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Tool isn’t the only tool in Maynard James Keenan’s tool belt.When he isn’t touring with the Grammy-winning group, Keenan takes his other bands A Perfect Circle and Puscifer on the road.The two rock outfits — along with Les Claypool’s Primus — are currently on their nationwide ‘SESSANTA Tour’ celebrating Keenan’s 60th birthday and the release of their cheeky, three-song ‘SESSANTA E.P.P.P.”Already midway through the monthlong trek, they have 16 concerts left, including a gig at Forest Hills, NY’s Forest Hills Stadium on Saturday, May 4.With all the cross pollination between the co-headliners, they deliver an unconventional show.“As expected, the bands took turns performing throughout the night, with A Perfect Circle starting things off, Primus taking the second slot, and Puscifer cleaning up the first round,” Revolver reported about the April 2 Boston concert.“They didn’t exactly stick to that formation, though, as you can see through (their) mega-sized, 29-song setlist.”Sound like the show for you?It isn’t too late to grab last-minute tickets.At the time of publication, prices start at $42 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have tickets going anywhere from $43 to $176 before fees.Still need a few more details before buying?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about A Perfect Circle, Puscifer and Primus’ 2024 ‘SESSANTA Tour.’All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing

Primus frontman/bassist Les Claypool is selling his “beloved” tour bus on eBay for $152,000 (£117,423).The 1998 Prevost Marathon XL 45-foot Tall Boy nicknamed ‘Large Marge’ can sleep up to six people and features wood floors, twin sofas, smart TVs and what is being described as a “very unique rich ‘regal’ interior.”According to the listing, the vehicle has done over 300,000 miles over the years.The auction comes after the band recently announced the identity of their new drummer, after they issued a global open call for auditions.In October, the band revealed the “complete shock” departure of their longtime drummer Tim Alexander, writing on social media: “We are currently taking submissions from all points in the universe for the position of Primus drummer/percussionist.”The successful applicant John Hoffman, a drummer from Shreveport, Louisiana who has a significant following on YouTube, was announced last month.A post shared by Les Claypool (@lesclaypool)After landing the job, Hoffman wrote: “Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. I came and did my thing the way I do it.

Primus have announced the identity of their new drummer, after they issued a global open call for auditions.In October, the band revealed the “complete shock” departure of their longtime drummer Tim Alexander, writing on social media: “We are currently taking submissions from all points in the universe for the position of Primus drummer/percussionist.”Now, the results of that process are in, and the successful applicant is John Hoffman, a drummer from Shreveport, Louisiana who has a significant following on YouTube.Les Claypool confirmed the news on Instagram, writing: “Huffington!!! Welcome aboard!”A post shared by Les Claypool (@lesclaypool)In his own post about the news, Hoffman wrote: “Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. I came and did my thing the way I do it. It went as well as I could have hoped.

Primus guitarist Ler LaLonde is among the latest to have his home destroyed in the devastating wildfires across Los Angeles.Last week, LA began experiencing five concurrent wildfires in several neighbourhoods, leading to the evacuation of over 180,000 residents. In the latest figures shared by CNN and Associated Press, 24 deaths have been confirmed, while 16 people remain missing.Now, it has been confirmed that around 12,000 structures have been decimated by the fires, including the home of Primus guitarist Larry ‘Ler’ LaLonde.The news was shared by the band’s frontman Les Claypool, who took to social media to share the extent of the damages to his bandmate’s Los Angeles home.

Primus performed their first live show since the abrupt departure of drummer Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander, recruiting a former member for the gig. Check out footage below.The gig took place as part of the band’s New Year’s Eve celebration shows, which were held at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California this Monday (December 30).

Primus have shared a video sent in by Billy Strings, showing him auditioning to become the new drummer. Check it out below.The search for a new percussionist was unveiled last month, shortly after frontman and bassist Les Claypool and co.

Primus have announced the “shock” departure of their drummer, Tim “Herb” Alexander.Remaining members Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde announced yesterday (October 29) via Twitter/X that Alexander had left the band “effective immediately”, via an email sent on October 17. “It came as a complete shock to all of us here in the Primus camp,” they wrote.“On the heels of a wonderful spring & summer of touring and some fabulous plans ahead, it has been a bit bewildering for us that Herb would so abruptly opt out,” the statement continued.“After several attempts to communicate with Herb, his only response was another email stating that he has ‘lost his passion for playing.’ As disappointing as that is, we respect his choice.”They go on to say that, as a result of Alexander’s departure, they’ve had to “make some tough decisions” about future performances.“We considered cancelling the annual New Year’s show, but after much talk Les and Ler have decided to pivot to an augmented version of Primus featuring members of Holy Mackerel and Frog Brigade,” they write, specifying that it will be “an exciting special, one-time event.”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.pic.twitter.com/bYYVn6dEWl— Primus (@primus) October 29, 2024Next year, the band are set to embark on the second leg of Tool’s Maynard James Keenan’s ‘Sessanta’ tour.

Selena Kuznikov Last year saw the release of the Beatles’ new song: “Now And Then,” which was promoted as the band’s final single — but there’s a new McCartney/Lennon pairing. Paul and the late Linda McCartney’s son (and youngest offspring), James McCartney has released a new song with his close friend and John Lennon‘s son, Sean Ono Lennon.

Roger Waters’ son Harry has revealed that his father fired him from playing in his band, and he is now planning on playing his dad’s music in a Pink Floyd tribute band instead.In an interview with Rolling Stone, the younger Waters claimed that it was in late 2016 that the former Pink Floyd bassist let him know that he would no longer be required to play keyboards in his dad’s touring band.“I was fired, it was pretty miserable,” Harry said.“I think he just wanted a change of blood, something new, something fresh. I’m not sure of his exact reasoning, but everyone except two people got fired.

Rush has revealed that he will be hosting a new docu-series about bassists – featuring musicians from Nirvana, Metallica and more.Titled Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?, the documentary series will be arriving on Paramount+ later this year, and see the prog-rock icon catch up with various famous faces from across the rock and metal world.It will be structured as a four-part series, the show is set to unpick the world of bass players and features the Rush legend engaging in random activities with fellow bassists including Krist Novoselic of Nirvana and Robert Trujillo of Metallica.Other famous faces include former Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur, as well as rock legend and Primus frontman Les Claypool. It will arrive on the streaming platform on December 5.“I’m trying to show the world that a bass player can do many things,” Lee says in the trailer.

Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan has a busy year planned.The progressive metal band, already on a nationwide tour supporting their 2019 album ‘Fear Inoculum,’ just announced an additional 20 concerts with special guest Elder in January and February 2024.That includes two huge back-to-back gigs at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Friday, Jan. 12 and Saturday, Jan.

Peach Music Festival is dropping into The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA.And some of the most fun rock groups around will be gracing the festival grounds all weekend long.Just a few of the biggest names on this year’s bill include My Morning Jacket, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Goose, Ween and Ziggy Marley.They’ll be joined by Umphrey’s McGee, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Lettuce, Mike Gordon and The Australian Pink Floyd show celebrating the 50th anniversary of “The Dark Side of the Moon.”Plus, it’d be crazy if we didn’t mention Primus’ Les Claypool is playing with the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade.Craziest of all though are how much last-minute four-day passes will run you.At the time of publication, we found some general admission passes going for as low as $96 before fees on Vivid Seats.Yes, you can see all the above bands and more for just $24 a day.Sound too good to be true?Keep reading.We’ve got all the information you need and more about the 2023 Peach Music Festival below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.As noted before, general admission lawn seating for the four-day extravaganza start at $96 before fees.General admission seating begins at $163 before fees.For those hoping to get closest to the action, VIP box seats can be grabbed for $225 before fees.Keep an eye on prices — they could move up or down at any time.Who else is on the 60-artist bill?You can find each and every act on the Peach Music Festival’s groovy poster right here:A post shared by The Peach Music Festival (@peachmusicfest)Want to know when your favorite group is performing?Check out the Peach Music Festival’s exquisitely planned schedule below to find out.A post shared by The Peach Music Festival (@peachmusicfest)If the

Tool and Queens Of The Stone Age have joined Primus onstage and performed covers of AC/DC, Led Zeppelin and more. Check out fan footage and the setlist below.The performance was held at The Belasco in Los Angeles on Monday (April 17) and saw Primus play a live set to raise funds for director, animator and writer Jimmy Hayward (Toy Story, Finding Nemo), who is currently undergoing cancer treatment.During the show – which featured six Primus songs and four covers – the band were joined by Tool members Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor, and Queens Of The Stone Age’s Troy Van Leeuwen.The benefit show opened with the popular 1991 single ‘Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers’, and later saw the surprise guests join them on stage to cover various rock classics.The covers included Tool’s ‘Ænema’, AC/DC’s ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’ and King Crimson’s ‘Thela Hun Ginjeet’.

Brett Radin, a talent manager with Knitting Factory Management, died Friday at his home in Los Angeles at 53. No cause of death was given by his family.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, Music Brett Radin, a longtime music manager who recently joined Knitting Factory’s in-house management division, died at his home on Friday, a rep for the company confirms to Variety. Caused of death has not hyet been confirmed; he was 53. Over his career, the Los Angeles-based Radin had worked closely with Dave Matthews, Tracy Chapman, “American Idol” winners Lee DeWyze and Phillip Phillips, the Weepies, Vanessa Carlton and Les Claypool. In January, he took a full-time position at Knitting Factory, bringing with him his Zero Management clients DeWyze, Dave Eggar, D’Arcy and Cut the Kids in Half. Knitting Factory Management President Brian Long said in a statement, “We are extremely saddened to learn the news of Brett’s passing. He brought a lightning bolt of positive energy. He was passionate for his artists, deeply knowledgable about the workings of the music industry, and intuitive. He will be missed.”

Primus figurehead Les Claypool has responded to Willow covering their 2022 song ‘Conspiranoia’.Willow posted her take on the ‘Conspiranoid’ song to Instagram earlier this week alongside the caption “I fucking love Primus. If you haven’t listened to <Conspiranoid> … that’s a big issue.”Primus’ Claypool then responded, writing: “Fine guitar pickin’ there young fiery lass”.Willow replied, saying “I’m shitting my pants with gratitude rn” and changed her Instagram name to Fiery Young Lass.A post shared by Young Fiery Lass (@willowsmith)Willow is set to release new album <COPINGMECHANISM> on October 8.

Rush, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, reunited to perform onstage together at the second evening of South Park‘s 25th anniversary shows in Colorado this week.Appearing at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Wednesday night (August 10), Lee and Lifeson played a rendition of ‘Closer to the Heart’, from the band’s fifth studio album, 1977’s ‘A Farewell to Kings’.Marking their first performance since the death of their Rush bandmate, drummer Neil Peart, in early 2020, the pair were joined by Primus along with South Park co-creator Matt Stone who played drums. Rush last performed in 2015, before breaking up in 2018.“This is one of the most amazing moments of my life,” Primus frontman Les Claypool told the audience mid-way through the song.

Kyle Eustice The second night of the South Park 25th anniversary shows at the historic Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado Wednesday night provided plenty of surprises — even, in some cases, for the key figures on stage, not all of whom had been prepped ahead of time about a crowd-rousing musical cameo from two members of Rush.With an unprecedented number of Kyle, Cartman, Stan and Kenny costumes sprinkled throughout the sold-out crowd, the concert got underway with the co-creators of the Comedy Central animated series (and proud Colorado natives), Trey Parker and Matt Stone, performed a rendition of “Uncle Fucka” that magically brought tears to some of those watching. Despite the expectedly crass lyrics, the song felt more like a ballad, with Parker at the grand piano singing his heart out and Stone on the mic shouting the word “fucka” with the passion of Pavarotti.

South Park’s 25th anniversary concert will be shown on Comedy Central and Paramount+.The two-night event, set to take place at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on August 9-10, will feature performances of classic songs from the show. Creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker are set to make an appearance, along with Primus and Ween.For those unable to get tickets, the show will be broadcast on Comedy Central on August 13 at 10pm ET and will be available to stream a day later on Paramount+ in the US.

Primus‘ Les Claypool and Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hütz have shared a tribute song to Eukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky. You can listen to it below.Called ‘Zelensky: The Man With The Iron Balls’, the charity track also features The Police’s Stewart Copeland on drums, John Lennon’s son Sean on guitar and vocals, Hütz’s bandmate Sergey Ryabtseb on violin and Billy Strings on acoustic guitar.The lyrics of the song hear the collective sing: “One person can make a difference/ Be they short, thin, fat, or tall/ That person can live with dignity/ If they stand with some iron balls.”You can listen to the track here:Speaking about the track to Rolling Stone, Hütz, who was born in Ukraine, said: “As soon as Russian aggression broke out, Les and I connected to address the catastrophe ASAP.“We jumped on creating affirmative music that calls for unity and pays respect to the real doers in Ukrainian defence, such as President Zelensky, who demonstrated previously unheard of stamina and heroism.”Claypool said the track “is not intended to be a song of condemnation,” but one of “unity.”All proceeds from the track will go to Nova Ukraine, a non-profit organisation that provides humanitarian relief and support to the people of Ukraine.“It is our way to show that heavyweights like Les, Stewart, Billy, and Sean stand with the people of Ukraine and the country’s sovereignty from the very start of Russian-led terror,” Hütz added.

South Park has announced a 25th anniversary live concert featuring performances from Primus and Ween.The special “one night only” event will take place at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado on August 10. Fans can register for tickets here between now and 11:59pm MST on Sunday (March 20).Per an official announcement video, the show is set to “celebrate 25 years of the music of South Park” with the series’ creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone also due to be in attendance on the night.“We’re so excited to go home and play at Red Rocks, a place that’s been known for hosting the most legendary artists and musicians.