In late 2024, the mind boggling and undefinable rock band Primus found themselves in search of a drummer. They scoured the galaxy for the greatest drummers available. After over 6100 eager submissions, this is what they narrowed it down to.
The 1-hour 12th and final episode of the Drum Derby brings two drummers back for additional auditioning in the Primusville studio, Gergo Borlai & John Hoffman. Watch as these two drummers play a full set of iconic Primus tracks and then collaborate with Les & Larry on write and recording a new song. Talent, hilarity and cake.
Catch up and watch all 12 episodes of hte series.
Watch Series »»Primus will ring in the New Year with a two night run on December 30 & 31 at The Fox Theater in Oakland, CA. Both nights will feature unique sets. December 30 will be an evening with, 2 sets. December 31 will feature special guest Puddles Pity Party.
‘Lucky Bastard’ VIP Experience packages will be offered in limited supply for each night. The package includes 1 GA ticket, access to a pre-show Q&A session with the band, an autographed limited-edition VIP poster, early entry to the venue, crowd-free merchandise shopping, and an onsite event host.
Presale tickets and VIP packages go on sale Thursday August 21 at 10am PT. General public onsale Friday, August 22 at 10am PT.
Tickets »»"On Tuesday, Jan 7 at 10:44 am I got a video text from Ler Lalonde with the words 'Here we go!' in the caption. The video showed flames and a large plume of smoke coming down the hillside above his house."
More info & Buy T-shirt »» Raise Pali Campaign »»South Park The 25th Anniversary Concert features co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone taking the stage to perform songs from the show's 25-year history. They'll also be joined by Primus, Ween, and Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush. Recorded live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 9-10, 2022 and streaming on Paramount+.
Watch »»Digital Release April 22
Vinyl Release August 5 via ATO Records
“I'd been itching to record an opus--basically a long, winding, bastard of a song, reminiscent of some of the compositions I cut my teeth (or ears) on, in my music-hungry adolescence,” bassist Les Claypool told Consequence. “"Conspiranoia" was sprouted from a seed I had planted in my notebook a year or so ago--a few lines commenting on the mental state of the contemporary world.”
Buy »» Stream »» Article »»South Park The 25th Anniversary Concert features co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone taking the stage to perform songs from the show’s 25-year history. They’re also joined by Primus, Ween, and other special guests.