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

All About Jazz — Words by: Kevin Schwartzbach | Images by: Goni Riskin Les Claypool :: 03.25.10 :: The Barby :: Tel Aviv, Israel Les Claypool :: 03.25 :: Israel The threshold has been broken. Finally, Israel has received its first exposure to the American jam mus... more info