Dive into the pit
Welcome to the Echoes From The Pit blog, a journey back to the heart of Ottawa's metal scene in the '80s and '90s. Get ready for exclusive snippets from the book, updates on the bands, and news about our live book release event. Join us as we celebrate the era that defined a generation!
Ottawa metal unearthed
Calling all metalheads and historians! Delve into untold stories and discover where those legendary Ottawa metal bands are today. Our blog is your backstage pass to the Echoes From The Pit book, offering insights and updates that will reignite your passion for metal.
Feel the vibe
Step into our relaxed and fun atmosphere, where the spirit of the '80s and '90s metal scene lives on. Experience the energy, the stories, and the music that shaped a generation in Ottawa. Get ready to rock!
Join the movement
Don't just read about it – be a part of it! Grab your copy of Echoes From The Pit, mark your calendar for our live book release event in Spring 2026, and spread the word on social media. Let's keep the echoes alive!
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A wonderful love letter to the Ottawa metal scene filled with great memories. Nice job, Murph!
Love the book and thank you Sean. A beautiful journey of what rock’n roll was all about in the Ottawa region circa the 80’s and 90’s. It brought back lots of memories !
SEAN , GREAT BOOK. THANK YOU SO MUCH. HISTORY AND FUN TIMES !
Just finished this book, loved it! It was great to learn about some of these local bands, some I saw live, some I never heard of but very glad Sean took the time to do this research of this amazing time in Ottawa. I read a chapter a day and tried to find some live stuff or music on youtube and on Spotify while reading about each band. A nice addition to my other books from Jim Hurcomb about Ottawa's music history :)
Being a band of the early-to-late 90s in Ottawa, we only occasionally heard of the legends that preceded us. Sean’s book is an illuminating and exhaustive deep dive into the scene and giants whose shoulders we stood on. It’s a necessary but really fun read whether you tried your hand at music in Ottawa or anywhere else. The struggles were real everywhere for this type of music. Bravo!
I am having such a trip down memory lane reading this book
Awesome read
Wow, what a ride!! Ottawa was so vibrant during the 80's & 90's with hard rock & metal. Sean has captured the era with such personal familiarity (both his & mine). The names , the bands, the venues , the stores all were captured with the same excitement & awe that I both participated in and attended . Even the few items I was unfamiliar with became clear the 6 degrees of separation. If I didn't know, I knew someone in who did. Great fun and easy read, Bravo Mr Murphy!!!
The book was a great insight into the history of ottawa metal with funny anecdotes. A great read. Smooth!