Primus Surprise-Release A Handful of Nuggs EP, Including New Song “The Ol’ Grizz”: Stream

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 .

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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 .

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A Handful of Nuggs Artwork:

A Handful of Nuggs Tracklist:

01. The Ol’ Grizz

02. Holy Diver (feat. Puddles Pity Party)

03. Little Lord Fentanyl (feat. Puscifer)

04. Duchess (And The Proverbial Mind Spread) (Live from the Mann Music Center, Philadelphia, PA)

Primus Tour Dates:

0520 – Reno, NV @ Reno Events Center

05/22 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater

05/23 – Redmond, WA @ Marymoor Live

05/25 – Bonner, MT @ KettleHouse Amphitheater

05/26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Lot at the Complex

05/28 – Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Amphitheatre

05/30 – St. Louis, MO @ The Factory

05/31 – Rochester Hills, MI @ Meadow Brook Amphitheatre

06/02 – Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion

06/03 – Chicago, IL @ Salt Shed

06/05 – Pelham, TN @ The Caverns Outdoor Amphitheater

06/06 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! Outdoor

06/09 – Portland, ME @ Thompson’s Point

06/10 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion

06/12 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center

06/13 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony Summerstage

06/14 – Columbia, MD @ All Good Now Festival

06/16 – Charlotte, NC @ The AMP Ballantyne

06/17 – North Charleston, SC @ Firefly Distillery

06/19 – St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre

06/20 – Atlanta, GA @ Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

06/22 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP

06/23 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live at Moody Theatre

06/25 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

06/27 – Dillon, CO @ Dillon Amphitheater

06/28 – Dillon, CO @ Dillon Amphitheater

06/30 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre

07/01 – San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square

07/03 – Long Beach, CA @ Long Beach Amphitheater

07/04 – Napa, CA @ Meritage Resort & Spa

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_Originally reported by [Consequence](https://consequence.net/2026/05/primus-new-ep-new-song-the-ol-grizz/)._