"Primus have surprise-released a new four-song EP titled A Handful of Nuggs that includes the brand-new single "The Ol' Grizz." The track offers a preview of the band's long-awaited new album, which is expected to arrive in 2027. The new EP comes ahead of the previously announced "Claypool Gold Tour," a bill including the three Les Claypool-led projects Primus, the Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Fearless Flying Frog Brigade. The outing kicks off May 20th in Reno, Nevada, with tickets available here."
"The EP is rounded out by a cover of Dio's "Holy Diver" featuring Puddles Pity Party, the aforementioned "Little Lord Fentanyl," and a live version of "Duchess (And the Proverbial Mind Spread)." "The Ol' Grizz" sees the band return to the mutant dark funk-country-metal they pioneered on records like Sailing the Seas of Cheese and Pork Soda. It contains a classic busy Les Claypool rolling bass line and showcases the Neil Peart-inspired work of new drummer John Hoffman."
"Primus then break into a proggy and atmospheric instrumental bridge to bring elements of their more atmospheric and mature work. Stream the entire new EP A Handful of Nuggs and see the artwork and tracklist, as well as the complete "Claypool Gold Tour" dates, below. A physical release of the EPis set to arrive on July 20th, with pre-orders available here."
"Get Primus Tickets Here It's been nearly a decade since Primus released their last studio album, 2017's The Desaturating Seven, although they did release new songs on the 2022's Conspiranoid EP and 2024's Sessanta E.P.P.P (a collab with Maynard James Keenan on the track "Pablo's Hippos", as well as the stand-alone single "Little Lord Fentanyl" featuring Puscifer in 2025."
Primus surprise-released a four-song EP titled A Handful of Nuggs, including the brand-new single “The Ol' Grizz.” The track previews the band’s long-awaited new album expected in 2027. The EP arrives before the previously announced Claypool Gold Tour, featuring three Les Claypool-led projects: Primus, the Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Fearless Flying Frog Brigade. The tour begins May 20 in Reno, Nevada, with tickets available online. Primus’ last studio album was 2017’s The Desaturating Seven, with newer releases including Conspiranoid EP, Sessanta E.P.P.P, and the 2025 single “Little Lord Fentanyl” featuring Puscifer. The EP also includes a cover of Dio’s “Holy Diver” featuring Puddles Pity Party and a live version of “Duchess (And the Proverbial Mind Spread).” “The Ol' Grizz” returns to mutant dark funk-country-metal, featuring Les Claypool’s rolling bass and new drummer John Hoffman’s Neil Peart-inspired work, plus a proggy atmospheric instrumental bridge. The EP streams in full, with artwork and tracklist provided, and a physical release set for July 20 with pre-orders available.
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