The opportunity to take over the drums for multi-platinum alternative metal weirdos Primus has proven to be a coveted position, with some 5,000 participants having taken their shot at the role since the band launched open auditions in mid-November. If you missed the news, the group unexpectedly found themselves down a member in October, following the sudden departure of Tim “Herb” Alexander from their roster.
Since launching the auditions, the outfit have offered up some guidance in what they are seeking in a new member. However, it would appear some bad actors have also been taking advantage of those hopeful to land the spot.
According to a post made yesterday (December 19th) by the band’s vocalist/bassist Les Claypool, some individual, or individuals, have taken to masquerading as representatives of the band and contacting those hoping to assume Alexander‘s former role. Claypool stated:
“As we begin to wrap up the process of scouring the over 5,000 applications we’ve received and we begin to schedule the auditions for later in January, we unfortunately have been plagued by a handful of pranksters who think it is funny to contact some of the applicants on their own and pretend to be a representative from PRIMUS. Although this is obviously the work of some extremely clever individuals whose intellect and sophistication must far exceed any of the general public to the point that none of us are really able to comprehend and appreciate this kind of humor, it is our duty here in the PRIMUS camp to at least give a “heads up” as it were, to those who may be duped by these sad individuals who are obviously struggling with their own insecurities and shriveled genitalia.
Please note that any correspondence from PRIMUS to would-be drum candidates will come from our management and will have confirmation information within the email.
Sorry for any inconvenience if you’ve experienced any of this.”
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