Yesterday, April twenty sixth, noticed nü-metal champs Limp Bizkit hyperlink up with thrash steel icons Metallica for the primary of their six exhibits collectively this summer time. Bizkit are simply one in all a number of outfits scheduled to open for Metallica throughout their touring over the following few months, with the likes of Pantera, Suicidal Tendencies & Ice 9 Kills additionally being booked.
Whereas Metallica and Limp Bizkit beforehand launched into a extra conventional run collectively again in 2003 as a part of the ‘Summer time Sanitarium Tour, this newest trek is proscribed to scattered stops. Effectively forward of it, Limp Bizkit have been already displaying their reverence for the mighty Metallica, steadily performing tan abridged rendition of the title monitor to Californian steel kings’ revered 1986 album, “Grasp Of Puppets“.
Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland even took it a step additional earlier this month, showcasing his artistic take on Metallica‘s instrumental masterpiece, “Orion“. Now, as seen throughout final night time’s set on the Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON, the ever-flamboyant Borland made a extra refined nod to the legacy of Metallica throughout their opening set.
Borland adorned his guitar with the phrase ‘EET PHO’ — a tribute to the phrase ‘EET FUK’ that was emblazoned upon Metallica vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield‘s beloved 1987 ESP MX220 that he used extensively all through the mid to late 80s.
Within the beneath video shared by a fan, that homage is nearly a blink-and-you-miss-it second, which is probably why the clip even spurred a remark from Borland himself. Replying to a fan who seen the nod within the video, Borland supplied “how did you even see that within the video?”
Limp Bizkit‘s remaining dates with Metallica & Ice 9 Kills over the approaching weeks embody:
05/03 Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium
05/23 Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Monetary Subject
06/06 Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
06/20 Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium
06/27 Denver, CO – Empower Subject at Mile Excessive
When you’re curious, Limp Bizkit‘s setlist for final night time ran as follows:
“Take A Look Round”
“Scorching Canine” (Metallica‘s “Creeping Demise” breakdown)
“Nookie”
“Full Nelson”
“My Era”
“Grasp Of Puppets” (partial Metallica cowl)
“Rollin’ (Air Raid Automobile)”
“My Means”
“Dad Vibes”
“Religion” (George Michael cowl)
“Break Stuff”
