The Pit Therapy Podcast

The Pit Therapy
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Join Kyle and Trevor as they look at bands from the post-hardcore, hardcore, pop-punk, and metal scene. Having been friends for the last 20 years, this music has been a cornerstone to their friendship and they figured why not share their discussions with everybody! They go into the history of the band, state of the scene, and dive into their discography to reminisce and discuss the impact the band may have had.

  1. 1D AGO

    Band Interview: Contact (Richmond, VA)

    In this episode, we talk with Richmond, VA hardcore band, Contact. We get into how the band started, what they’re building, and the mindset behind it all. We also talk about them recently signing with Life Sentence Records and what that’s opened up for them. Make sure to go check out their latest EP, A Vanishing Silence, that dropped on March 30th. https://www.instagram.com/contacthardcore/

    1h 15m

  2. APR 19

    Local Bands: Contact and Clock Out

    On this episode we talk about Contact from Richmond Virginia, and Clock out from Worcester, Massachusetts. Contact just released a new EP on Life Sentence Records and it seriously is so good. Clock Out released their latest EP in 2025 and was one of our favorites as well. Both of these bands are super good and have different takes on hardcore. We are huge fans of them. https://www.instagram.com/clockoutma/ https://www.instagram.com/contacthardcore/

    1h 9m

  3. MAR 29

    Band Interview: Eyes of Salt (Denver Hardcore)

    On this episode we talk to the Colorado Hardcore Band, Eyes of Salt. We get into how Eyes of Salt came together, how they developed their style, and what went into writing their upcoming album. We also touch on the meaning behind some of their lyrics and the themes that run through their music. We also talk about the band’s decision to link up with WAR Records for their upcoming release, Collapse of the Infinite, including why they were a label they had their eyes on and how that came together. This band has something really special going on. They are making incredible music that is very relevant in todays world. https://www.instagram.com/eyesofsalthc/

    1h 7m

  4. MAR 17

    August Burns Red

    On this episode we talk about the metalcore band August Burns Red. We talk about how amazing their first three albums but how everything after that just felt repetitive. We talk about what their influences could have been and also how consistent they have been through the years. Albums like Messengers and Thrill Seeker were extremely important to both of us. They were definitely a gateway band for us and for many others to get in to Hardcore music. We are huge fans of them and it was fun to discuss their discography.

    1h 22m

  5. FEB 21

    Interview: Dan Gump (Excessive Force, Life Sentence Records)

    On this episode we were lucky enough to chat with Dan Gump from the California Straight Edge band, Excessive Force; and the record label, Life Sentence Records. We talked about his history in the scene. We asked him what it's like running a label today and how things have changed. We talked about the Salt Lake City Hardcore scene and a bunch more! It was a great time talking to him and make sure to follow all of the projects that he is involved with. https://www.instagram.com/excessiveforceofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/lifesentencerecordsofficial/

    1h 5m

  6. FEB 16

    Local Bands: Tarnish and Eyes of Salt

    On this episode we talk about the Sacramento pop punk band Tarnish and the Colorado melodic hardcore band Eyes of Salt. Both of these bands are incredible and were a ton of fun to listen to. Tarnish definitely brings the story so far sound but add another dynamic to it by being heavier. They've changed their sound a bit from when they started playing back in the early 2020s, but every change has brought great growth and skill. https://www.instagram.com/tarnish.ca/?hl=en Eyes of Salt are one of the only bands we've heard be able to make the Comeback Kid sound done right. They are fast, aggressive, and have incredible lyrics about the hard topics going on right now. This is a band that we need and they are absolutely crushing it. https://www.instagram.com/eyesofsalthc/?hl=en

    1h 6m

  7. FEB 9

    Band Interview: Outpost 31

    On this episode we talk to our buddies, Rob To Live (Will to Live, True Intentions, etc) and Chris (Die Young TX, Swivel) about the John Carpenter's The Thing inspired Thrash band, Outpost 31. It was so cool to see how much work went in to this concept album. It was created to be able to listen to it with the movie front to back in order. It pays a lot of homage to old Thrash and old Horror movies and we absolutely loved it! https://www.instagram.com/outpost31band/

    1h 12m

  8. FEB 2

    Band Interview: Backlash (Dylan and Gabe)

    On this episode we were lucky enough to chat with Gabe and Dylan from the Australian Metalcore band, Backlash. We talked about Aussie hardcore and what it's like being a band in a country so big and spread out. We talked about the influences that bands like Parkway Drive and I Killed the Prom Queen had on them. We also talked about how this band got started and what their plans are for this year. It's so cool that we would be fortunate enough to make friends with a band across the globe from us. It speaks to how cool this scene is and how small the scene can be as well. Everyone needs to check this band out, they are super cool guys and make incredible music. Check out their latest single "Forever Indebted" https://www.instagram.com/backlash.aus/?hl=en

    1h 14m
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Join Kyle and Trevor as they look at bands from the post-hardcore, hardcore, pop-punk, and metal scene. Having been friends for the last 20 years, this music has been a cornerstone to their friendship and they figured why not share their discussions with everybody! They go into the history of the band, state of the scene, and dive into their discography to reminisce and discuss the impact the band may have had.

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