From 1999-2006, along with college friend, drummer Adam Letourneau, Massi would go on to write and record songs for the project.
[2] In March 2009, Baliset's first album entitled A Time for Rust, was released digitally, and a few months later on CD, to generally favorable reviews.
[3] The album contained 8 songs, all of which were written and recorded between 2003-8 by Massi and Letourneau, with the assistance of several guest musicians, including fellow Kayo Dot alumnus Forbes Graham.
[4] The album artwork was provided by Eliran Kantor, known for his work for metal bands such as Testament and Aghora.
In October 2009, it was announced that Lauren Flaherty, who performed guest vocals on A Time for Rust, joined Baliset as the official lead singer.