Morass of Molasses – Live at the Deco, Southsea
The Deco in Southsea normally only hosts live music during the likes of the local Icebreaker Festival, so here’s hoping gigs like Morass of Molasses will become a more regular occurrence. As not only is the Deco a dedicated pub for metallers and therefore naturally attracts a more alternative crowd, it actually makes for a great live venue.
So with 3 bands on a Thursday night and free entry, it’d have been rude not to venture out for a not-so-quiet pint.
Body Crisis – Live at the Deco
Body Crisis and Grim Ravine
Despite making their live debut, Southsea hardcore fans would already be away about two-piece Body Crisis. As the pair have performed on the circuit regularly with the likes of Senator and the Divorcee.
However, this time around Myles takes to vocals (as well as guitar) while Greg pounds the drum kit. You wouldn’t know the duo we’re out of practice playing live. Body Crisis went and powered through a set that would suit fans of old-school bands such as Carcass and Nailbomb. Definitely worth checking out.
As for Grim Ravine, I would say they brought the energy down, but chances are that was their intention all along. The slow churning basslines and black metal screams, it made my pint of Guinness turn an even darker shade of black.
I’m pretty sure Grim Ravine have also lost their original vocalist since I last saw them too, or maybe he was sacrificed in some sort of satanic ritual. Although, visually it wouldn’t have made any difference. As a shroud of green lights covered the stage as if it were Motorhead playing “Orgasmatron”… yet this wasn’t loud rock n roll, but pure nasty doom.
Morass of Molasses
Morass of Molasses
On tour from Reading, Morass of Molasses are always a pleasure to see play out. Fronted by the beard and flares of Bones Huse, there’s a clear 70s influence from the off.
Think big Black Sabbath riffs and you’ll already half-know what to expect. Yet, along with the laid-back Phil Williams on 2nd guitar (and Raj Puni on drums), Bones stomps around the stage like a friendly big foot, churning out those licks with the best of them.
There’s a softer side though that’s led by the question “Does anyone here like blues?” and with that, the smooth sound on Williams long guitar solo was a nice contrast to the fuzziness.
Yet, it was soon back to the rockier stuff and it was clear this is what Morass of Molasses fans are really about. With the last distorted chord blasting through the backline of Orange amplifiers, the Deco must be pleased with how the night went… and even if they charge next time – it will be worth every penny.
