Primus

Police say an Illinois mother fired multiple gunshots into her television while her three children were watching a Primus video on the set.

Fan-filmed footage caught the Sept. 13 performance of 'Ænema,' during which ecstatic fans sang along with the Tool anthem.

Danny Carey has just been confirmed to play drums for Primus during a handful of September U.S. tour dates.

Primus have made a few minor changes in their touring schedule to accommodate the recovery of drummer Tim 'Herb' Alexander.

The classic Primus lineup of Les Claypool, guitarist Larry Lalonde and drummer Tim 'Herb' Alexander is set to release a new album in the fall.

Primus and Puscifer drummer Tim Alexander underwent successful open heart surgery Monday and is said to be recovering.

Veteran rock drummer Tim Alexander, a longtime member of Primus and key contributor to Maynard James Keenan's Puscifer project, has suffered a heart attack.

We all know that Les Claypool has some freak-like talent on the bass, but so does this kid! Primus are a downright eclectic and unpredictable band, incorporating avant-garde and jazz-fusion elements into their own personal brand of rock music. Watch as this kid tears up the song 'Golden Boy!'

According to a recent statement, Mickey Melchiondo – otherwise known as Dean Ween – is teaming up with Les Claypool, bassist for funk-metal mavens (and Mountain Jam 2013 performers) Primus, to star in a new reality series … about fishing. Who knew that these two artists shared a passion other than music?

A couple of days ago, it was announced that Primus bassist/singer Les Claypool would be auctioning off a rare prototype of his Pachyderm bass to benefit his two-year-old nephew, Matthew. Claypool’s nephew is suffering from a rare form of infant leukemia and is undergoing bone marrow treatment. With the medical costs rising, Claypool is putting his bass up for auction on eBay to help pay for Matthe

It is not uncommon for rockers to step up and help out those in need, but when that someone is family, it takes on even more meaning for the musicians. That’s what is happening at the moment for Primus bassist/singer Les Claypool, who is parting with one of his prize basses in order to help out his nephew.

Last month, Primus fans celebrated the release of ‘Green Naugahyde,’ the band’s first new album in over a decade. But to hear bassist and band frontman Les Claypool describe the release, the Primus reunion didn’t meet up to the hype. “To be honest with you, I wasn’t really that interested in doing it,” Claypool revealed during a recent interview with the Colorado Springs Independent. “I like turni