Primus Announce Drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander's Departure

Primus part ways with drummer

PRIMUS have announced that drummer TIM "HERB" ALEXANDER is "no longer involved with the band." The news was revealed in a brief statement on the band's website, which did not provide any further details about Alexander's departure.

Alexander's tenure with Primus

Alexander joined Primus in 1988, replacing Jay Lane. He played on all of the band's studio albums, from their 1989 self-titled debut to their most recent release, "The Desaturating Seven" in 2017.

Alexander is known for his unique and powerful drumming style, which helped to define Primus's sound. He is also a skilled songwriter, having co-written several of the band's songs, including "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver" and "My Name Is Mud."

Primus's future plans

It is unclear what the future holds for Primus following Alexander's departure. The band has not announced any plans to replace him, and it is possible that they may continue as a three-piece.

Primus are scheduled to tour North America this summer with Mastodon and Dinosaur Jr. It remains to be seen whether Alexander's departure will affect the tour.