Uploaded December 2013 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Although this was supposed to be a (official and studio) bootleg, in my opinion it's better than what landed on a full Jackass album a few years later. The mix on this one is supposed to be a rough cut but I seriously think it's pretty good. There is also another version of this "bootleg" made in 2005 with 11 songs and some redubbing and a remix. Whatever, this humble release was a surprise to me as I didn't know Hank (other than his Superjoint Ritual connection) and this thing really kicked my ass.

I've enclosed the original note that came with this release and a note from tvcasualty.com

Hank Williams III - Assjack Demo Bootleg III

We recorded and mixed this Sept 1st through the 4th. This is only 8 of 11 songs we were able to put on tape cause we ran out of time. And these mixes are not final they are just a skeleton until we get it to the guy we want to mix it. So this is just more a demo available than the real completed project but it's damn close.
Compared to the other Assjack cd's this one is more metal soundin for sure, and this is the 1st bootleg that we've been able to record in the studio instead of making bootlegs from DAT tapes. SO that's bout it this is the Demo Bootleg III...The Official Bootleg III will have 11 songs and lyrics and like I said it will be mixed again and hopefully will sound better when the project is officially done...thanks III & Assjack
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timestamps thanks to SteveSOD

Tennessee Driver 0:00
Gravel Pit 2:51
Wasting Away 7:04
Cutthroat 9:24
What Ya Live For 11:19
Gotta Buy Paw A Truck 16:10
Choking Gesture 18:23
No Regrets 22:17
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From tvcasualty.com/hank3/discog_breleases.html

Bootleg 3 Demo was released as a way of satisfying the fans awaiting the newest Assjack material. The disc contained a rough mix of 8 tracks from the expected 11 total tracks to be included on the official release. The material was recorded over the period of September 1st to the 4th by III and Joe Fazzio, with JoeBuck on backup vocals. It was first available for purchase at the 9/9/2002 show in Tuscaloosa, AL for 10 dollars. Each disc is hand numbered and signed by Hank III, contains a folded insert detailing the story behind the disc and outlining the tracklisting. The disc was still in production and available for purchase on the official Hank III website up until the release of the full release in 2005. Some variations of the disc are known to exist: Some inserts are black & white, while most are full color. Perhaps the most unique variation of this disc is a sole copy with a tray insert in a full-size jewel case featuring an image of Lonny, the banjo-picking boy from the movie Deliverance.