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    Primus announce John Hoffman as new drummer after open audition

    James EvendenBy James EvendenFebruary 7, 20252 Mins Read
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    Primus have revealed that their new drummer is John Hoffman after an open audition that resulted in 6,200 submissions.

    The Louisiana-based Hoffman is a relative unknown in comparison with among the different finalists that had an opportunity to fill the slot vacated by Tim “Herb” Alexander, who surprisingly exited the band in October. Nonetheless, he’s knowledgeable drummer who apparently performs greater than 250 gigs a 12 months and is named “the busiest drummer in Shreveport.”

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    Frontman Les Claypool revealed the information, posting a photograph of himself, with Primus guitarist Larry “Ler” LaLonde and Hoffman, and writing, “Hoffington!!! Welcome aboard! @johnhoffmandrums.”

    Among the many drummers whom Hoffman beat out are Thomas Pridgen (Fever 333, ex-Mars Volta), Nikki Glaspie (The Nth Energy, Snarky Pet), and others.

    Hoffman was a part of a shortlist of drummers who have been invited out to the West Coast to jam with Primus as a part of a five-day “interstellar drum derby.” Amongst these in attendance weighing in on the tryouts was Software’s Maynard James Keenan, who seemingly gave Hoffman his seal of approval.

    A pair weeks in the past, Hoffman posted concerning the expertise on his Instagram web page, sharing a photograph of himself holding up a blue towel and writing, “Luck is when preparation meets alternative. I got here and did my factor the best way I do it. It went in addition to I might have hoped. Maynard James Keenan was sitting straight in entrance of me and watched my total audition. He gave me this towel. It’s been one of the crucial unbelievable days of my life.”

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    Hoffman created a YouTube video of his journey, which he simply retitled, “How I turned the NEW drummer for PRIMUS.” You possibly can watch that under, alongside along with his audition tape.

    He’ll be a part of Primus behind the package after they head out on the “Sessanta V2.0” tour with A Good Circle and Puscifer this spring (decide up tickets right here). Nonetheless, it’s anticipated that Software’s Danny Carey will carry out with Primus throughout their set on the Software within the Sand competition happening subsequent month in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

     





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