Still Raging, Still Unstoppable: Limp Bizkit Are Here to Stay

Written by Aggie Anthimidou on March 24, 2025

16 March 2025, OVO Arena Wembley

Review & Photos: Aggie Anthimidou

From the first note to the final explosion of sound, Limp Bizkit delivered a performance that was nothing short of electrifying.

There is just pure pleasure in partying like it’s 1999. As frontman Fred Durst repeatedly shouted to a packed Wembley Arena last week, being at a Limp Bizkit concert brings out the angst of an entire generation. And then some.

Bringing Looserville to 12,500 fans, the band took the stage against a Miami Vice-inspired backdrop bathed in fuchsia neon, curling with ’80s aesthetics. Seeing original members—John Otto (drums), Sam Rivers (bass), Wes Borland (guitar), and DJ Lethal (turntables)—together was a thrill.

Durst, seemingly into his dad vibes era, rocking grey curls and a beard burst onto the stage with the playfulness and glee of a teenager. Meanwhile, Wes Borland—true to form—took the stage in an elaborate, colorful Day of the Dead-inspired costume, looking like he had stepped straight out of a surreal fever dream.

With anticipation built up over support sets from Bones, Ecca Vandal, N8NOFACE and Karen Dió, the energy was undeniable. But make no mistake; this is no mere nostalgia act. Alongside longtime fans, a new generation has also taken over the front row and pit, embracing Limp Bizkit as their own.

Limp Bizkit have gone transgenerational.

And there was no slow build-up. John Otto relentless drumming set the tempo, Sam Rivers laid down the bass grooves, and Wes Borland’s signature riffs tore through the arena as the set exploded with ‘Break Stuff’ and ‘9 Teen 90 Nine’ from Significant Other, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Nu-metal anthem ‘Take A Look Around’ delivered the expected full-throttle surge, its crushing riffs and pounding drums sending shockwaves through the arena, while DJ Lethal’s razor-sharp scratching added an electrifying edge. The setlist, almost equally split between Significant Other and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water, gave fans exactly what they craved.

‘Full Nelson’ kept the tradition alive by bringing fans on stage, letting them experience the mayhem up close.

The mosh pit experience was one for the books. I’ve been to a lot of concerts in my life, but the level of pit engagement, arena atmosphere and relentless energy at this show? Nearly unmatched.

Fans – a lot of them sporting the iconic red Limp Bizkit caps – created erupting circle pits all over the arena, with bodies flying crowd surfing and fists pumping to every beat. The entire arena vibrated in sync to every explosive riff. The energy was unrelenting!

Fred Durst is every inch the charismatic frontman, a master conductor of controlled chaos, commanding thousands with effortless swagger.

‘My Generation’ was explosive. “Are you awake?” Durst asked cheekily, only to be met with another wave of pit surges.

“How many people have to go to work tomorrow?”

he joked, before launching into ‘Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle)’, turning the entire arena into a full-blown party.

Then came a brief moment of respite with their cover of The Who’s ‘Behind Blue Eyes’—but not for long. Soon after, they tore into ‘Break Stuff’ again in its entirety. It was exhilarating. Though a shorter than usual set, it was masterfully orchestrated for maximum impact.