"Smashy cymbals and fast metal riffs don't impress as much as dynamics, finesse, originality, and POCKET. Be musical, not athletic." "Hello again — All you potential percussionists out there. We have ...

The post Primus Hold Open Call for New Drummer appeared first on Consequence. Primus are looking for a new drummer following the abrupt departure of Tim “Herb” Alexander from the band, and they’re ...

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 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – John Hoffman has been receiving a whirlwind of good news lately. Earlier this year, the Shreveport drummer emerged victorious, beating out thousands in the national ...

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 has found a new drummer. About four months after the abrupt departure of longtime percussionist Tim "Herb" Alexander, the veteran band revealed their new timekeeper following a global open call ...

Primus is back with another episode of their Interstellar Drum Derby YouTube series. In this episode, the band deep-dives into the long process of finding a new drummer. This time around, the show ...

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 ...

In late October of 2024, Primus and their fans were shocked when longtime drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander abruptly announced that he was leaving the trio. Primus—which also features ubiquitous ...