Stereogum — Last fall, Primus’ drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander quit the band, prompting the other members to post an open call for a new drummer. A lot of big names apparently tried out for the gig, like Thomas Pridgen (Fever 333, the Mars Volta) and Nikki... more info

Metalsucks — Good for that guy! The post Primus Officially Introduce Their New Drummer John Hoffman appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Magnet Magazine — 35 years ago today, Primus released debut studio album Frizzle Fry. Don’t you see the life that you are missing? Read our Claypool Lennon Delirium cover story with Les Claypool and Sean Lennon by Wilco’s Nels Cline: The post Primus Released Debut... more info

Metal Injection — Thomas Pridgen, Thomas Lang, Nikki Glaspie, Mike Stone, and more! more info

Metalsucks — We're really sorry to hear this. The post Primus Guitarist Larry LaLonde Is Latest To Lose His Home in Los Angeles Fires appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Metal Injection — Specifically for the Primus portion of the set. more info

Metalsucks — More than 5,000 people applied. The post Primus’ Les Claypool Warns Potential Drummers of “Pranksters” Pretending to be the Band appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Metalsucks — They gave some tips on what they're looking for. The post Primus Gives Update on Drummer Search: “We Aren’t Looking for a Clone” appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Metal Injection — "Smashy cymbals and fast metal riffs don't impress as much as dynamics, finesse, originality, and POCKET. Be musical, not athletic." more info

Stereogum — Following Tim “Herb” Alexander’s recent and unexpected departure from Primus, the band continues in their quest to find a new drummer. Lucky for them, they just received a highly impressive video audition from bluegrass darling Billy Strings... more info