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Limp Bizkit Plans New Writing Sessions Amid Unprecedented Popularity
6/27/2026, 12:55:56 PM
Resurgence and Upcoming Writing Plans
Guitarist Wes Borland confirmed that Limp Bizkit plans to enter the studio in August to develop new material, drawing on unused riffs from recent sessions. The band’s schedule has intensified with frequent live shows and heightened online engagement, which Borland linked to TikTok and nostalgia.
Key Players and Recent Lineup Changes
The upcoming sessions involve guitarist Wes Borland and vocalist Fred Durst, who typically exchange song ideas. Original bassist Sam Rivers died in October at age 48, creating a creative vacancy. Touring bassist Richie “Kid Not” Buxton, of Ecca Vandal, handles live duties, but his studio involvement is unconfirmed.
Timeline of Recent Developments
Recent milestones include the 2022 “Making Love To Morgan Wallen” partnership with Battlefield 6, the October 2023 death of bassist Sam Rivers, and a June 2024 interview at Download Festival where Borland announced August writing plans.
Background & Context
Limp Bizkit’s recent resurgence includes a 2022 partnership with the video game Battlefield 6 and high-profile appearances with artists such as MGK and Lauren Sanderson, which have broadened their audience beyond traditional nu-metal fans.
Why the Resurgence Matters
Limp Bizkit’s renewed popularity shows the commercial viability of early-2000s nu-metal in a streaming market. Attracting new listeners while retaining a legacy audience may affect touring strategies and label investment in similar acts.
Official Statements & Responses
Borland said the songwriting process usually starts with Durst presenting an idea or Borland bringing riff-based material, then joint improvisation and refinement. He described the current momentum as unprecedented, crediting improved interpersonal dynamics and shared enjoyment. Regarding Rivers’ death, Borland noted the band must decide how to proceed without his contributions and whether Buxton will join studio sessions.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources agree on the August writing window but differ on the certainty of Buxton’s role in recording sessions. No definitive statement has been released about whether a permanent replacement for Rivers will be appointed for future studio work.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Absolutely. We're planning on going in... I think we have some time in August that we're planning on going in and writing.” — Wes Borland, Guitarist, Limp Bizkit
- “I don't know whether it's TikTok or nostalgia or what it is, but we've been busy, busy, busy.” — Wes Borland
- “During the chat it was also mention that Korn frontman Jonathan Davis also thought that his band was mor epopular now than previously, to which Borland replied: We're the biggest we've ever been right now.” — Wes Borland
- “And I'm not saying that in a cocky way.” — Wes Borland
What's Next
The band aims to convene in August for writing sessions, after which they will assess the composition of new material and finalize plans for recording. Decisions about the bassist role and potential release timelines will likely be announced later in the year.
