Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Primus has found a new drummer. About four months after the abrupt departure of longtime percussionist Tim “Herb” Alexander, the ...

The future Primus, from John Hoffman's audition process. L-R: Let Lalonde, John Hoffman, Les Claypool. (Credit: Cage Claypool) This time, the band went outside their circle to replace Alexander. As ...

"You know, this is the third time that Tim Alexander left the band over the years, and we've always had somebody in the wings." "You know, this is the third time that Tim Alexander left the band over ...

After months of searching, Primus have officially unveiled their new drummer. John Hoffman emerged victorious and will join bassist/vocalist Les Claypool and guitarist Larry “Ler” LaLonde as the ...

In October, Tim “Herb” Alexander abruptly quit Primus, saying he “lost his passion for playing.” He did a lengthy interview elaborating what happened, and then the band held auditions for a new ...

Fans of the iconic indie band, Primus, were shocked last year after longtime drummer, Tim “Herb” Alexander, abruptly left the band. Now the band is proud to announce that they’ve at long last found a ...

Having chosen a new drummer, John Hoffman, following the departure of Tim “Herb” Alexander in October, Primus have announced a summer tour. Their “Onward & Upward Tour” runs through July and August in ...

This time, the band went outside their circle to replace Alexander. As Claypool recalls, laughing, “Well, [Alexander quitting] kind of came from out of the blue, so we weren’t prepared for any of this ...