Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The future Primus, from John Hoffman's audition process. L-R: Let Lalonde, John Hoffman, Les Claypool. (Credit: Cage Claypool) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s a reason the members of Primus have adopted “Pure Imagination” as their own, not only covering the “Willy Wonka & the ...

Months after long-time drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander suddenly quit the legendary Californian alt-metal outfit Primus, they’re ready to get back out on the road for their newly announced Onwards & ...

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 ...

The last time we caught up with Les Claypool, he was touring with the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade. Now it’s finally time for a headlining Primus tour, after the indefinable rock band joined Maynard ...

The Shreveport sticksman on gutting out a living through local gigs, putting it all on the line to audition, crying tears of joy, and more After the abrupt retirement of beloved drum rocktopus Tim ...

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 ...

Primus are hitting venues on the West Coast during their current tour. On Wednesday night (Aug. 6), the band took the stage at the Greek Theatre with the help of a few friends along the way. Seven ...

"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 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 ...

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 ...