Fred Durst may have made a name for himself on the strength of Limp Bizkit's uniquely aggressive brand of heavy rock, but he's apparently undergone something of a metamorphosis in recent years, and is now set to unleash his new sound upon the world. Speaking to NYMag about Limp Bizkit's forthcoming comeback 'Gold Cobra' album, Durst said that he found a lot of inspiration from the music of French electro group Daft Punk. As he says of the group's sound, "The music definitely feels dance-y. There are deeper emotional songs; there are a lot of groovy, dance-y songs; and there are a couple that have a Daft Punk feel. We have one song -- and I don't know if it'll end up on the record -- that's definitely got a robot-rock vibe. I love that stuff. I love electronic music, and I love drum and bass. Daft Punk always seem to have their finger on the pulse."
Durst also mentioned that his personal life has calmed down in recent years, citing his newfound passion for golf, which, he admits, might sound strange to fans of the group's early, hardcore sound. "I get a lot of heat from the fans," Durst acknowledges. "They'll say things like, 'How can we take you seriously with Limp Bizkit when you're golfing?' And I just say, 'Well, one day you'll be golfing too.'"
1. I can't wait to hear the new album!!
They have a new song called "Why Try" posted on their website and they have this HILARIOUS video talking about their upcoming tour.
limpbizkit.com is where it's all at!
Posted at 9:24PM on Jun 14th 2010 by Veronica