremony, Belexum, Immolation, Stingray, Haywire 617 Produced by Nate Rippey

  6. Mar 27

    Season 3, Episode 3; GOAT list?

    Episode Playlist; Eternal Champion- Friend of War, Exhumed - The Iron Graveyard, Stormkeep - Carnal Tapestries of Nailtorn Flesh, Bait - Renegado, Station Model Violence - Leisure, Terror - Still Suffer, The Massacred - Allegiance, Neurosis - Mirror Deep Listen first here; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/pit-warning-season-3-episode-3/pl.u-A4obu2R1NR0 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30QpCmCCEBlcDGyu0Yn7fh?si=hK2pyHNETo-KR2U-dir4oA Keywords Neurosis, Eternal Champion, Exhumed, Station Model Violence, Terror, Stormkeep, Bait, The Massacred, album review, heavy music, band stories, music analysis, playlist, metal artwork, music discussion, punk, black metal, hardcore, music review Produced by Nate Rippey

  7. Feb 21

    Season 3, Episode 2; No Half-Steppin'

    Episode Playlist; Hellripper - Hunderprest, Poison Ruin - Eidolon, GAZE - Fly Like a Fly, Rifle - Rifle, Crush Your Soul - Style Dominates, The Violent Youth - sledy, Lathe of Heaven - Matrix of Control, Killing Pace - War Machine Listen along here; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/pit-warning-season-3-episode-2/pl.u-leylNZLijbKzok Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CCFBOYomIGIugLpZ6XGac?si=UEqYAs_RRkytQK1gMIEvDw Keywords metal, punk, Hellripper, Poison Ruin, Gaze, Rifle, Crush Your Soul, The Violent Youth, Lathe of Heaven, Killing Pace, music analysis, album reviews, band history, songwriting, metal subgenres, hardcore, post-punk, music discussion, band insights, playlist, underground bands, music scene, album reviews Chapters 00:00 Video Game Adventures and Nostalgia 00:21 Podcast Introduction and Playlist Discussion 01:49 Hellripper's New Release and Song Review 10:30 Exploring New Music Releases 11:05 At The Gates and Mayhem: New Singles 11:10 Poison Ruin: A Unique Sound 13:08 The Aesthetic of Poison Ruin 15:02 Understanding Edelon: Meaning and Context 15:19 Personal Connections to Music 17:29 The Medieval Aesthetic in Punk Rock 19:22 Gaze: A Dive into Finnish Hardcore 21:44 Gaze's Unique Sound and Influences 23:34 Rifle: A London Punk Band 25:37 The Simplicity and Power of Rifle 27:36 Exploring Musical Influences 30:33 The Punk and Hardcore Connection 31:15 Emerging Bands and New Sounds 31:55 The Evolution of Hardcore 35:16 Diving into Eastern European Sounds 37:56 Post-Punk and New Wave Inspirations 40:51 The Impact of Live Performances 44:03 The Live Experience vs. Studio Sound 47:29 Label Dynamics and Branding in Music 50:44 Killing Pace: A Deep Dive into Their Sound 56:04 Pick of the Pod: The Final Selections 57:19 Panterestimate.3.wav Produced by Nate Rippey

  8. Jan 24

    Season 3, Episode 1; Vampire Era

    Listen to the playlist here; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/pit-warning-season-3-episode-1/pl.u-6mo411LiopLZL Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6g8zpcYTSO0ER2J5lHg1wd?si=fIVVTjYvRcKlnhHZElKWNg (Note; Cave Sermon not available on Spotify) New season, new format! We are "pitting" everyones song selections against each other to see whom is victorious. There can only be one. Cast your vote in the poll! Keywords Youth Avoiders, Tunnel Jumper, Desecrate, Lay Waste, Cave Sermon, Worm, Angel Dust, Laughing Corpse, hardcore, punk, grind, music review, music, metal, vampires, black metal, hardcore punk, album reviews, band discussions, music culture Takeaways The podcast introduces a new season and playlist. Youth Avoiders blend punk and hardcore with catchy melodies. Tunnel Jumper's music addresses themes of income inequality. Desecrate's sound is reminiscent of classic beatdown hardcore. Lay Waste's grind music is politically charged and impactful. Cave Sermon offers a unique post-metal experience. The hosts share their personal connections to the music. Discussion includes the evolution of hardcore and punk genres. The importance of lyrical content in hardcore music is emphasized. Listeners are encouraged to explore the featured bands. The humor in album art can lead to deeper discussions. The evolution of hardcore punk reflects broader cultural shifts. Personal connections to music can enhance the listening experience. The hosts appreciate the fantasy elements in metal. There is a growing acceptance of 'nerdy' themes in heavy music. Produced by Nate Rippey

    Season 3, Episode 1; Vampire Era
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Monthly reviews of underground punk, metal and hardcore. Four friends who grew up catching and playing Bay Area shows curate a playlist of new music and then discuss each other's picks. Listen to the playlist and form your own opinion along with us!

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  • Creator
    Wesley Decker (host), Justin Davidson, Kyle Vaughn, Nate Rippey (producer)
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Wesley Decker (host), Justin Davidson, Kyle Vaughn, Nate Rippey (producer)
  • Show Website
    Pit Warning