PRIMER 55 was formed in 1997 by guitarist Bobby Burns, and vocalist J-Sin, whose groundbreaking fusion of Hard Edged Metal/Hardcore and Hip Hop earned the band a handful of hit singles including the omnipresent LOOSE, still a staple on Rock radio playlists today.
After the release of their self-titled debut on the independent Propellant Transmissions label, Primer 55
signed to Island/Def Jam and released their landmark major label debut, Introduction to Mayhem, co- produced by Burns, which featured appearances from Incubus? Chris Kilmore and Hed PE frontman Jared Gomes. The band toured relentlessly in its support, including an appearance on the 2000 Ozzfest alongside Soulfly, Ozzy, Pantera, Incubus, Queens of the Stone Age, Black Label Society and (THC labelmates) Slaves on Dope. In fact, from 1999-2003, Primer 55 did over 200 shows a year.