Les Claypool Archives
Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade Returns With New Live EP Ahead of Claypool Gold Tour
Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade will release "Return of the Live Frogs: Volume 1" on May 22, 2026, just as the Claypool Gold tour gets underway.
Les Claypool and Sean Lennon Team with WILLOW for New Single “The Golden Egg of Empathy”
Les Claypool, Sean Lennon and WILLOW release the animated video for “The Golden Egg of Empathy,” a playful, bass driven single from the Claypool Lennon Delirium.
Les Claypool Announces New Claypool Lennon Delirium Album, Shares “Golden Egg of Empathy”
Les Claypool calls it the most labor-intensive record of his career. The Claypool Lennon Delirium return with a new concept album and summer tour.
Les Claypool Expands Primus Lore With “Frizzle Fry” Graphic Novel, “The Phantoms of Barrington Hall”
Les Claypool announces "Frizzle Fry: The Phantoms of Barrington Hall," a new graphic novel expanding Primus lore. Pre-orders are open now.
Watch Marcus Miller Join Primus for a Surprise Bass Moment at the Bass Magazine Awards
I was at the Bass Magazine Awards in Santa Ana earlier this week and I’m not even kidding when I say nothing topped Marcus Miller sitting in with Primus. I’ve been to my fair share of bass events but this was a different level of magic. The room was a who’s who of low end heroes and rising stars, and...
Les Claypool Announces “Claypool Gold” Tour Featuring Primus, Frog Brigade, and Claypool Lennon Delirium
Les Claypool announces the “Claypool Gold” tour, performing nightly with Primus, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, plus a new song and album tease.
The Bass Magazine Awards Return This Week Remember John Patitucci’s Standout 2024 Performance
John Patitucci leads an all star band at the Bass Magazine Awards in a performance that highlights musical interplay and tone.
Bass Magazine Is About to Take Over NAMM Week With One of 2026’s Biggest Bass Events
The 2026 Bass Magazine Awards are coming up during NAMM week and are shaping up to be one of the biggest bass events of the year.
No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists – #1: Why Les Claypool Still Leads the Way
Les Claypool finishes at No. 1 on No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists list following a standout year of gear, touring, and Primus highlights.
Sean Lennon Reveals Claypool Lennon Delirium’s 2026 Return With New Concept Double Album
Sean Lennon confirms Claypool Lennon Delirium will return in 2026 with a new double concept album exploring AI and the paperclip dilemma.
Watch Buckethead and Primus Blow Up the Final Night of Ozzfest ’99
Primus' full Ozzfest 1999 set has been remastered and released in pro-shot form, complete with a surprise guest appearance from Buckethead.
Les Claypool Tells the Wild Story Behind the South Park Theme Song
Les Claypool recalls how Primus wrote the South Park theme in Rick Beato’s interview, from a slower draft to one of TV’s most iconic songs.