Primus Reveals New Drummer After Tim Alexander’s Sudden Departure

Primus has discovered a untouched drummer.

About 4 months then the abrupt departure of longtime percussionist Tim “Herb” Alexander, the veteran band perceivable their untouched timekeeper following a world not hidden name for auditions.

“Hoffington!!! Welcome aboard! @johnhoffmandrums,” Primus singer and bassist Les Claypool wrote on Instagram Friday (Feb. 7), along a photograph that includes Claypool with untouched drummer Hoffman and guitarist Larry LaLonde.

Primus introduced on Oct. 29 that Alexander had resigned abruptly on Oct. 17 by means of e-mail, bringing up a “loss of passion for playing” — a reason why that Claypool and LaLonde admitted “came as a complete shock.”

Following Alexander’s escape, Primus introduced they might be holding auditions for a untouched drummer. “Taking submissions from all points in the universe for the position of Primus drummer/percussionist,” the band wrote, including, “Flashy chops are wonderful, but groove, pocket, and the ability to listen, react, and contribute to the musical conversation is a must.”

Primus took to social media once more in past due December to warn candidates of scammers who had begun contacting hopefuls forward of in-person auditions.

Hoffman, a drummer from Shreveport, L. a.., documented his preparation for the audition on YouTube.

“Luck is when preparation meets opportunity,” the drummer wrote on Instagram in past due January. “I came and did my thing the way I do it. It went as well as I could have hoped. Maynard James Keenan was sitting directly in front of me and watched my entire audition. He gave me this towel. It’s been one of the most incredible days of my life. I love you all. We did this.”

Primus’ first show since Alexander’s ultimate look in August took playground as a part of the band’s Unutilized Presen’s Eve birthday party on the Fox Theater in Oakland, Calif., on Dec. 30. The evening started with units from Claypool’s alternative initiatives, Holy Mackerel and Frog Brigade, and concluded with a six-song efficiency by way of Primus, that includes Bryan “Brain” Mantia on drums.

Take a look at Primus’ untouched drummer announcement on Instagram here.