Noise/grind band The Locust recently suffered a robbery during a show in St. Louis. After performing on November 25, they returned to their tour van to find it broken into and a significant amount of their personal belongings missing.
The band’s stolen possessions included three computers, money, phone charges, passports, iPods, clothes, and other expensive items. Several of the valuables were crucial to the members’ financial means and professional resources.
The Locust’s singer/bassist, Justin Pearson, has set up a relief fund through his record label Three One G. Fans are encouraged to donate via PayPal or make checks out to the Locust donation and send them to Three One G.
The Locust, known for their frequent use of synthesizers, warped sound, and dissonant riffs, complete their persona in live performances with full-body nylon suits that include bug-like mesh eyes.
The Locust’s last two full-lengths, New Erections (2007) and Plague Soundscapes (2003), were relased on Epitaph’s sister label ANTI-. Ipecac released an EP in 2005, and the band’s remaining catalog was released through Three One G and Gold Standard Laboratories.
The band has been on tour over the last few months in support of New Erections, concluding the excursion on December 5 in their hometown of San Diego, California.
Relief Fund: www.threeoneg.com/releif
The Locust: www.thelocust.com
ANTI-: www.anti.com