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Primus Announces 2022 Rush Tribute Tour Dates
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Primus Announces 2022 Rush Tribute Tour Dates

Primus had to reschedule their Rush Tribute tour three times, but now they’re making up for it. After wrapping up the first leg in October, the band has unveiled a second leg of their “A Tribute to Kings” tour.

Les Claypool Learning from Geddy Lee for Primus Tour
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Les Claypool Learning from Geddy Lee for Primus Tour

After several postponements, Primus is heading out on their epic “A Tribute To Kings” tour. Les Claypool has been very open about his eagerness for the outing as well, and apparently, he’s been practicing up – and learning the parts from Geddy Lee.

Primus Announces Rescheduled Rush Tribute Tour Dates
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Primus Announces Rescheduled Rush Tribute Tour Dates

Primus has once again announced dates for their “A Tribute To Kings” tour, which will feature Les Claypool and the band performing Rush’s “A Farewell to Kings”. The trek has been rescheduled several times, but Claypool says this time looks promising.

Primus Announces “Alive From Pachyderm Station” Streaming Event
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Primus Announces “Alive From Pachyderm Station” Streaming Event

Like every band this year, Primus was forced to cancel all of their plans for 2020. However, the band has just announced a virtual concert called “Alive From Pachyderm Station” that will be airing Friday, December 11th.

Primus Reschedules Rush Tribute Tour
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Primus Reschedules Rush Tribute Tour

It’s been a roller coaster of emotions for Primus fans this year. The band’s highly anticipated “A Tribute to Kings” tour, which will feature Les Claypool and the gang performing Rush’s “A Farewell to Kings” in full, has been rescheduled for 2021.

Primus “A Tribute to Kings” Tour Officially Postponed
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Primus “A Tribute to Kings” Tour Officially Postponed

Primus has officially postponed their upcoming Rush tribute tour, which was also set to feature Wolfmother, The Sword, and Battles. Luckily, it seems the band is still committed to making it happen once quarantine restrictions are lifted.

Primus to Play Rush Album on “A Tribute to Kings” Tour
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Primus to Play Rush Album on “A Tribute to Kings” Tour

Les Claypool and Primus will be paying tribute to Rush this year with an extensive tour. The “A Tribute to Kings” shows will feature the trio performing Rush’s “A Farewell To Kings” in its entirety at each show in addition to an all-Primus set.

Slayer Announces Final Tour Dates with Primus, Ministry, Philip Anselmo
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Slayer Announces Final Tour Dates with Primus, Ministry, Philip Anselmo

Since announcing their farewell tour last year, Slayer has been unleashing their signature thrash metal around the world. The band announced the final leg of dates, dubbed “The Final Campaign,” with Primus, Ministry, and Philip Anselmo.

Primus: “Tommy the Cat” with Upright Bass
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Primus: “Tommy the Cat” with Upright Bass

Wayne Brannon shared this video on the No Treble Facebook group, and it got my attention. “A little fun! From 1992, Primus appears as Bob Cock and His Yellow Socks for a jazzed up version of ‘Tommy The Cat’!” he wrote. Les Claypool’s bass line on the song is so iconic that hearing him take a different direction on the...

Primus Adds to Final 2018 Tour Dates
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Primus Adds to Final 2018 Tour Dates

After announcing the final batch of tour dates in support of their latest album, The Desaturating Seven, Primus has listened to the fans and added a handful more dates for the rest of the year. The band has been performing the album, which is based on a trippy goblin-themed children’s book, in full during their shows alongside classic tracks. Les...

Primus Announces Final “The Desaturating Seven” Tour Dates
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Primus Announces Final “The Desaturating Seven” Tour Dates

Primus has been pounding the pavement in support of their latest rainbow goblin-themed album, The Desaturating Seven, for the better part of a year, but Les Claypool says a new batch of dates this fall will mark the end of the tour cycle. “This will be the last Primus run for a bit as we will need to cool-out for...

Primus and Mastodon Team Up for Expansive Tour
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Primus and Mastodon Team Up for Expansive Tour

The bass will be riding high this spring as Primus and Mastodon have announced a co-headlining tour. With Les Claypool and Troy Sanders at the helm of each band, the tour is not to be missed. The lengthy trek kicks off May 6th at Red Rocks in Colorado before heading South, up the Northeast, through the Midwest, and down the...