HEADLINER: LIMP BIZKIT
SUPPORT: ZHEANI
DATE: DECEMBER 6TH 2023
VENUE: FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL
REVIEWER: ANDREW TREADWELL
PHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREW TREADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY
Let me just say i have never really understood “Genre’s”, its always just music to me, but people love NuMetal, and a pioneering band of that era was Limp Bizkit
Legend has it Fred Durst named the band Limp Bizkit because he wanted a name that would repel listeners. According to Durst, “The name is there to turn people’s heads away. A lot of people pick up the disc and go, ‘Limp Bizkit. Oh, they must suck.’
The clearly dont suck because Bizkit’s return to Australian Shores for Good Things set the internet ablaze.
Last night at “The Fort”, the night kicked off with Zheani. To be blunt, not my thing, screming unintelligeble words while flailing around uncontrollably is not my thing, but if its yours, you would probably dig her.
In the ever-evolving landscape of rock and metal music, few bands have endured the test of time like Limp Bizkit. Last night was a testament to their resilience and ability to connect with fans across generations.
DJ Lethal perched high above the crowd, John Otto’s drums on stage left, the atmosphere was charged with excitement even before the band took the stage. The room erupted,as the band comically kicked off with Pure Imagination” from the Willy Wonka soundtrack, quickly shifting gears into the high-octane “Dirty Rotten Bizkit” from their latest album, STILL SUCKS.
Durst revealed his recent battle with illness, a testament to the demanding nature of touring. Yet, despite feeling under the weather, he exhibited a determination to deliver a performance that would transport fans back to the band’s heyday in the late ’90s.
Pushing through he took fans on a nostalgic journey back to the heyday of Limp Bizkit with classics like “Show Me What You Got.” The crowd, a delightful mix of old fans and young newcomers—some even bringing their children—showed how the band’s music transcends generations.
One of the night’s highlights came when Fred invited a fan on stage for a friendly duel during “Full Nelson.” The audience’s enthusiasm was amplified by a standout performance from the fan, who proved to be an unexpected crowd-pleaser.
The night continued with a hit parade that included beloved classics like “Re-Arranged” and “Boiler.” By the time they reached “Faith,” it was clear that Durst’s health was waning, but he pushed through, pouring every ounce of energy into the song. The climactic “Break Stuff” marked the show’s thrilling conclusion, reigniting the crowd’s fervor and showcasing the anthem’s status as a cultural touchstone.
Limp Bizkit undeniably offers a quality show that leaves an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to experience it. The night concluded not just with applause, but with a sense of connection, an echo of the band’s enduring legacy in the annals of rock history.
