Primus rang in New Year's in Oakland, CA, where the band dipped into one of Les Claypool's myriad other projects with an Oysterhead debut.

Primus, photo by Andrew Scott Blackstein New Year’s Eve has long been a highlight of Les Claypool’s live calendar, and to cap an eventful year in Primus’ ...

Dating back to the 1980s, Primus gained a faithful fanbase as the band released hit songs like “American Life”, “Follow the Fool”, and “The Seven.” Looking at the band’s discography, Primus produced ...

Primus drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander has left the band. The band shared the news in a statement on social media, saying they’d received an email from him saying he’d “lost his passion for playing.” “As ...

Primus doesn’t have a new album to promote. Nor is the iconic, eclectic San Francisco rock band overtly paying tribute to one of its many influences as the group tours this summer. But that’s fine ...

When Les Claypool decided to resurrect Primus and put out the band's first full-length in 11 years with, ‘Green Naugahyde,’ out last September, Primus fans jumped to their feet in celebration. After ...

Drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander has released a lengthy statement, expanding on his exact reasons for leaving Primus a third time. He says the band did not give fans proper context when announcing the ...

It’s an admirable goal in music to be true to yourself, and Primus has consistently done that over a nearly four-decade run. The band’s sound is difficult to characterize but easy to recognize. Formed ...

Primus is dealing with an unexpected change in their lineup. Tim “Herb” Alexander, the band’s longtime drummer, has quit the group. His departure brings an abrupt end to the rocker’s third run with ...

It’s common for recording artists, especially legacy acts, to deliver classic albums in their entirety. The Eagles are on tour performing “Hotel California” front to back. Slayer played every second ...