Primus have released a new EP called “A Handful Of Nuggs” which includes a cover of Dio‘s “Holy Diver.” Les Claypool and co. join forces Puddles Pity Party for the Dio cover, with Michael Geier‘s clown alter ego providing the vocals. The four-track EP also features Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer frontman Maynard James Keenan, who sings on the track “Little Lord Fentanyl.”
Stream “Holy Diver” feat. Puddles Pity Party via the YouTube player below:
“A Handful Of Nuggs” is led by “The Ol’ Grizz” and rounded out by “Duchess (And The Proverbial Mind Spread)” which was recorded live at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The EP is available on streaming platforms, with a special edition 12-inch vinyl available for pre-order ahead of a July 22 release.
“A Handful Of Nuggs” is the first Primus material to feature drummer John Hoffman who replaced Tim “Herb” Alexander.
Stream “The Ol’ Grizz” via the YouTube player below:
“The Ol’ Grizz” and “Holy Diver” cover by Primus is out now via Prawn Song Records under exclusive license to ATO Records. Stream now and Pre-Order CD & LP here: https://ffm.to/ahandfulofnuggs
Primus UK and European tour 2026:
Jul 31 – Milan Circolo Magnolia, Italy
Aug 03 – Ljubljana, SLO @ Krizanke
Aug 06 – Warsaw, POL @ Masovian Voideship
Aug 07 – Jaromer, CZE @ Brutal Assaut Festival
Aug 08 – Kortrijk, BEL @ Alcatraz Festival
Aug 10 – Frankfurt, GER @ Batschkapp
Aug 11 – Cologne, GER @ Carlswerk Victoria
Aug 13 – Carhaix-Plouguer, FRA @ Motocultor Festival
Aug 15 – Eindhoven, NET @ Dynamo Metalfest
Aug 17 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Academy
Aug 18 – Glasgow, UK @ Barrowland Ballroom
Aug 19 – London, UK @ O2 Forum Kentish Town
Aug 21 – Bristol, UK @ ArcTanGent Festival