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Locust Sympathizer

Noise-industrial, composed with washtub bass, effects pedals, and drums. Additional elements include banjo, field recordings, and vocals. Harsh and minimal, a

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Picture for song 'Live at Infringement Festival Preview 7-12-2006' by artist 'Locust Sympathizer'

Live at Infringement Festival Preview 7-12-2006 Live at Infringement Festival Preview 7-12-2006

Extremely minimal, lo-fi set recorded to minidisc at the Infringement Festival Preview in Buffalo, NY, 7/12/2006. Only two pedals and a little amp.

Noise

Picture for song 'Beatbox' by artist 'Locust Sympathizer'

Beatbox Beatbox

Boom bap.

Noise

Picture for song 'Bathsheba IX: The Sword Will Not Leave Your House' by artist 'Locust Sympathizer'

Bathsheba IX: The Sword Will Not Leave Your House Bathsheba IX: The Sword Will Not Leave Your House

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Picture for song 'Bathsheba VIII: Shiver' by artist 'Locust Sympathizer'

Bathsheba VIII: Shiver Bathsheba VIII: Shiver

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Picture for song 'Bathsheba VI: The First Taste of Blood and the...' by artist 'Locust Sympathizer'

Bathsheba VI: The First Taste of Blood and the... Bathsheba VI: The First Taste of Blood and the...

First Taste of Blood and the Fish Gather

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Textural rhythmic noise with minimal instrumentation. Washtub bass, electronics and drums.
Band/artist history
Started in 2004 when Chris moved back to Rochester. Benjamin moved to Buffalo in May 2005, attending graduate school. Interested in collaborating with Buffalo-area noise (and folk) musicians.
Your musical influences
K2, Knurl, Aube, Lockweld, Prurient, Coil, Azure Skies, Caroliner, Einstuerzende Neubauten, Brighter Death Now, Merzbow, Masonna, Pengo, Sheet, Godflesh, The Residents, Wilt, Tom Waits, Neurosis, 16 Horsepower, Memphis Jug Band, John Zorn, Sun Ra, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Albert Ayler, Dave Holland, Lustmord, Horse Head, Grey Wolves, Hair Police, Hum of the Druid, Moth Masque, Pedestrian Deposit, Oscillating Innards, Xome, Stimbox, Emil Beaulieu, Nihilist Spasm Band.
What equipment do you use?
Benjamin: Washtub bass (electric, with pedals), open-backed banjo, field recordings. Chris: Drumset, metal percussion, trombone.
Anything else?
New Release. IR017: Various Artists - Microphone Compilation CDR A myriad of compositions ranging from all-out harsh noise/power electronics to minimal ambient textures from: 101!, Anatole Stretch, Bob Bellerue/Half Normal, Bobby Vomit, Directbrainstimulation, Ex-Jesus, Klowd, Lap Dancer, Locust Sympathizer, Lume, Moribund, nkondi, Noveller, Other People's Children, Realicide, Reverse Titanium, Riverbed Mausoleum, Sickness, Simon & Simon, Wilderness. All tracks utilize microphones or microphonic instruments. No edits/cut 'n paste shit. Running time: 76:02 stamped CDR packaged in jewel case w/blue inserts/traycard. edition of 100. $7 ppd US ; canada/world add $1 to order: paypal address: oscillatinginnards@hotmail.com money order/checks accepted - please email for instructions: Iatrogenesis@yahoo.com
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