In a soon-to-be-published in-depth interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Rage Against the Machine (RATM) bassist Tim Commerford says he apologizes on behalf of the band for inspiring acts like Limp Bizkit. It is surprising to some but many seem to accept the legend's sentiment. According to him, "I do apologize for Limp Bizkit," he admitted. "I really do. I feel really bad that we inspired such bullsh*t."
This comes after a proclamation by Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst that RATM was "the rap-rock band that started this sh*t." This happened last year in New York's Best Buy Theater as they went on to cover RATM's "Killing in the Name" which was released in 1992. Limp Bizkit has covered this song more than a hundred times already.
Later while still performing the song, Durst went on to add, "When I first heard this song, that sh*t hit me right the f*ck here," and he pointed to his heart. "And this next part" where RATM's Zach de la Rocha's repeatedly screams "F*ck you!/I won't do what you tell me!"-"changed my life."
Apparently the feeling is not mutual at all. Commerford adds to his earlier comment, "They're gone, though. That's the beautiful thing. There's only one left, and that's Rage, and as far as I'm concerned, we're the only one that matters." Apparently the RATM bassist is unaware that Limp Bizkit still tours, Ultimate Classic Rock reported.
The Independent UK also commented that while Limp Bizkit may be undeterred by these unfiltered and raw comments, it may prevent them from performing "Killing in the Name" again. Limp Bizkit shot to fame with their 2000 album Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water.
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