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The Locust

The Locust is an experimental noise-punk band that emerged from the arid landscape of San Diego, California, in the early 1990s. Renowned for their chaotic soundscapes and unorthodox song structures, the band concocts a jarring cocktail of punk, grindcore, and avant-garde electronics. With a lineup featuring Justin Pearson on bass and vocals, Bobby Bray on guitar and vocals, Joey Karam on keyboard and vocals, and Gabe Serbian on drums, The Locust has honed an aesthetic that is both visually and sonically provocative. Their performances are marked by the members donning matching uniforms often resembling insect exoskeletons, which complements their fierce, dystopian sound.

Over their career, The Locust has garnered a reputation for their unapologetic approach to music and visuals, taking listeners on a blistering journey through a relentless barrage of noise. Initially associated with the powerviolence movement, they've transcended genre limitations to embrace a broader spectrum of experimental sounds. Albums such as "Plague Soundscapes" and "New Erections" display the band's relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries, characterized by high-intensity riffs, eye-wateringly fast tempos, and a level of aggression that could strip paint from walls. Their most recent releases, including "Molecular Genetics From The Gold Standard Labs," showcase a relentless dedication to their craft, while continuously evolving and influencing the underground music scene with their blistering sonic assaults and uncompromising ethos.

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