Final fall, Primus’ drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander stop the band, prompting the opposite members to submit an open name for a brand new drummer. Loads of large names apparently tried out for the gig, like Thomas Pridgen (Fever 333, the Mars Volta) and Nikki Glaspie (the Nth Energy, Snarky Pet), however there might be just one, and Primus have discovered them. John Hoffman will sit behind the equipment for Primus, Les Claypool introduced immediately.
Initially from Shreveport, Louisiana, Hoffman had a large following on YouTube previous to becoming a member of Primus. He’ll debut with the band on their upcoming 2025 Sessanta tour with Puscifer and A Good Circle. Previous to these dates, drummer Software’s Danny Carey will sit in with Primus for Software’s Reside In The Sand Vacation spot competition in March.
Documenting the audition course of, Hoffman wrote in January:
Luck is when preparation meets alternative.
I got here and did my factor the way in which I do it.
It went in addition to I may have hoped.
Maynard James Keenan was sitting immediately in entrance of me and watched my complete audition.
He gave me this towel.
It’s been probably the most unbelievable days of my life.
I like you all. We did this.
Watch Hoffman’s video about changing into Primus’ new drummer beneath.
