:"Can a redirect really be a primary topic?" - Good question. I associate the topic title with the Metallica song.  I think if you did a straw poll to music fans, most would also associate it with Metallica first. Looking at the article for the band, to me it doesn't meet the notability of a band.  WP:BAND #5 states "Has released two or more albums on a major record label or on one of the more important indie labels".  This band has released only two albums, on a label that doesn't (yet) have its own article, hence not meeting this requirement. The current article shows the band existed, but doesn't really offer any WP:GNG. '''''' Dick Laurent is dead