The Pit is a hard n’ heavy rock trio from Vancouver, combining no nonsense punk ferocity with some of the finest filthy metal guitar these boys can muster. With ripped originals showing off great originality and skill, The Pit is hitting the independent scene hard for 2012 and gearing up for a massive Hysteria Finals performance.
In the vein of killer classic bands like Kyuss, Black Sabbath and The Melvins, The Pit brings an energy that smacks all doubt square in the face. They've already hit the Supernova stage with a vengeance, including a win at Van Sessions 2.0, a return to The Blitmore; and with their recent HYSTERIA turn out they've got a stronger fan following than ever.
As the band prepares for the Vancouver HYSTERIA Finals http://www.supernova.com/events/13302 and an upcoming EP release, we grabbed an interview with the talent behind the music...
Scott Lubcynski (Scotty Lou, Lube, Lubee, Schmee): bass and vocals
So tell me, what got you where you stand as a band today?
Trevor and Tyler are twin brothers. They met Scott in 8th grade, when they all attended the same high school in Kelowna, BC. Trev and Scott jammed together in a band in their late high school years. It wasn’t until 2003, the year after graduating, that all 3 members formed their band.
The first song they wrote was called Song For The Pit, which was also the original band name before it was shortened to just “The Pit. They lived in Kelowna, gigging in the Okanagan and BC until they decided to move to Vancouver in Summer 2010 to pursue opportunities in music.
How would you describe your sound?
Dirty stoner punk metal. Low heavy, sometimes slow heavy. The sound is often dark and aggressive, but still catchy and groovy.
Nice description... So far, what is the most rewarding thing about being in a band?
Playing live and having people engaged in your music. The energy at live shows is what we live for!
What is your most BEST moment (so far) playing live?
It would probably be a Supernova Battle of the Bands show we played at The Cellar in March. It was memorable for a few reasons: it was our first big show in Van since we moved here from Kelowna, we brought out more people than we’ve ever had at a show, and we won! The energy and volume of the crowd was great, and it felt like everything came together for us that set.
Also, the prize was a free day at Vogville studio, the best studio we’ve been to. Josh Asseltine did our recording, and we got along with him really well. We have since recorded several songs with him there, and after one more day in the studio at the end of November we will be putting out a new CD called Real Boy times, should be ready for 2012! We’ve had really good times with those guys at the studio and they’ve done an awesome job. The whole experience that came from that Cellar night has been great for us.
What a cool story! How you end up on Supernova.com?
Heard about Supernova through other bands we played with. Supernova is good for new bands trying to play some venues that are hard to book otherwise.
That is true. What do you see as the biggest challenge for ‘new’ artists?
The biggest challenge is starting up. Getting exposure, promoting your band, and building following takes patience and time… to do it right.
And what is The Pit's motto for putting on a good show?
Drugs, booze, and real boy times… finding the right mix of these things is the key. Play every show like it’s your last.
Where is your favourite place to practice or play?
The band’s jam space is at Trevor and Tyler’s house in Burnaby, it’s a good place to practice comfortably and be creative. Favorite place to play is anywhere there is a solid crowd with good energy.
Is there any Artist you’d consider a ‘mentor’?
One of the first bands we ever played a show with was called Lost In The Sun. They are one of our favorite bands. We consider those guys mentors, they showed us that there were still real good bands around, and they played hard live. They also became good friends, and taught us about what to expect from promoters, other bands, and people in this industry. They broke up, but we keep in touch with a few of them. Ryan, the vocalist, went on to play some other bands that we’ve continued to play shows with. Now he’s in a band called Doc Holiday, they are badass!
Is there such a thing as ‘bad’ music?
Damn right there is. It’s subjective, but we would define it as anything unoriginal or when a band tries to sound like music that is popular on the radio. When you write to try to sound like the mainstream, it is usually bad music. Bands whose motives are to make money and appeal to as many people as possible usually play bad music.
Good music comes from bands that are original and not afraid to be creative, artists who play like themselves.
Well said. Anything else that new listeners should know?
Our live show is very high energy. We don’t take any nights off, it’s always a full energy show from start to finish. We mean what we play, and we don’t try to please everybody. We know who we are and we play music that is real to us. On occasion, we have been known to SMASH our gear at the end of a set.
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If this sounds like your kind of party, then be sure to catch The Pit at the HYSTERIA FINALS, Saturday January 21st at The Rio Theatre. They'll be competing live for over $50,000 in prizing, alongside some of the best music in Van city!
You can check out the band's profile and listen to AWESOME originals right now; if you like what you hear, be sure to leave a comment for the band or share The Pit's music to your Facebook or Twitter pages... every piece of fan support counts, and great music deserves to be shared!
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What is your most BEST moment (so far) playing live?
