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Bill Burr on how teaming up with Primus and Tool members helps his stand-up

By Rich Hobson Published 14 August 25

Comedian Bill Burr reflects on performing Too Many Puppies with Primus in Los Angeles

Live Performances

Primus share new single Little Lord Fentanyl, their first new music for three years

By Jerry Ewing Published 3 May 25

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

Tracks & Singles

Chthonic/Part Of The Theory/Death Angel/Loathe/Cwfen

Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: May 2 2025

By Rich Hobson Published 2 May 25

Death Angel, Primus and Loathe lead this week's best new metal songs, plus new music from Shadows Fall, Turnstile, Chthonic and more.

Tracks & Singles

Firefighters battle flames during the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. A fast-moving wildfire ripped through an affluent neighborhood in Los Angeles, forcing thousands of people to evacuate as the region braced for a brutal wind storm that could last well into the weekend.

Primus guitarist Ler LaLonde's home decimated by California fires

By Stef Lach Published 12 January 25

Primus man just one rock star impacted by devastating fires – with Anthrax, Rage Against the Machine and Smashing Pumpkins members affected

Bands & Artists

Primus are officially on the hunt for a new drummer. Could it be you?

By Liz Scarlett Published 19 November 24

Primus have announced a open call across the universe for a "well-mannered, affable" new drummer. Here's how to submit your application

Interviews

Tim 'Herb' Alexander opens up on his decision to quit Primus

By Stef Lach Published 2 November 24

Former Primus drummer Tim Alexander explains he has been in a "dark place" recently and desperately needed change

Bands & Artists

Tim "Herb" Alexander abruptly quits Primus after he "lost his passion for playing"

By Jerry Ewing Published 29 October 24

US prog metallers Primus's live date in the Dominican Republic will go ahead with Tool's Danny Carey filling in on drums

Interviews

“I didn’t like the scene we were part of”: Where Primus went in 2000 and how they came back

By Raziq Rauf Published 22 April 24

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

Interviews

Listen to A Perfect Circle, Puscifer and Primus on new split Sessanta E.P.P.P.

By Stef Lach Published 31 March 24

Primus, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle join forces for new split release celebrating Maynard James Keenan's 60th birthday

Bands & Artists

Primus and Coheed & Cambria announce joint headline US tour for July and August

By Jerry Ewing Published 20 February 24

Primus and Coheed & Cambria will be supported by Fishbone, Guerilla Toss and Too Many Zooz on the dates

Concerts & Shows

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