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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undercover, Australia — Les Claypool is putting Primus not only back on the road, they are recording their first new album since 1999. more info

Monsters and Critics — more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Budos Band... Daptone's funky Budos Band play Southpaw on Friday, April 16th with The Jay Vons. Tickets are on sale. Their dates, which are below, also include a June 5th show at Wellmont Theatre with Les Claypool and Hot Head... more info