Fred Durst's 'Secret' 1998 Interview: Why They Wanted to Bleed for Their Fans

Dive into this rare, unearthed interview with Fred Durst and Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit from the height of the Family Values Tour in December 1998. In this candid and often chaotic conversation, Fred reflects on the "illusion" of the music business, addresses the controversy surrounding their lyrics, and shares the origin story of their brotherhood with Korn. From childhood Halloween pranks to their visions for the "New Millennium," this interview offers a raw look at the band just before they became global superstars. The duo discusses their creative process, their respect for tour mates like Ice Cube, and their plans to "bleed all over" their upcoming records to give fans something more than just another hit—true heart and soul. Key Moments: [00:22] – Fred Durst on the honesty (or lack thereof) in the music business. [01:21] – Addressing "narrow-minded" critics and parental protests. [02:40] – How parental resistance actually helps the band get bigger. [03:30] – Fred and Wes share their favorite childhood Halloween pranks. [05:01] – Fred reveals what his father (a Presbyterian minister) thinks of Limp Bizkit. [07:18] – Respect for Ice Cube and the energy of the Family Values Tour. [09:15] – The origin story: How Fred "scarred up" Korn with bad tattoos. [10:20] – Sneak peek into the concept for their next music video. [11:45] – Fred and Wes discuss their secret movie project, "The Weapon and the Liquidator." [13:54] – Looking ahead to the next album: "We’re going to bleed all over this record." #LimpBizkit #FredDurst #WesBorland #FamilyValuesTour #NuMetal #90sMusic #Korn #MusicInterview #IceCube #RockHistory #TheWeaponAndTheLiquidator #RareInterview