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 Gabe Serbian (The Locust) Passes Away

Posted by Aaron H on May 2, 2022

Gabe Serbian (The Locust) Passes Away
Photo Credit: Press

Gabe Serbian, the drummer for San Diego's noise-punk act, The Locust, passes away at 44.

It’s with heavy hearts that we have to share the passing of Gabe Serbian on April 30th, 2022. This world will miss Gabe as a friend, family member, musician, and artist. He will continue to live on in so many ways and through everyone he has connected with during his time with us. 

There is a memorial fund set up with all donations going towards the Serbian family: Gabe Serbian Memorial Fund

Take a moment to appreciate Serbian's work with this live Locust set from Live Life No Rules Productions:

Gabe Serbian (The Locust) Passes Away
Photo Credit: Press

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