TIM “HERB” ALEXANDER Abruptly Quits PRIMUS Through E mail

Primus drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander has abruptly give up the band by way of e mail. In accordance with an announcement from Primus, Alexander emailed the band and stated “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 stick with it their New 12 months’s Eve gig with members of related bands Holy Mackerel and Frog Brigade. As for his or her look at Device‘s seashore vacation spot pageant, they’re gonna have Device‘s personal Danny Carey fill in.

“On Thursday, October 17^th, we obtained an e mail from Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander expressing that efficient instantly he would 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 a beautiful Spring & Summer time of touring and a few fabulous plans forward, it has been a bit bewildering for us that Herb would so abruptly decide out. After a number of makes an attempt to speak with Herb, his solely response was one other e mail stating that he has ‘misplaced his ardour for enjoying’. As disappointing as that’s, we respect his alternative and it’s compelled us to make some robust selections.

“We thought of cancelling the annual New 12 months’s present, however after a lot speak Les and Ler have determined to pivot to an augmented model of Primus that includes members of Holy Mackerel and Frog Brigade. This might be an thrilling particular, one-time occasion.

“So far as future Primus, the band is wanting ahead to performing within the Dominican Republic with Device and others. Danny Carey has as soon as once more graciously provided to fill the drum throne. For ‘Sessanta’, Primus plans on looking for the ‘best drummer on earth’. Particulars to observe…

“Thanks for all of your help and understanding.”