Locust News and Photos

The Locusts of Contemporary Music

Thu, May 09 2013 11:37pm - Source: Stoney Roads

A user emailed this across and although we're trying to avoid anything too Daft Punk related this did resonate with us and paints a pretty stark scene of originality within today's dance/electronic world.

My Favorite Onstage Vomiting, by Holy Grail’s Eli Santana

Wed, May 08 2013 7:50pm - Source: Metal Sucks

in which (like the title doesn't give it away) metal luminaries will discuss some of their most beloved albums, performances, and experiences.

Robert Pollard, 'I Killed a Man Who Looks Like You'

Tue, May 07 2013 2:21pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Robert Pollard is back, and this time, the prolific Guided By Voices leader evokes the spirit of Western music on his less-than-straightforward-country album, Honey Locust Honky Tonk. On "I Killed a Man Who Looks Like You," Pollard shapes a somber tale of a ghost singing to himself in the mirror with shimmering, deliberate guitar strums and country's storytelling power. "

LISTEN: Zhou Quietus Mix

Thu, March 14 2013 11:42am - Source: The Quietus

Zhou, the duo of Amos Childs and Cris Ebdon, make music that's strongly situated within Bristol's dub-rooted, sub-heavy history.

Locust Tree

Thu, March 07 2013 10:58am - Source: XLR8R

Although Bristol's Young Echo collective counts leftfield artists like Vessel and Kahn among its ranks, their counterpart Zhou has so far presented a more traditional approach.

Israel On High Alert After 30 Million Locusts Descend Upon Egypt

Mon, March 04 2013 2:38pm - Source: WNEW

Israel is on high alert after tens of millions of locusts descend on neighboring Egypt.

Machine Down a Head

Mon, February 25 2013 6:51pm - Source: Metal Sucks

You can now add Machine Head to the list of bands down to a sole original member: bassist Adam Duce is no longer in the group.

Stereoboard's Apocalyptic Playlist - Listen Now (End Of The World Feature)

Thu, December 20 2012 7:07pm - Source: Stereoboard

December 21st 2012 has been a predicted doomsday for quite some time now, and as our pending apocalypse is just around the corner - i.e. it's tomorrow - it seems only appropriate to offer a soundtrack to such an event.

Robb Flynn of Machine Head Talks "Machine F**king Head Live" and More

Mon, November 26 2012 2:32pm - Source: ArtistDirect

"I love when a record tells a story," admits Machine Head singer and guitarist Robb Flynn.

The Locust: Molecular Genetics from the Gold Standard Labs

Fri, August 10 2012 5:17am - Source: Pitchfork Media

It's hard to imagine music less in tune with indie rock values (or just plain rock values) circa 2012 than whatever it is the Locust is doing on Molecular Genetics from the Gold Standard Labs , a collection of obscurities that packs 44 songs into almost as many caterwauling, grinding, ugly-ass minutes.

The Locust - Molecular Genetics from the Gold Standard Labs

Mon, August 06 2012 7:09am - Source: The Four Oh Five

You really wouldn't think that a band playing demented circus grindcore - while wearing full-body insect costumes - was destined for a long career.

No Regrets - 25 Years Of The Butthole Surfers' Locust Abortion Technician

Mon, March 12 2012 8:10am - Source: The Quietus

In 1987, when the Butthole Surfers were at their crazed, creative crest, the UK music scene was in a prissy state of uncertain transition.

Song of the Day: Reykjavík! – Hellbound Heart

Mon, March 05 2012 2:24pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription.

Justin Pearson // The 405 Interview

Fri, December 09 2011 9:21am - Source: The Four Oh Five

The Locust, Some Girls, Holy Molar, Swing Kids, Head Wound City...these are just a few of the bands that Justin Pearson has been affiliated with over his musical career, which began at age 15 with his first outfit Struggle.

Taking Stock: Rob Flynn Of Machine Head Interviewed

Wed, November 23 2011 9:40am - Source: The Quietus

"I do my thing and you do yours. I am not in this world to live up to your expectations, and you are not in this world to live up to mine. You are you and I am I, and if by chance we find each other, then it is beautiful. If not, it can't be helped."

FUN FUN FUN FEST: THE CRUSTCAKE APPROVED NON-METAL PREVIEW

Wed, November 02 2011 1:38pm - Source: crustcake

Fun Fun Fun Fest is returning to Austin this weekend and seeing as how they've stacked the deck with one of the greatest metal and hardcore line-ups of any fest this year, Crustcake just had to make an appearance, with both journalistic and celebratory intentions.