Primus have released the final episode of their Interstellar Drum Derby YouTube series, which documents their worldwide search for a new drummer. The finale captures the moment Les Claypool surprises John Hoffman with the news that he’s officially joined the band.
The episode transitions into the recording of “Little Lord Fentanyl,” Primus’ first new song in over three years, featuring Hoffman and a guest vocal from Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer). With Hoffman now behind the kit, Primus are on the road with the Sessanta Tour and will kick off their Onward & Upward U.S. tour in July. Tickets are available at this location.
Director Agent O described the final episode as:
“a challenge to put together. There was so much to fit into a single episode. The biggest challenge was figuring out how to showcase both drummers, Gergo and John, without repeating the same songs and keeping things moving forward. I think the back-and-forth editing between the two during the same track is fun to watch. You can hear the subtle differences, but it doesn’t disrupt the flow of the music. It was crucial to highlight their incredible talent, but it was just as important to show that these guys are humans, too.”
Watch the clip below:
Tour Dates
Remaining Sessanta dates
05/14 Manchester, NH @ SNHU Arena
05/15 Philadelphia, PA @ 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 Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
05/25 Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
05/28 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Van Andel Arena
05/29 St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
05/31 Milwaukee, WI @ American Family Insurance Amphitheater
06/01 Saint Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
06/03 Omaha, NE @ Baxter Arena
06/06 Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
06/07 Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre
Onward & Upward Tour
07/05 Paso Robles, CA @ Vina Robles Amphitheatre
07/07 Salt Lake City, UT @ Sandy Amphitheater
07/08 Jackson, WY @ Snow King Mountain
07/09 Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
07/11 Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed
07/12 Kansas City, MO @ Grinders KC
07/13 Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle
07/15 Louisville, KY @ Iroquois Amphitheater
07/16 Detroit, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
07/18 Lafayette, NY @ Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards
07/19 Essex Junction, VT @ Midway Lawn At Champlain Valley Expo
07/21 New York, NY @ The Rooftop at Pier 17
07/22 Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
07/23 Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater
07/25 Atlanta, GA @ Synovus Bank Amphitheater At Chastain Park
07/26 Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion
07/28 New Orleans, LA @ Saenger Theater
07/29 Shreveport, LA @ Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
07/30 Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory
08/01 Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
08/02 San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
08/03 Santa Cruz, CA @ Quarry Amphitheater
08/06 Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre
08/07 Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
08/08 Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
