Primus They revealed last week who will be their new battery, after the goodbye definitively of Tim “herb” Alexander Last October.
The band has revealed that John Hoffmanprofessional musician for years, will be in charge of replacing Tim “herb” Alexander as group battery. After the goodbye of Alexander In October, Primus He opened a call to occupy the vacancy, and the big surprise is that, according to the group, they presented themselves to cover the position no less than 5,000 musicians from around the world.
Despite being an unknown name for the general public, John Hoffman He was part since 2015 and until now a group called Dirtfoodwho have held on several occasions of openings of the primus themselves, which will undoubtedly influence the decision and would have allowed the group to see several times developing on a stage.
Les Claypoolsinger and bassist of the group has already welcomed the group through Instagram: “Hoffington! Welcome on board! ” For its part, Hofmann has also given his first statements as the band’s battery: “Luck comes when the preparation meets the opportunity. I went and did my thing as I usually do it, and it went as well as I expected. Maynard James Keenan was sitting directly in front of me and observed all my audition. He gave me a towel. It has been one of the most incredible days of my life. I love you. We succeed. ”
In this way, Hoffman will debut in concert as official Primus battery April 24 At the beginning of the tour next to PUSCIFER and To Perfect Circle In Palm Springs, a tour with which Keenanvocalist of Toolhe will celebrate his sixty years.
