Primus: Little Lord Fentanyl – The story of the monster drummer.

Your moment of the unexpected begins now.

Some bands go their own way, unperturbed by conventions. And sometimes they write stories that are so incredible that you can hardly believe them. This moment of the unexpected is exactly what you’ll experience when Primus’ “Little Lord Fentanyl” plays on Mother Earth Radio. As the latest addition to our high-resolution program, this track invites you to discover a band that is constantly reinventing itself – and in the process has uncovered a true drumming marvel.

The soul of music: craftsmanship you can feel.

Primus, the legendary combo from the Bay Area, is known for its unique, unconventional sound. But when it came to finding a new drummer, they took a route that was as unconventional as their music itself: Instead of asking a known quantity like Danny Carey from Tool or another star, they started an internet audition. Les Claypool and co. watched over 6,000 video submissions, went through a meticulous casting series and finally made an incredible discovery: John “Hoffer” “Hoffington” Hoffmann, a relatively unknown no-name from Shreveport, Louisiana.

“Little Lord Fentanyl” is the first track with John Hoffmann on drums, and what a debut! He is an absolute monster on the kit, fitting seamlessly into the trio extravaganza and adding a new, fascinating dimension to Primus’ sound. It’s the pure, unadulterated energy of three exceptional musicians finding each other in the moment of playing together. This Hollywood-ready story is made even more incredible by the involvement of another Bay Area friend: Maynard James Keenan of Tool contributes backing vocals – an absolute dream casting!

The journey of sound: From the original to your ear.

As you would expect from Mother Earth Radio, you will receive this track in the highest quality. Les Claypool himself did a great job on the engineering front here, producing the recording in 96 kHz / 24 bit at his Rancho Relaxo. This is high-resolution audio at its finest, preserving every detail of Hoffman’s explosive drum work, Claypool’s distinctive bass and LaLonde’s avant-garde textures.

Composition with character: an invitation to discover.

“Little Lord Fentanyl” is typical Primus: quirky, rhythmically complex and full of surprising twists and turns. It’s music that challenges you and draws you into its very own world. At Mother Earth Radio we celebrate exactly this kind of composition – bold, unconventional and far removed from the computer retort of the mainstream. This is music that demands attention and rewards with a unique listening experience.

Your moment. Mother Earth Radio. Welcome home.

Mother Earth Radio is your portal to these unadulterated sound experiences. It’s the place where you not only hear music, but feel it – music that is grounding and centering. Here you will find a community that understands the value of real music and celebrates the moment of sound.

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