Primus doesn’t have a new album to promote. Nor is the iconic, eclectic San Francisco rock band overtly paying tribute to one of its many influences as the group tours this summer. But that’s fine ...

Dating back to the 1980s, Primus gained a faithful fanbase as the band released hit songs like “American Life”, “Follow the Fool”, and “The Seven.” Looking at the band’s discography, Primus produced ...

It’s an admirable goal in music to be true to yourself, and Primus has consistently done that over a nearly four-decade run. The band’s sound is difficult to characterize but easy to recognize. Formed ...

Earlier in 2024, alternative metal outfit Primus announced an open casting call for a new drummer. It was a bittersweet deal, sadly. Longtime drummer Tim Alexander had left the band quite suddenly.

Primus drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander has left the band. The band shared the news in a statement on social media, saying they’d received an email from him saying he’d “lost his passion for playing.” “As ...

After Primus went on hiatus at the turn of the century, lead singer and driving force Les Claypool said that the years that followed were some of the “most prolific, creative periods” of his life. “I ...

It’s common for recording artists, especially legacy acts, to deliver classic albums in their entirety. The Eagles are on tour performing “Hotel California” front to back. Slayer played every second ...

Bay Area rock band Primus is holding open auditions for a new drummer. The band said it was accepting applicants after its drummer abruptly quit last month. The band was formed in El Sobrante 40 years ...

For Primus, this “A Tribute to Kings” tour is about paying homage to their heroes - the legendary Hall-of-Fame-inducted band Rush. No one in their right mind would try to perform a Rush album in its ...