After reviewing a staggering 6,200 auditions in their search for a new drummer, multi-platinum alternative metal act Primus have officially welcomed John Hoffman as their latest percussionist. Best known for his performances on YouTube and social media, Hoffman steps into the role previously held by Tim “Herb” Alexander, who departed the band last fall.
The competition was fierce, with Primus narrowing down the finalists to an impressive lineup of drummers who took part in in-person tryouts. Those who made it to the final round included:
- Rory Dolan (lespecial)
- Thomas Pridgen (Fever 333, ex-The Mars Volta, etc.)
- Mike Stone
- Stan Bicknell
- Sam Groverman (Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio)
- Nikki Glaspie (The Nth Power, Snarky Puppy, etc.)
- Gergo Borlai
- Thomas Lang (stOrk, etc.)
The band officially confirmed Hoffman’s addition today, February 7th, via the following announcement:
Check out Hoffman‘s audition videos below. Now that Primus is back at full strength, he’ll be hitting the road with the band this April for the ‘Sessanta V2.0 Tour’, alongside A Perfect Circle and Puscifer.
This tour continues last year’s celebration of Maynard James Keenan’s 60th birthday, with members of A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, and Primus rotating in and out each night to perform each other’s songs.
Before that, Primus will take part in Tool‘s debut ‘Tool Live In The Sand’ festival in Punta Cana. For this special set, they’ve enlisted none other than Tool‘s own Danny Carey on drums.
03/08 Punta Cana, DOM – Tool Live In The Sand
With A Perfect Circle & Puscifer:
04/24 Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena
04/25 Las Vegas, NV – PH Live at Planet Hollywood
04/27 Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
04/29 San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum
05/01 Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
05/02 Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
05/04 Huntsville, AL – The Orion Amphitheater
05/06 Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
05/08 Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
05/10 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
05/11 Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
05/14 Manchester, NH – SNHU Arena
05/15 Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at The Mann Center
05/17 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
05/18 Fairfax, VA – EagleBank Arena
05/20 Pittsburgh, PA – Petersen Events Center
05/22 Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
05/24 Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center
05/25 Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center
05/28 Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
05/29 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
05/31 Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
06/01 St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
06/03 Omaha, NE – Baxter Arena
06/06 Portland, OR – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
06/07 Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
Do you love independent bands, or are you in one? The Mosh Network is not just a rock/metal news website, but it doubles as an independent band directory, designed so that visitors can browse independent bands by not just subgenre, but location as well. It’s perfect to keep your finger on the pulse of your area’s hottest and newest bands or if you’re in a band, it’s a great way to find bands to network with! Click the banner below and start discovering bands all over the world, now!
1 Comment
Primus Reveal New Drummer
https://springgreen-caribou-353428.hostingersite.com/primus-reveal-new-drummer/