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Pit Warning

Pit Warning

By: 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!Wesley Decker (host), Justin Davidson, Kyle Vaughn, Nate Rippey (producer) Music
Episodes
  • Season 3, Episode 3; GOAT list?
    Mar 27 2026

    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





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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Season 3, Episode 2; No Half-Steppin'
    Feb 21 2026

    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



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    58 mins
  • Season 3, Episode 1; Vampire Era
    Jan 24 2026

    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





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    56 mins
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