Primus have announced a global open call to search for their new drummer.
The announcement comes after the band late last month announced the “complete shock” departure of longtime drummer Tim Alexander. Primus wrote on a new social media post: “We are currently taking submissions from all points in the universe for the position of Primus drummer/percussionist.”
They continued: “Seeking a well-mannered, affable individual with original sensibility and aesthetic, possessing a desire to open new doors in the creative world.
As for what Primus are looking for in their new drummer, they noted: “Flashy chops are wonderful, but groove, pocket, and the ability to listen, react, and contribute to the musical conversation is a must.”
They also included an email address for submissions, which must include their resumé and video of a recent performance.
Following Tim Alexander’s exit from the band, he explained his decision to leave earlier this month: “Over time, I started realizing that it was affecting my physical life, it was affecting my mental life, and it was affecting my family life, and my heart just wasn’t in it.”
“When I discovered that I’m struggling with all these things, I had to sit and think about exactly what am I doing,” he continued. “I don’t think I’ve ever chosen my path in life, I think I’ve just always thought ‘I’m a drummer, I’m just gonna do music,’ and things came to me, accepting whatever happens.”
Primus have since confirmed that their annual New Year’s show will proceed as scheduled in an augmented form and will feature members of Holy Mackerel and Frog Brigade.
For their upcoming festival date with Tool, dubbed Tool In The Sand, in the Dominican Republic, their one-time touring drummer, Danny Carey, will step in. Next year, the band are set to embark on the second leg of Tool’s Maynard James Keenan’s ‘Sessanta’ tour. For those dates, they wrote previously that they will be “searching for the ‘Greatest Drummer on Earth.”
Tool In The Sand, which has been labelled as an “all-inclusive” experience, is scheduled to take place on March 7-9 next year in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic across two resorts; the Hard Rock and Royalton resorts. Alongside Primus, bands like Mastodon, Coheed And Cambria, Eagles Of Death Metal, CKY and King’s X will be heading to the Dominican Republic for the festival.
