Primus' Les Claypool Announces New Live EP with Fearless Flying Frog Brigade

The four-track 'Return of the Live Frogs: Volume 1' offers extended performances showcasing the group's improvisational spirit.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:00am

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A striking abstract composition of jagged black silhouettes and bold red geometric shapes, conveying the raw, improvisational energy of a live musical performance.Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade promises an immersive live experience with their new extended-play release.Reno Today

Primus frontman Les Claypool has announced a new live EP with his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade. The four-track set, titled 'Return of the Live Frogs: Volume 1', is due out on May 22 and features extended performances ranging from seven to twelve minutes that capture the group's improvisational style and raw, in-the-moment energy.

Why it matters

Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade is known for its dynamic live shows, where the structure of the songs gives way to exploration and no two performances are exactly alike. This new live EP will offer fans an immersive snapshot of the group's distinctive sound and improvisational approach.

The details

The four-track 'Return of the Live Frogs: Volume 1' EP will showcase the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade's ability to stretch out songs and dive into extended jams. According to the press release, the performances 'offer a raw, immersive snapshot of a group that has always thrived in the moment, where structure gives way to exploration and no two performances land quite the same way twice.'

  • The Fearless Flying Frog Brigade will launch a tour alongside Primus and The Claypool Lennon Delirium on May 20 in Reno, Nevada.
  • The 'Return of the Live Frogs: Volume 1' EP is due out on May 22, 2026.

The players

Les Claypool

The frontman of the band Primus, who has also formed the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade as a side project known for its dynamic live performances.

Fearless Flying Frog Brigade

A side project band led by Les Claypool that is known for its improvisational live shows where the structure of the songs gives way to exploration.

Primus

The influential experimental rock band led by Les Claypool.

The Claypool Lennon Delirium

Another band project featuring Les Claypool, which will be touring alongside Primus and the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade.

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What’s next

The Fearless Flying Frog Brigade will launch a tour alongside Primus and The Claypool Lennon Delirium starting on May 20 in Reno, Nevada, in support of the new live EP.

The takeaway

This new live EP from Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade will give fans an intimate look at the group's improvisational spirit and ability to stretch out songs in dynamic live performances, showcasing why they have developed a devoted following for their one-of-a-kind live shows.