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How Primus told of goblins and rainbows while trying not to mention goblins and rainbows
2017’s The Desaturating Seven was Les Claypool’s bid to explore the darkness of a 1970s children’s story, harnessing the influences of King Crimson, Tool and Sean Lennon
Primus share new single Little Lord Fentanyl, their first new music for three years
Little Lord Fentanyl is the band's first new studio track since 2022’s Conspiranoid EP, and features new drummer John Hoffman and guest Maynard James Keenan
Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: May 2 2025
Death Angel, Primus and Loathe lead this week's best new metal songs, plus new music from Shadows Fall, Turnstile, Chthonic and more.
Primus guitarist Ler LaLonde's home decimated by California fires
Primus man just one rock star impacted by devastating fires – with Anthrax, Rage Against the Machine and Smashing Pumpkins members affected
Primus are officially on the hunt for a new drummer. Could it be you?
Primus have announced a open call across the universe for a "well-mannered, affable" new drummer. Here's how to submit your application
Tim 'Herb' Alexander opens up on his decision to quit Primus
Former Primus drummer Tim Alexander explains he has been in a "dark place" recently and desperately needed change
Tim "Herb" Alexander abruptly quits Primus after he "lost his passion for playing"
US prog metallers Primus's live date in the Dominican Republic will go ahead with Tool's Danny Carey filling in on drums
“I didn’t like the scene we were part of”: Where Primus went in 2000 and how they came back
Les Claypool brought his main band to London ahead of Green Naugahyde’s launch and revealed the tribulations he’d undergone in the 14 years since his previous visit
