The Locust

We’re proud to present The Locust “Apocalypse Post Party Hat” for your consumption!

You’re probably already aware of the Locust’s Devo meets unholy WTF noise punk. This San Diego gang of freaks has been one of our favorites since we first heard their 1998 full length debut. Our first introduction (personally) to The Locust came in the early 2000s as we were commissioned to film several music festivals with them on the bill. After working with Justin Pearson on a shirt for his Three One G label; I mentioned that we would love to work on a shirt for The Locust. We just needed to find an artist that all 4 “opinionated old men” could agree on and come up with something everyone loved. I immediately thought of Thomas “Haze Xxl” Hazelmyer.

In 1986 Thomas founded Amphetamine Reptile Records; a label that all but defined 90s underground noise rock and became a model that many bands, labels, and artists still aspire to. Thomas’s linocut prints caught my eye a few years ago when he started releasing uber-limited Melvins releases featuring his hand printed work. As it turns out, The Locust were also fans. Thomas nailed this one on his first try (no pre-approved sketches or anything). -Charles Cardello/ Bifocal Media

Limited to 50 Richardson 112 caps with embroidered patches.