Gabe Serbian
BornMay 1, 1977
DiedApril 30, 2022(2022-04-30) (aged 44)
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)
  • Drums
  • vocals
  • guitar

Gabriel Serbian (May 1, 1977 – April 30, 2022[1]) was an American drummer, guitarist and vocalist, most famous for his work in The Locust, Cattle Decapitation, Holy Molar and Zu. He was also a member of Head Wound City, a hardcore/punk rock supergroup.[2]

He performed with Alec Empire, Nic Endo, Charlie Clouser, and Merzbow,[3] and drummed for Otto von Schirach on a European tour and also when von Schirach played/toured with The Locust.

Serbian was praised by Dave Lombardo of Slayer, who said that "There's a band called The Locust. Their drummer is named Gabe Serbian, and their music hits me now like D.R.I. hit me in the early '80s".[4]

Serbian died on April 30, 2022, the day before his 45th birthday.[5][6]

References

  1. Bloom, Madison (May 1, 2022). "Gabe Serbian, Drummer for San Diego Noise Punks the Locust, Dies at 44". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  2. Gabe Serbian
  3. "Alec Empire Interview: "People Are Organized But Political Music Is Not Really Being Made", Indymedia Ireland, December 28, 2006 Access date: July 25, 2008.
  4. "Mark of the Beat," Revolver: The Book of Slayer Special, November 2009, p. 54.
  5. RIP Locust innovator Gabe Serbian
  6. "The Locust drummer Gabe Serbian has died, aged 44". NME. May 2, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022.


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