Primus announce new drummer after open call for auditions

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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. Maynard James Keenan was sitting directly in front of me and watched my entire audition.

He gave me this towel. It’s been one of the most incredible days of my life. I love you all. We did this.”A post shared by John Hoffman (@johnhoffmandrums)As part of Primus’ call for auditions, they went into what they expect from any new addition to the band. “Seeking a well-mannered, affable individual with original sensibility and aesthetic, possessing a desire to open new doors in the creative world,” they said.