"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 9/15/25)
77
%
Based on
22
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 147 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Primus is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Primus concert reviews describe live shows and performances as memorable, career-spanning, flawless, psychedelic, powerful, eclectic, and funky.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Primus concerts? Primus concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to three hours long.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book Primus? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Primus range from $150,000 - $300,000, with Primus's current estimated booking fee to be around $150,000.
On tour
The Fox Theater, Oakland, CA, United States, (December 30); Fox Theater, Oakland, CA, United States, (December 31);
Primus is a San Francisco-based band formed in the mid-1980s by two ex-members of thrash metal band Blind Illusion: Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde. Les (vocals and bass guitar) has been the only constant member.
Has Performed With
The Fungi Ensemble, The Chocolate Factory, Mastodon, Gogol Bordello, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, Coheed and Cambria
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
AzCentral.com (USA)
August 2, 2025
%
Primus and their new drummer are gloriously eccentric as ever in Phoenix concert
Primus brought the metal rock-n-funk to Red Hat Amphitheater on Wednesday night in Raleigh. The crowd was full of enthusiastic fans, including one dressed as a hotdog and another wearing a cool sea captain's hat
