Primus Drops New EP Featuring a Slap-Heavy New Track, “The Ol’ Grizz”
Primus is about to kick off the Claypool Gold Tour, and they’re getting fans primed by releasing a new EP called A Handful of Nuggs. The four-song EP includes a brand new song called “The Ol’ Grizz,” marking one of the first tracks to feature drummer John Hoffer.
Les Claypool drops a furious slap line in the higher register before dropping bass into a style reminiscent of his classics from albums like Pork Soda. Halfway through the track, they find a pyschedelic groove punctuated with prog licks.
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A Handful of Nuggs also features a cover of Dio’s “Holy Diver” sung by Puddles the Pity Party, the previously released “Little Lord Fentanyl” with Tool’s Maynard James Keenan, and a live version of “Duchess (And the Proverbial Mind Spread).” Les Claypool is just about to hit the road for the “Claypool Gold” tour, which will feature his groups Primus, Flying Frog Brigade, and the Claypool Lennon Delirium.
A Handful of Nuggs is streaming now on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and more. A limited-edition Gold Black Ice vinyl is available for pre-order on the Primus website.
A Handful of Nuggs Track List:
- The Ol’ Grizz
- Holy Diver
- Little Lord Fentanyl
- Duchess (Live)
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
