Primus drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander has abruptly give up the band through electronic mail. In response to an announcement from Primus, Alexander emailed the band and mentioned “he misplaced his ardour for enjoying.” Alexander drummed for Primus between 1989 and 1996, and once more between 2003 and 2010, after which once more between 2013 and current day.
Primus states they won’t cancel any exhibits and as a substitute will keep it up their New 12 months’s Eve gig with members of related bands Holy Mackerel and Frog Brigade. As for his or her look at Tool‘s seashore vacation spot competition, they’re gonna have Software‘s personal Danny Carey fill in.
“On Thursday, October 17th, we acquired an electronic mail from Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander expressing that efficient instantly he would now not be concerned with P. It got here as a whole shock to all of us right here within the Primus camp,” wrote the band.
“On the heels of an exquisite Spring & Summer time of touring and a few fabulous plans forward, it has been a bit bewildering for us that Herb would so abruptly choose out. After a number of makes an attempt to speak with Herb, his solely response was one other electronic mail stating that he has ‘misplaced his ardour for enjoying’. As disappointing as that’s, we respect his selection and it’s pressured us to make some robust selections.
“We thought-about cancelling the annual New 12 months’s present, however after a lot discuss Les and Ler have determined to pivot to an augmented model of Primus that includes members of Holy Mackerel and Frog Brigade. This will likely be an thrilling particular, one-time occasion.
“So far as future Primus, the band is wanting ahead to performing within the Dominican Republic with Tool and others. Danny Carey has as soon as once more graciously supplied to fill the drum throne. For ‘Sessanta’, Primus plans on trying to find the ‘biggest drummer on earth’. Particulars to comply with…
“Thanks for all of your assist and understanding.”
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