Korn Frontman On Limp Bizkit Reunion

Korn and Limp Bizkit toured together several times during the late '90s, most notably on the first edition of Korn's Family Values tour, and the two bands were right at the forefront of the "nu-metal" movement at the time. But now that Limp Bizkit is reuniting after being on hiatus for several years, Korn frontman Jonathan Davis told The Pulse of Radio that his relationship with singer Fred Durst has been strained for a while. "I'm happy that they're gonna play, but I just hope Fred just isn't an ass like he usually is," he said. "We'll see what happens. Hopefully Fred's got it together, 'cause there was one time when Fred was a really cool guy. The fame hit and went to his head. So I miss the old Fred. He was my buddy. So maybe he's humbled now and if he's like that then I'd definitely hang with him and be friends with him again."

Limp Bizkit announced last month that its original lineup was getting back together for a summer tour and new album, its first since 2003.

Korn and Limp Bizkit will play on several European festivals together this summer, which will give Fred and Jonathan a chance to renew their friendship.

Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland has played guitar on some tracks for Davis' upcoming solo album, which he hopes to finish recording later this year.

Thanks for the report to Blabbermouth.net.

Comments

[Phe4rTheGod]

Ah...so many going 'old-skool'...

[Xanadu_ROCK]

i'd take jonathan davis in my band over fred durst anytime

[wgroen]

Xanadu_ROCK wrote:

i'd take jonathan davis in my band over fred durst anytime

+1

[thirdeye_15]

+1 also agreed huuugely

[Toddiexxx]

wgroen wrote:

Xanadu_ROCK wrote:

i'd take jonathan davis in my band over fred durst anytime

+1

+2

[Yevrag35]

ha it'll be "old skool nu-metal"! I love ironys

[Yevrag35]

i meant to say oxymorons not ironys....damnnit

[pinata89]

...Yea, I used to like Limp's older material, but hope Fred has matured a little bit--he seems to have the psyche of a middle-schooler.

[badfish2829]

Wes Borland Rules, just throwing that out there.

[SlashFan810]

I usually never cared for LB until I got Results May Vary. That is apparently their least popular album, but to me a lot of it is raw emotion and I recommend it to any rock fan.

[Marley167]

Toddiexxx wrote:

wgroen wrote:

Xanadu_ROCK wrote:

i'd take jonathan davis in my band over fred durst anytime

+2

Beat that biotches!

[Marley167]

dammit, my comment failed

+4 anyway

[ImagineTheThorn]

Xanadu_ROCK wrote:

i'd take jonathan davis in my band over fred durst anytime

+666

[Swank]

Durst in burned already, why is coming back?? he an hes band are like the backstreetboys of newmetal!! shame!

[hoondog]

dude limp bizkit is the funniest band in the history of bands, if they come around im gonna be front row just to witness the magic!! cant wait!!

[Saint Valentine]

Xanadu_ROCK wrote:

i'd take jonathan davis in my band over fred durst anytime

Oh, hell yeah! That's what I like to call a "no brainer".

[milfeh]

Goddamn credit crunch.

[Black Hole Sun]

I'd rather have Wes Borland as a vocalist too.

[chaoticchild555]

So... when Korn is back on tour... Will David Silveria be with them again? I know that Head isn't coming back... and David's been gone for a long time...

On Durst... I hope he has matured and is back to who he used to be, old LB was good. We'll see!

And another thing, UG was misleading me... I thought that they were going to announce that he was going to be touring with them the whole time.

[disturbia]

Toddiexxx wrote:

wgroen wrote:

Xanadu_ROCK wrote:

i'd take jonathan davis in my band over fred durst anytime

+2

+infinity

[coheed_kyle08]

chaoticchild555 wrote:

So... when Korn is back on tour... Will David Silveria be with them again? I know that Head isn't coming back... and David's been gone for a long time...

On Durst... I hope he has matured and is back to who he used to be, old LB was good. We'll see!

And another thing, UG was misleading me... I thought that they were going to announce that he was going to be touring with them the whole time.

David isn't coming back. He already stated that he was done making music, he sold his drum kits. He has a family and a restaurant to maintain, which to him, is more important than Korn. Which is fine with me. Because after the past 2 albums, I have no high expectations for the new old album.

And the only thing good that ever came out of LB was Wes Borland. He WAS LB. Not Fred Durst.

[LeadSalad182]

Ok ppl go to Fred Durst's wikipedia page and the picture of him looks like Bruce Willis

Checked

[Bubbles516]

+7 Easy.

[chancellor46&2]

dude people, personally i thought that jon and sam were pretty talent too, fred was the cancer of the band and wes wasnt the whole band

[SlipKn0t005]

Davis > Durst. +1

[lord_abyssium]

fred durst is a twat

end off

[ozzynator]

fred durst is a stupid wigger.

[Switchmunky7]

David won't be coming back to KoRn cause his wrists are so weak and damaged from bad techniques in his drumming, it is sad that he is gone but who are we to judge.

[GUNIT!]

Switchmunky7 wrote:

David won't be coming back to KoRn cause his wrists are so weak and damaged from bad techniques in his drumming, it is sad that he is gone but who are we to judge.

Hilarious!
This article says

Limp Bizkit announced last month that its original lineup was getting back together for a summer tour and new album, its first since 2003.

If I remember correctly, after the Unquestionable Truth, Wes said he'd never play in/with LB ever again. hmm....

[CoreysMonster]

korn rocks, lb sucks.

in my humble (yet correct) opinion.

[Sleaze Disease]

I seem to remember reading somewhere that Wes said he was ashamed of being in Limp Bizkit.

[mastaofrocknrol]

Sleaze Disease wrote:

I seem to remember reading somewhere that Wes said he was ashamed of being in Limp Bizkit.

Maybe Fred sended his 'Getto homies' to him to make him chance his mind :P

[kryzay311]

it's sad because both of them are f*cking terrible singers, yet they both got famous "singing".

[octopig]

funniest thing ive seen in a while was a video of limp bizkit on youtube when that riot started at woodstock. He actually looks unbelievably scared when things start going wrong. Pretty funny stuff

[Raven_Flight]

Meh, it's all always Korn and Limp Bizkit
What about the deftones man?! I really think the deftones are way better than Korn or Biscuit

[David_Bowie=GOD]

Xanadu_ROCK wrote:

i'd take jonathan davis in my band over fred durst anytime

agreed, better voice and he doesn't do things on/offstage that make him look like a major douche.

Raven_Flight wrote:

Meh, it's all always Korn and Limp Bizkit
What about the deftones man?! I really think the deftones are way better than Korn or Biscuit

I also think deftones are better than both of them, I like korn too though.

[DaysoftheBlue]

kryzay311 wrote:

it's sad because both of them are f*cking terrible singers, yet they both got famous "singing".

Actually Fred wasnt that bad when they covered "Behind Blue Eyes"

[strat0blaster]

+ whatever number was last and one more.

Fred's a dick, Jon's way better vocally, and that issue aside, I'll be glad to hear the REST of Limp Bizkit making music again. I could give a sh*t about Durst's vocals. For all I care, they can just leave them off and do it instrumental - it's why I liked Bizkit anyway.

[JDZYX]

DaysoftheBlue wrote:

kryzay311 wrote:

it's sad because both of them are f*cking terrible singers, yet they both got famous "singing".

Actually Fred wasnt that bad when they covered "Behind Blue Eyes"

That cover made me cry, it was awful. They cut out the entire bridge!

Anyway, some of Limp Bizkit's stuff was okay, like 'My Way' and 'Break Stuff', but I'm not ecstatic about the reunion.

Korn are amazing though.

[SharpObject]

Hahaha. It's too funny to see those things said about Fred Durst because it is all too predictable. Who in the hell is actually interested in a LB comeback?
Btw what's with the band in the featured video. No sir I don't like it, no sir not one bit.

[Rtard_GWARRIOR]

Limp Bizkit sucks cock.

[CrazyPigeon]

It's all in the family...

[RUSTDOGG666]

I hope fred has wised up too and quits this ******* attitude that he's had in the past cause I will agree with john at first they were alright then they got popular and it went all downhill from there.

[David_Bowie=GOD]

SharpObject wrote:

Hahaha. It's too funny to see those things said about Fred Durst because it is all too predictable. Who in the hell is actually interested in a LB comeback?

dumb frat boys and fred's kind(wiggers)

[Elmo Jade Blue]

SlashFan810 wrote:

I usually never cared for LB until I got Results May Vary. That is apparently their least popular album, but to me a lot of it is raw emotion and I recommend it to any rock fan.

I always liked them BUT.....

Results may vary is their BEST work to date so I have to agree with u

[guitaringnathan]

Yevrag35 wrote:

ha it'll be "old skool nu-metal"! I love ironys

or maybe call it "new skool old metal" thats what it seems every band is doing today

[Martindecorum]

kryzay311 wrote:

it's sad because both of them are f*cking terrible singers, yet they both got famous "singing".

Davis, i believe is quiet a good singer, unique vocals which means he stands out and is memorable

[123-Trav]

milfeh wrote:

Goddamn credit crunch.

lol

[rock howard]

just end it already!!!

[metal_maniac#1]

I despise LB for covering Sanitarium, and doing a horrible job of it.

[mastaofrocknrol]

CrazyPigeon wrote:

It's all in the family...

I Lol`d at this one XD

[Peres.T.Peanut]

Limp bizkit...LOL I do hope for a new album...I WANT A FUCKING BASH FEST!!

[thebyccenter]

Limp Bizkit only have two good albums, and those are the first two. The last one, Unquestionable Truth was very good too, but it was more rapping of him than screaming. well, i give them a chance... hope they come back with their first style they did on the first album.

[TheAmenCorner89]

Peres.T.Peanut wrote:

Limp bizkit...LOL I do hope for a new album...I WANT A FUCKING BASH FEST!!

I think it will be the ultimate of all flamefests

[kdcisgod]

badfish2829 wrote:

Wes Borland Rules, just throwing that out there.

+1

[LordThon]

Wouldn't it be their first record together since 2001? I mean, Chocolate Starfish was the last to feature all original members. Wes left, Mike Smith took over for Results May Vary. Unquestionable Truth was missing Jon and Lethal. Meh!

Sleaze Disease wrote:

I seem to remember reading somewhere that Wes said he was ashamed of being in Limp Bizkit.

The way I see that is that he was ashamed of the issues within. I don't think he had a problem with what was played. They're all very talented musicians. He just didn't like the politics, as can be seen through watching the video on Unquestionable Truth. Listen to what he says regarding Jon's stint in rehab.

[beelaal85]

i love lb to hell because of chocolate starfish and the hotdog flavored water...

[Levi79]

nu metal is mediocre music, pick up a metallica album or two instead of spending your money on chocolate starsfish

[strat0blaster]

Levi79 wrote:

nu metal is mediocre music, pick up a metallica album or two instead of spending your money on chocolate starsfish

Starfish, not starsfish.

Just pointing out that if you're going to talk about something, whether in a positive or negative way, you should probably know what you're talking about.

[PopPunkPotHead]

David_Bowie=GOD wrote:

I also think deftones are better than both of them, I like korn too though.

+1, Deftones are nu-metal at its finest.
but we all had a Limp Bizkit phase, and I still maybe know most of the words so bring it on.

[Vedicardi]

so much stupid korn news as of late, whatthehell

[lemmon182]

ImagineTheThorn wrote:

Xanadu_ROCK wrote:

i'd take jonathan davis in my band over fred durst anytime

+666

Id take the one of the Jonas brothers in my band over Fred Durst anyday.. Or is that too far?

[xkalx]

Saint Valentine wrote:

Xanadu_ROCK wrote:

i'd take jonathan davis in my band over fred durst anytime

Oh, hell yeah! That's what I like to call a "no brainer".

One classic example is you.

+1

[Yerjam]

I don't care if Jonathon Davis and Fred Durst are friends or not.

[Noah1982]

Somehow I just don't feel "metal" reading this article. 2 guys from bands that were trendy rap rock in the late 90s and then lost touch because kids grew out of their crap music WHINING ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT THEY WILL BE FRIENDS AGAIN???!!!???

Nu-metal? More like "NO-METAL"

[axeslinger0u812]

I'd take neither in my band, for the record.

[Lectric Bill]

im putting my money on this never happening on fred durst being a dick

[rictazero]

this is news? who really cares? seriously...

[ShadesOfNight]

don' care for or like either bands or frontmen, but Wes Borland was a damn good guitarist

[Diablo1986]

LB can be good when they're not making ridiculous tracks like nookie... Rearranged is still one of my favorite songs from that era of music.

[HellrzngPinhead]

Know what's funny about that? Yeah, Fred Durst became a douche after becoming famous, but Jonathan Davis became a bigger ******* after not being in the spotlight anymore.

[Gibson_SG_uzr55]

I agree with Jonathan, and so does everyone else it seems. Its obvious that Durst is a wigger douche bag lol. But JD shouldnt worry. If Fred is still an *******, we'll know because Wes will quit after two weeks

[sottpwn]

Interesting to see them both on the same bill at Download.

[travislausch]

Noah1982 wrote:

Somehow I just don't feel "metal" reading this article. 2 guys from bands that were trendy rap rock in the late 90s and then lost touch because kids grew out of their crap music WHINING ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT THEY WILL BE FRIENDS AGAIN???!!!???

Nu-metal? More like "NO-METAL"

Oh yeah, because ultimate-guitar is a METAL-ONLY territory and all other music styles are not allowed.

Closed-minded people like you shouldn't exist, let alone be allowed to post on this site.

That being said, I'm more of a Korn fan than a LB fan. I guess it's cool LB are reuniting and all, but I can't see it lasting due to Fred Durst's personality.

[GangsterLi]

they've reunited then they'll disband. wes borland (i thinks its his name) will talk badly about limp bizkit to kerrang magazine then theyll reunite again and the cycle will never stop

[Disposable-Hero]

I'm happy that they're gonna play, but I just hope Fred just isn't an ass like he usually is... So maybe he's humbled now and if he's like that then I'd definitely hang with him and be friends with him again."

I doubt that little statement will build any bridges between them, and on topic; LB and Nu-Metal are dead, it's time for LB to move on.

[JamieVincent]

I think if they put out another cd like their first one, 3 dolla bill yall, I think I'd buy it. That shit was bad ass. I still rock counterfit. Don't lie, that cd was the jam.

[alfonzo99]

disturbia wrote:

Toddiexxx wrote:

wgroen wrote:

Xanadu_ROCK wrote:

i'd take jonathan davis in my band over fred durst anytime

+infinity

+69

[con job]

CoreysMonster wrote:

korn rocks, lb sucks.

in my humble (yet correct) opinion.

Jesus Christ, that's arrogant.

[Slash_HuDsOn]

disturbia wrote:

Toddiexxx wrote:

wgroen wrote:

Xanadu_ROCK wrote:

i'd take jonathan davis in my band over fred durst anytime

+infinity

indeterminate

[f1sk]

after all that drama I'm kind of surprised he's (wes) going back. It wasn't long ago Fred had that thing where he was going to replace him with some random dude on myspace.

Plus I really liked black light burns

[f1sk]

Sorry for the double post here,

but on a side note that last awesome the truth or whatever that last album was by LB was pretty good

[Pessimisticall]

badfish2829 wrote:

Wes Borland Rules, just throwing that out there.

Wes Borland=God

[Pessimisticall]

SlashFan810 wrote:

I usually never cared for LB until I got Results May Vary. That is apparently their least popular album, but to me a lot of it is raw emotion and I recommend it to any rock fan.

well said, that was when fred got down to business with vocals,aslo the unquestionable truth is edgy and a lot heavier then all other limp out to date.
i hope the unquestionable truth part two is their next album

[droptuning]

the chocolate starfish album kind of ruined LB for me, the music was awesome but the lyrics were beyond terrible. a grown man singing about spray tagging, skate boarding and his bands name and how good they are was just to much to take. like i said though the music was awesome, which was why it was so disappointing. Korn are and were always better whan LB in my opinion.

[Jmoarguitar]

fred durst is a big bag of poop

[Orion999]

I despise both bands, although LB put on a decent show at Summer Sanitarium in 2003. They're nothing without Wes Borland though.

[pyritmann]

I don't like either band, im glad nu-metal died quickly.

[FooCards]

These bands both blow heavily compared to Foo Fighers

[FooCards]

Fighters* damnit

[howrylak1]

How many cover songs will Limp Bizkit make money off of this time?

[isolated]

dude people, personally i thought that jon and sam were pretty talent too,

yeah man sam is a damn talented bassist, I'm kinda looking forward to this, they're a band I grew up with and it was sad to see it all turn to custard with the last two releases, third time lucky?

[redisni]

metal_maniac#1 wrote:

I despise LB for covering Sanitarium, and doing a horrible job of it.

you're forgetting Opiate, my friend. Butchering a fine cut from Tool.

[Vypor]

Limp bizkit only got 2 covers dickhole, unlike korns like 5 or 6, and upcoming full albuym of covers. despite that I like both bands. Limp bizkit guided me through my youth, right there next to korn. people the diss limp bizkit just havnt ever really listened, and I doubt someone that cant get that message from limp bizkit will ever be able to get it from korn ethier.

[jesussowns]

ozzynator wrote:

fred durst is a stupid wigger.

LMFAO

[AngelWolf]

limp dick suck. but.. i was expecting it to be like "im overjoyed to see them getting back together, its gunna be great" when most that say that are just being nice. at least JD is honest about it

[AngelWolf]

the least impressive reunion idea I've heard of.