Primus rang in New Year's in Oakland, CA, where the band dipped into one of Les Claypool's myriad other projects with an Oysterhead debut.

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 ...

Primus brought their Onward and Upward tour, with special guest MonoNeon, to the Arizona Financial Theatre on Friday, August 1. The tour’s title may refer to the departure of longtime drummer Tim ...

Primus brought the Onward & Upward Tour 2025 to Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix on Aug. 1. The tour introduces new Primus drummer John Hoffman, replacing Tim Alexander. The setlist included ...

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 ...