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 ...

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 ...

Six bands are spread across two concert announcements, including a trio of Les Claypool groups and Spin Doctors.

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.

Longtime drummer of the band Primus, Tim “Herb” Alexander, has abruptly quit the band. The rock band released a statement Tuesday detailing Alexander’s shocking departure that was announced to the ...

Primus returned to the live stage for the first time since parting ways with longtime drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander, turning up at the Fox Theatre in Oakland, Calif., for the onset of their two-night ...

After Primus busted out “Harold of the Rocks” and “Groundhog’s Day” to open its set at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, frontman Les Claypool took a moment to address the packed crowd. “So much shit has ...

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 ...

In a situation that can really only be described as unique, Primus’ Tim “Herb” Alexander left the band by email. The band’s social media post reveals the drummer emailed them on Oct. 17 “expressing ...

Primus drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander said he left the band late last month for the sake of his health and his family. “Over the past months, I’ve been in a place of deep healing and intensive mental ...

Popular rock band Primus is one member short after the band’s drummer suddenly quit the group through email. Tim “Herb” Alexander sent an email to Primus on Oct. 17 stating that he would be quitting ...

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 ...