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.
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.
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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 EP is set to arrive on July 20th, with pre-orders available here.
A Handful of Nuggs Artwork:
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<p><strong><em>A Handful of Nuggs</em> Tracklist:</strong><br />01. The Ol’ Grizz<br />02. Holy Diver (feat. Puddles Pity Party)<br />03. Little Lord Fentanyl (feat. Puscifer)<br />04. Duchess (And The Proverbial Mind Spread) (Live from the Mann Music Center, Philadelphia, PA)</p>
<p><strong>Primus Tour Dates:</strong><br />0520 – Reno, NV @ Reno Events Center<br />05/22 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater<br />05/23 – Redmond, WA @ Marymoor Live<br />05/25 – Bonner, MT @ KettleHouse Amphitheater<br />05/26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Lot at the Complex<br />05/28 – Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Amphitheatre<br />05/30 – St. Louis, MO @ The Factory<br />05/31 – Rochester Hills, MI @ Meadow Brook Amphitheatre<br />06/02 – Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion<br />06/03 – Chicago, IL @ Salt Shed<br />06/05 – Pelham, TN @ The Caverns Outdoor Amphitheater<br />06/06 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! Outdoor<br />06/09 – Portland, ME @ Thompson’s Point<br />06/10 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion<br />06/12 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center<br />06/13 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony Summerstage<br />06/14 – Columbia, MD @ All Good Now Festival<br />06/16 – Charlotte, NC @ The AMP Ballantyne<br />06/17 – North Charleston, SC @ Firefly Distillery<br />06/19 – St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre<br />06/20 – Atlanta, GA @ Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park<br />06/22 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP<br />06/23 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live at Moody Theatre<br />06/25 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory<br />06/27 – Dillon, CO @ Dillon Amphitheater<br />06/28 – Dillon, CO @ Dillon Amphitheater<br />06/30 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre<br />07/01 – San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square<br />07/03 – Long Beach, CA @ Long Beach Amphitheater<br />07/04 – Napa, CA @ Meritage Resort & Spa</p>
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