Limp Bizkit news and features

10 late ‘90s nu metal albums that don’t suck

By Andrew Daly published 6 December 23

Big shorts, seven-string guitars, hip-hop beats and a full workout of the quiet/loud dynamic guaranteed

This week’s essential guitar tracks: from lead guitar lightning to one of the most violent riffs of the year

By Matt Owen, Matt Parker, Jackson Maxwell, Michael Astley-Brown published 28 April 23

Everything you need to hear this week, featuring Vexed, Jason Isbell, Avatar, Plush, Tommy Emmanuel, Des Rocs and oh so very many more – now with Spotify playlist!

Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit performs on stage at the SSE Arena on December 16, 2016 in London, England.

Wes Borland on how he ended up playing guitar like a trombone, why he loves four-string electrics, his “out-of-control” gear habit – and what's next for Limp Bizkit

By Amit Sharma published 31 March 23

One of metal's most idiosyncratic players is selling off a vast array of gear from his collection – he tells Guitar World about making the tough decisions, and what survived in his current epic guitar rig

Wes Borland is selling off a huge gear haul, including the Mesa/Boogie head used on Three Dollar Bill, Y'all and a host of custom and prototype guitars

By Matt Parker published 24 March 23

The Limp Bizkit guitarist has announced an enormous gear sale – and you might be able to afford some of it

Watch Fred Durst meet the Durst Burst, a Les Paul plastered with his own face

By Sam Roche published 16 November 22

The ridiculous creation – conceived and brought to life by Chibson USA – found its way into the hands of the Limp Bizkit leader, who asked if it was a “deeply layered attempt at trolling”

Yep, Robert Fripp and Toyah have covered Limp Bizkit’s Nookie

By Michael Astley-Brown published 23 August 22

The ever-game King Crimson guitar wizard tunes down and dons a sideways baseball cap for the occasion

Limp Bizkit and fan cover Rage Against The Machine Killing In The Name

Watch Limp Bizkit invite fan onstage for a raging “karaoke” cover of Rage Against the Machine's Killing in the Name

By Matt Parker published 25 May 22

Fred Durst offers up his Dad Vibes throne as the loco local gives it his all

PRS has made Wes Borland a custom four-string guitar-bass hybrid – and he says it is “probably the most amazing instrument” he’s ever played

By Jonathan Horsley published 14 April 22

A four string guitar-bass with locking nut and tremolo? And it appears on the latest Limp Bizkit album? That's right, and it's past the prototype stage...

Wes Borland is playing Coachella with Nili Brosh in Danny Elfman’s band – and he's revealed his rig

By Jonathan Horsley published 11 April 22

The Limp Bizkit man replaces Robin Finck, who has Nine Inch Nails commitments

Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit performs on stage during Lollapalooza 2021 at Grant Park on July 31, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois

Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland gives fans an up-close look at the monstrous Out Of Style riff in new video

By Jackson Maxwell published 8 November 21

Borland took to Instagram over the weekend to correct some common mistakes he's seen in covers, and offer some tips along the way

From whammy bar magic to explosive riffs with true grit: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Sam Roche published 4 November 21

Flesh out your playlists with stellar new offerings from Nova Twins, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Smith/Kotzen, Limp Bizkit, Hana Vu, Porcupine Tree and more

[L-R] Fred Durst and Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit

Limp Bizkit will release Still Sucks – their first album in a decade – this Halloween

By Sam Roche published 29 October 21

Hear the first snippets of the album courtesy of Jake Bacon, a beer-loving music journalist who bears a striking resemblance to Wes Borland

Maxwell Hughes of The Lumineers performs onstage during Global Citizen Live on September 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California

From tortured neo-soul to festival-ready indie: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche, Matt Owen published 30 September 21

Close out September on a high note with thrilling new songs from IDLES, Wet Leg, Ghost, The Lumineers, Converge, Limp Bizkit and more

Limp Bizkit drop studio version of brand-new song, Dad Vibes

By Sam Roche published 30 September 21

The fresh track was played during the outro of their set at Lollapalooza 2021

Fred Durst and Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit perform on stage during Lollapalooza 2021 at Grant Park on July 31, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.

Watch Limp Bizkit debut new single, Dad Vibes, as Fred Durst has a senior moment

By Matt Parker published 2 August 21

The new song was played over the PA at the close of the nu-metal titans' Lollapalooza set

Dino Cazares turned down the Limp Bizkit guitarist spot in 2001

By Sam Roche published 28 May 21

The Fear Factory guitarist says he declined an offer to audition for the band following Wes Borland's departure in 2001

Eddie Van Halen allegedly pulled a gun on Fred Durst - just to get his guitar gear back

By Richard Bienstock published 27 April 20

“The greatest guitar player ever plays with the worst band ever,” Durst reportedly said of aborted EVH jam session

Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland returns to stage after breaking hand: "three fingers was enough to get the job done"

By Richard Bienstock published 18 February 20

The Bizkit man is back in action after, um, breaking some stuff

Watch: Water Breaks Through the Ceiling at a Limp Bizkit Concert and Drenches Guitarist Wes Borland’s Pedalboard

By Richard Bienstock published 22 August 18

The band was in the middle of their 1999 hit "Break Stuff" when Borland was hit with a "jacuzzi amount of water."

Ed Sheeran Covers Iron Maiden and Limp Bizkit on 'Fallon' — Video

By Damian Fanelli published 3 June 15

Last night, Ed Sheeran previewed his fictional new album—Ed Sheeran Sings Heavy Metal—on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.