Primus Surprise-Release New EP A Handful of Nuggs

The experimental rock band Primus has surprise-released a new four-track EP titled "A Handful of Nuggs," available now on digital platforms. The release is led by the new single "The Ol' Grizz," one of the first studio recordings to feature the band's new drummer, John Hoffman.

The EP arrived without a traditional promotional rollout, offering fans immediate access to new material. In addition to "The Ol' Grizz," the collection includes a cover of Dio's "Holy Diver" performed with Puddles Pity Party, the singer and entertainer Michael Geier. It also features the 2025 single "Little Lord Fentanyl," a collaboration with Maynard James Keenan of Puscifer, and a live recording of "Duchess And The Proverbial Mind Spread" from the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia.

"The Ol' Grizz" showcases the band's signature blend of complex bass lines, warped psychedelic textures, and off-kilter rhythms, marking Hoffman's official studio debut. Hoffman, a native of Shreveport, joined Primus in 2025 after a global audition process.

A special-edition 12-inch vinyl release of the EP is scheduled for July 22, with pre-orders now available. The surprise release comes as the band prepares for its upcoming...