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 is bringing something wonderfully off-kilter to help ring in 2026. The Bay Area’s beloved avant-rock trio has ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bay Area rock band Primus is holding open auditions for a new drummer. The band said it was accepting applicants after its drummer abruptly quit last month. The band was formed in El Sobrante 40 years ...

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 ...

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 ...

For Primus, this “A Tribute to Kings” tour is about paying homage to their heroes - the legendary Hall-of-Fame-inducted band Rush. No one in their right mind would try to perform a Rush album in its ...