Primus is giving fans an update on their search for a drummer following the sudden departure of their drummer Tim Alexander in October.
The band is “taking submissions from all points in the universe” and in a new post on Instagram they explained, “We have been swimming in these submissions and it is very encouraging.”
They went on to tell hopefuls, “One thing we have found is that those who submit and post on YouTube get a much better “look” as it were. Some have chosen other formats to submit and it is often a bit more challenging to view them, sometimes impossible. Please submit (or resubmit if compelled) and post video to YouTube using #primusdrumaudition. That way you can rest assured your performance gets viewed and also potentially rated by the PRIMUS world community.”
The band gave one final piece of advice saying, “Often players are sending in recordings playing along with Primus songs, which is great, but try to include something else that also reflects your creativity and personality as a player. Smashy cymbals and fast metal riffs don’t impress as much as dynamics, finesse, originality, and pocket. Be musical, not athletic. During our recording career, the drum throne has been held by three amazing players with three very different approaches. Avoid focusing on just one. We aren’t looking for a clone.”
The band says auditions will be starting in January.
