Molasses Barge Noun. mə-‘la-səz ˈbärj
1. A 250 ft container barge used to transport molasses to its New York based distillery that was sunk in 1988 from opening its own ballast tanks.
2. A doomy, sludgy Innervenus Pittsburgh quintet originally formed in the summer of 2008 with the current line-up solidifying in early 2010.
Do you like an abysmal sound that reverberates in your core and fills you with a heavy, musical thickness that’s like hot oatmeal on a cold Pittsburgh morning? Well, then…It’s about time you take a musical ride on the Molasses Barge (definition #2, of course). Amy Bianco’s unique bass cadence rumbles through your guts all while standing out in your ear, holding it down, pulling you through. Meanwhile, Wayne Massey’s stormy percussion hits reverberate through the very core of your being. Then you have Ken Houser and Justin Gizzi’s back and forth complimentary gritty guitar styles that slice like fierce rusty swords in an epic battle. Infused within all of this vehement instrumentation is the powerful, commanding voice of front man Butch Balich. A mad prophet at his pulpit, delivering the verbal message in a powerful punch that pulls you in and makes at one with the music. Have a listen here www.reverbnation.com/molassesbarge or here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nigO5MK6x4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
and then come see them perform THIS SATURDAY at the Iron Atrocity Benefit.
The Iron Atrocity Project
As many of you may already know, this area of Innervenus has taken on its own energy and is quickly becoming a name directly associated with Pittsburgh Metal, The Pittsburgh Scene & Eyes to the Sky Films. It began with the first compilation disc, Iron Atrocity Volume One quickly followed by the Iron Atrocity Video Show series and has compilation Volume Two in the works. The Pittsburgh Metal Community is sponsoring the Iron Atrocity Benefit at Howlers on December 10th. This killer lineup features Molasses Barge, Torrential Bleeding, Tyrant & October. The proceeds will go directly to the Iron Atrocity project to assist with manufacturing/production costs. As always, the compilation is distributed free of charge via limited edition disc copies and download on Innervenus.org. There will be an Iron Atrocity Volume 2 release party in the Spring, so just keep that show in the back of your head with all that music theory and sludge. The video show is released in monthly segments; there are currently three episodes to view. Click this link and it will take you directly to the first episode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3h43CLLKiY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
The release of the Innervenus Newsletter will coincide with the Iron Atrocity Video Show releases, so after you get all caught up with episodes one through three, be sure to watch the NEW one that was just released TODAY!
Scene Happenings:
Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011
Iron Atrocity Benefit Show
Molasses Barge, Torrential Bleeding, Tyrant, October
Pittsburgh PA – Howler’s Coyote Café 4509 Liberty Ave (Bloomfield)
9pm 21+ $5 minimum donation
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
The Steel City Stream Society Midwinter’s Ball
The Bloody Seamen & The Bridge City Bombshells
Pittsburgh PA – Lava Lounge Carson St (South Side)
8pm 21+
Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011
Fist Fight in the Parking Lot, Gabba Gabba Hey, Get to the Chopper
Pittsburgh PA – Inn Termission Lounge
9pm 21+
Friday, Dec. 23, 2011
Black Christmas with Vitandus, Tyrant, Lythem, United by Hate,
Pittsburgh PA – Storms Restaurant and Lounge 4th Street (Dahntahn)
9pm All Ages FREE SHOW
Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011
Dangerous Curves Ahead Burlesque
Pittsburgh PA – The Rex Theater Carson St (South Side)
9pm 21+ $12
Happy Holidays, Thanks for reading and see you around town!
Heather M. Kilgore
heather@innervenus.org
Enforcer, Media, Booking & Tour Support
the Innervenus Music Collective
www.innervenus.org