Primus is introducing a new drummer for their tour in 2025, and fans are thrilled! They’ve finally got John Hoffman as their new drummer. Everyone’s been talking about it. The quest to find a new drummer was quite nuts, with over 6,000 drummers vying for a place in the band. Hoffman is this highly skilled, high-energy percussionist coming in to fill the shoes of some of the greats of rock drummers.
Finding someone to live up to Primus’s wild, complex drum patterns was a tall order. The lads adore those funky grooves and unconventional beats, so they needed a drummer who has the chops to cut it and the creativity to put their own spin on it. Hoffman took everyone’s breath away with his fantastic talent, wowing Les Claypool and everyone else in the team with his excellent timing, adaptability, and chemistry with the band.
John Hoffman’s all set to begin his live stint with Primus on their tour of Tool’s ‘Live In The Sand’ in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on March 8, 2025. The night will be a jaw-dropping introduction to Hoffman and the challenging job of drumming in one of the most unconventional bands around. Fans can anticipate a night of jaw-dropping bass riffs, technical drum work, and that quintessential Primus feel that’s won hearts for centuries.
A new chapter is beginning for Primus!
So Hoffman is joining Primus, and it’s massive news for them! They have a reputation for changing their lineup and experimenting with various great music styles. Fans are stoked to see how his drumming will transform the band’s sound in the future. He will maintain that old-school Primus feel but also put his spin on it.
What’s next for Primus?
Immediately after his initial show, Hoffman will hit the tour bus with Primus on a massive tour in 2025, and they’ll announce details soon enough. Old fans and newcomers alike are itching to know how his energy will shake up their live shows and what’s in store for their following albums.
As his initial show approaches, you can just feel that buzz in the air. Primus has this great heritage of experimenting with music and killing it live, so they’re set to take fans on yet another unforgettable ride with John Hoffman hammering out beats on the drums.
Watch for announcements on the Primus tour in 2025 and get set to vibe to their next installment of classic sound!