Hell's Pit

Following the release of 2002 The Wraith: Shangri-La, group member Violent J admitted that he was considering not completing the production of ''Hell's Pit. He is quoted as describing Shangri-La'' as "the end of the road. It's the end of the Joker's Cards. After this I could do anything I want, for the rest of my life. The positivity was so unbelievable". ==Music==

Production Preceding the release of ''Hell's Pit'', Violent J stated the album's sound was intended as a throwback to the minimalistic sound of Carnival of Carnage, particularly its darker second half. He also stated that it would contain less rock elements and singing, and that it would not feature guest appearances. Lyrical themes ''Hell's Pit'' is the second part of the sixth Joker's Card, The Wraith, written with the opposite intent of its counterpart, Shangri-La, ''Hell's Pit'' is intended to illustrate the horrors of hell itself. Many of the songs feature Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope fictitiously dying, to be sent to Hell, depicted in the album as a place void of all hope and peace, where those who do not atone for their sins and follow the ways of Shangri-La will presumably be sent upon their death. Violent J described the album as "Horror tale after Horror tale, mixed in with songs that describe hell" ==Release==

Two versions of the album were released, each containing a different DVD. One release featured a live concert and a twelve-minute music video for the song "Real Underground Baby", and another featured a short 3D film for the song "Bowling Balls", shot in high-definition video. ==Critical reception==

Of the album's conclusion to the Dark Carnival storyline, AllMusic's David Jeffries wrote that "Insane Clown Posse sound tired of the concept, only getting inspired when they've moved on from it". ==Track listing==

• Joseph "Violent J" Bruce – lyrics, vocals, producer, engineering (tracks: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12–17), mixing & editing (track 17), concept • Joseph "Shaggy 2 Dope" Utsler – lyrics, vocals, producer, scratches & mixing (track 17), concept • Rich "Legz Diamond" Murrell – additional lyrics (track 2) • Michelle Rapp – additional vocals (track 15) • Michael J. "Mike P." Puwal – engineering (tracks: 2, 5, 6, 8, 11–13), mixing (tracks: 2, 3, 5–8, 10–17) • Fritz "The Cat" Van Kosky – engineering & mixing (tracks: 3, 5, 17) • Esham Smith – engineering & mixing (tracks: 7, 10, 14–17) "Bowling Balls" samples "Security of the First World" by Public Enemy ==Charts==

'''''Hell's Cellar''' an extended play by American hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse. It was released on July 19, 2018 at the Gathering of the Juggalos festival via Psychopathic Records. It is composed of nine outtakes from The Wraith: Hell's Pit'' and has no verses from Shaggy 2 Dope. During ICP's seminar, they announced that they found 13 songs all together, but decided to release nine then and the rest on the 20th anniversary edition. ==References==