Primus' longtime drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander has abruptly left the band.
Alexander's departure was announced by Primus bassist/vocalist Les Claypool and guitarist Larry LaLonde.
They said in a statement that Alexander informed them about the surprise departure in an e-mail he sent on October 17, stating that "effective immediately he would no longer be involved" with the band.
"It came as a complete shock to all of us here in the Primus camp," they added.
"On the heels of a wonderful spring & summer of touring and some fabulous plans ahead, it has been a bit bewildering for us that Herb would so abruptly opt out. After several attempts to communicate with Herb, his only response was another email stating that he has 'lost his passion for playing.' As disappointing as that is, we respect his choice," the statement says.
Alexander will be replaced with Primus' former touring drummer Danny Carey for the upcoming Tool Live In The Sand festival to be held in the Dominican Republic in March 2025.
For the Sessanta tour, scheduled for April, the band plans on searching for the "Greatest Drummer on Earth."
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