Welcome to Drummergeddon 2025, when the entire music world wants to know: What the hell is going on with the drummers? There’s an epidemic of high-profile bands dumping their drummers, or getting dumped by them, and nobody has any clue why. It’s not just the Who or the Foo Fighters. …
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Could you be Primus‘ next drummer? The rock band have shared an open call on social media, inviting people to audition as Tim Alexander‘s replacement after his sudden departure. “We are currently taking submissions from all points in the universe for the position of Primus drummer/percussionist,” the band wrote on …
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Tim “Herb” Alexander wants everyone to know he’s okay. Days earlier, Primus — the drummer’s now-former band — announced in a statement that Alexander had “abruptly” quit the band, leading fans to speculate about his health. “I’m feeling really good,” Alexander — who suffered two heart attacks nearly a decade …
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Primus announced Tuesday that the funk metal band’s longtime drummer, Tim “Herb” Alexander, has abruptly left the group, saying he “lost his passion for playing.” Founding members Les Claypool and guitarist Larry LaLonde revealed on social media that — ahead of upcoming concerts — they received an email from Alexander …
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