“The system is still very imperfect”

Fred Durst discussed Limp Bizkit’s recent decision to cancel the remainder of their US tour for the first time.

The group’s “Limited Last Minute Post Pandemic Popup Party Edition” tour was halted last weekend “out of excess of caution and concern for the safety of the group, the team and, above all, the fans,” explained a statement.

Frontman Durst later denied rumors the tour was cut short after a band member fell ill with the coronavirus, writing on Instagram: “Let’s be clear: 1. [Guitarist] Wes Borland does not have COVID. 2. The system is seriously defective. 3. We don’t care much about BS… We care about you a lot… Daddy vibes are coming soon.

Durst has now expanded on those comments in a new interview with Billboard, repeating his message that “in short, the system is still very imperfect”.

“Even though artists, crews, staff and promoters do their best to ensure safety on and behind the stage, it does not guarantee the safety of the public as a whole,” he said.

“We’re all in the same boat, and we all – individually and as a whole – need to do our best to be as responsible and proactive as possible to move forward to fight and stop the spread of COVID. “

Durst added that no specific incident had prompted Limp Bizkit to cancel his tour, saying it was “just a perception”.

“It’s one for all and all for one, or it’s just not going to work,” said Durst. “I am ready to do my part. Are you?”

Limp Bizkit’s performance at Lollapalooza last month subsequently saw the band enjoy a huge increase in their music’s streams and sales.