A video shared by iHeart Radio Canada on Instagram captured Fred Durst expressing his excitement about performing with Metallica.
“I cannot f*cking believe that we are playing with Metallica. It’s a dream come true,” Durst said. “I can’t believe I’m walking where James Hetfield walks.”
Durst made these remarks when Limp Bizkit performed as an opening act for Metallica at their Toronto show.
This recent display of admiration highlights the ongoing relationship between the two bands.
Entertainment Weekly reported that Limp Bizkit and Metallica shared stages during the 2003 Summer Sanitarium Tour. Metallica headlined the performances.
The dynamic between Durst and Metallica’s frontman James Hetfield has captured public interest over the years. Nu Metal Moment highlighted their appearance in a comedic segment on MTV’s Celebrity Deathmatch in 2000.
Metal Underground documented a challenging moment during the 2003 tour. Limp Bizkit had to leave the Chicago stage early due to an unruly crowd. However, the mutual respect between the bands has persisted through the decades.
The latest video reveals Durst’s continued admiration for Metallica and James Hetfield. It captures a genuine moment of fandom between accomplished musicians.
