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Primus Set to Release Green Naugahyde on September 13

4996 days ago

Altsounds — *ATO Records* and *Prawn Songs* are excited to announce that *Primus* will be releasing its first studio album in 11 years on September 13, 2011. Titled *Green Naugahyde*, the record was produced and engineered by Les Claypool in his personal studio,... more info

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METALLICA, SLAPPIN’ DEE BASS, MON

5011 days ago

Metalsucks — There’s a pretty legendary story about how a pre-Primus Les Claypool auditioned for Metallica after Cliff Burton died. Of course, the job actually went to Jason Newsted, so we’ll never really know what Claytallica might have sounded like. But we ... more info

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Free Music Friday: Gayngs Remix EP

5105 days ago

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — Les Claypool once said that "weekends don't mean as much when you're unemployed except you get to hang out with your working friends." Now, that I'm working I miss the downtimes of being unemployed. The drawbacks of being at home with young kids ... more info

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Primus: European tour dates

5130 days ago

Here Comes The Flood — Primus goes on the road in Europe. It's their first tour since 1998. Bass player and lead singer Les Claypool on the new album: The Primus record is nearly done. Every song is pretty much a variation of "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult... more info

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MORBID ANGEL: SICK BAND, BUT HELD BACK BY A MEDIOCRE DRUMMER???

5150 days ago

Metalsucks — In any band, there’s usually one member who’s the driving force behind the group, and carries the other guys: Greg Ginn, Les Claypool, Justin Timberlake… you get the idea. Such is the case with death metal legends Morbid Angel — the whole ban... more info

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Celebrity Birthdays - September 29, 2010

5262 days ago

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: "The Seeker" star Ian McShane (1942) Playboy Playmate/Baywatch actress Erika Eleniak (1969) Primus bassist Les Claypool (1964) "Desperate Housewives" actor Roger Bart (1962) ... more info

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Primus Giving Away Rehearsal EP

5304 days ago

Silent Uproar — Primus are giving away a four-track EP recorded during a June 2010 rehearsal for their upcoming tour. The recordings feature Les Claypool (natch), Larry "Ler" LaLonde and drummer Jay Lane. [primusville.com] more info

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Primus & Gogol Bordello played Williamsburg Waterfront (pics, review, video, setlist)

5318 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — words and photos by Benjamin Lozovsky Les Claypool Primus triumphantly reunited for their first new tour in four years with gypsy punks Gogol Bordello, whipping the crowd into a mindless frenzy at the Williamsburg Waterfront Friday night (7/30). Whil... more info

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