This compilation features 21 bands, all of whom have played in Whidbey Island, Washington. A small island community best known for the infamous Barefoot Bandit. Included are 23 Washington State bands, 3 Idaho bands, The Cryptics from New Hampshire, and the internationally known DEMERIT from China. The scene in Whidbey Island is electric, despite small in size.
Tales from the Pit - Vol. 3 12" LP
1. Alcojuana - "Dumpster Drowning"
2. The Assassinators - "Keep 'em Guessing/Fleeting Heart Americans"
3. Potbelly - "Jaimeethe Cock Blocking Lesbian"
4. Chump Change - "Waiting Room"
5. Demerit - "Fight Your Apathy"
6. Coven - "Mow 'em Down"
7. The Jerkwadz - "Already Owned"
8. Porn Stars Of Horror - "The Bride Of Frankenstein"
9. Embrace The Kill - "WW3"
10. Anticulture - "Devided"
11. Wilt Chamberlin's Baby - "Working Class Oi Girl"
12. Shakin Michael J - "Hobo Pimp On 105th"
13. The Dehumanizers - "God Men Of The Future"
14. Rich And Rare Rebels - "Rich And Rare"
15. Force 50 - "Wasted"
16. Demoni - "Teeth"
17. Gutter Gourmet - "Smell That"
18. The Uninvited - "In The Morning"
19. The Cryptics - "Department Store Job"
20. The Skexies - "The Innocent"
21. 13 Scars - "13 Scars"
Tales From the Pit – Vol. 3 stands as a bruising testament to the raw ferocity and underground vigor of pit-centric punk and hardcore. As the third chapter in a cult-favorite, five‑volume series, this installment tightens the sonic vice with a carefully curated selection of bands. Many of which are hailing from the Pacific Northwest’s fertile underground punk scene.
The compilation unearths tracks that crackle with unsanitized energy and a primal drive that only comes from the center of the pit. Released in 2013, this edition came into the world in a strictly limited run of just 500 vinyl copies, making it not just a powerful listen but a collector’s trophy in its own right.
From the very first chord, Vol. 3 immerses you in a world where speed, aggression, and sheer intensity are the currency. The bands bring a feral authenticity: uncompromising riffs, pounding rhythms, and vocals that cut with spitfire clarity. Each cut propels the next with unrelenting momentum, conjuring the fractured joy and brutal euphoria of a live pit in motion. There’s a tactile danger to every track, a sense of being carried on a wave of sweat and chaos. If Volumes I and II laid the groundwork, Vol. 3 expands on it, reinforcing what fans already know: this isn’t about polish, it’s about pulse, and about preserving the visceral heart of punk. For aficionados of the genre, its scarcity and authenticity make it as essential as the music itself. Whether you're drawn to the unfiltered power of underground punk or searching for that rare, visceral gem that captures the heat of the moment, Tales From the Pit – Vol. 3 delivers with brutal sincerity, collected reverence, and unapologetic grit.
