The Crimson Curse were a five-piece hardcore band from San Diego, California that were active from approximately 1997 to 1999. They consisted of members that were active in a number of other major projects, most notably Justin Pearson (The Locust, Swing Kids, Some Girls, Holy Molar, and many, many more) and Jimmy LaValle (The Album Leaf, Swing Kids, The Locust, Guyver-One). The band was created in an attempt to steer punk and hardcore back into a less-serious but still impactful and unpredictable direction, which is accomplished via minute-long bursts of neck-snapping rhythms and Pearson's distinct charismatic howl. Their output was very minimal, with only one LP and one split being put out, which were compiled in 2001 by Pearson's label Three One G. There's a great bio and review on their website, along with an interview which you can read here and here. Enjoy.
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