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Following an extensive audition process, Primus have officially chosen their new drummer. The musician taking over for Tim “Herb” Alexander will be John Hoffman. Les Claypool confirmed the news via social media: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Les Claypool (@lesclaypool)
Primus have revealed some of the artists that have been auditioning for their vacant drummer spot. Among them are: Rory Dolan (lespecial), Thomas Pridgen (Fever 333), Mike Stone, Stan Bicknell, Sam Groverman (Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio), Nikki Glaspie (The Nth Power, Snarky Puppy), John Hoffman, Gergo Borlai, and Thomas Lang (stOrk). You can see footage…
During his January 23 set at the Bass Magazine Awards in Santa Ana, CA, MonoNeon was joined onstage by Les Claypool (Primus). You can see footage of that below:
A number of rock/metal artists are among the numerous people suffering from the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. Spiritbox‘s Josh Gilbert and Primus’ Larry “Ler” LaLonde have both lost their homes amidst the blaze, while Rage Against The Machine‘s Brad Wilk, Converge’s Ben Koller, Anthrax’s Scott Ian, The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, Sepultura’s Derrick Green,…
On December 30, Primus took the stage at the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA for their first show since the recent departure of drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander. The concert found the band performing with their former drummer Bryan “Brain” Mantia. The set also included material and musicians from frontman Les Claypool’s side projects, The Holy…
Primus have shared another update on their new drummer search. However, it appears the band “have been plagued by a handful of pranksters” amid their hunt. Les Claypool said the following: “As we begin to wrap up the process of scouring the over 5,000 applications we’ve received and we begin to schedule the auditions for…
As previously reported, Primus recently launched open auditions to find a replacement for former drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander. Now, the band have checked in with an update, saying the search has been “very encouraging.” The band commented: “Hello again — All you potential percussionists out there. We have been swimming in these PRIMUS drummer submissions…
Tool have officially unveiled the daily lineups for their “Live In The Sand” festival. That event will take place at Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic on March 7-9. Here’s the lineup: March 7: Tool, Coheed And Cambria, and King’s X. March 8: Tool, Primus (feat. Danny Carey), Fishbone, and Moon Walker. March 9: Mastodon,…
Primus have launched open auditions to find a replacement for drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander, who recently exited the band. The group commented: “We are currently taking submissions from all points in the universe for the position of Primus drummer/percussionist. Seeking a well-mannered, affable individual with original sensibility and aesthetic, possessing a desire to open new…
Drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander has shared some more details regarding his departure from Primus. According to him, he left the band over “a deep need to prioritize [his] mental and physical health.” Alexander told Rolling Stone the following: “I’m dealing with all the aches and pains, but I’m doing things to strengthen my body and…
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