Machine Gun Kelly has announced the release of his new song “Fix Ur Face” featuring Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst. The collaboration has generated excitement among fans who see this as a sign of nu-metal’s resurgence, as shared on YouTube.
The announcement came with details about the music video’s production and fan reactions to the collaboration.
“Out everywhere. tag someone who’s face I should fix. ‘FIX UR FACE’ directed by Sam Cahill,” Machine Gun Kelly announced. “We traveled all around the world shooting this video from Prague to Ireland to London to Germany to the States.”
The song has received positive feedback from both MGK and nu-metal fans. Many have expressed enthusiasm about the genre’s potential comeback.
“Glad I lived long enough to see Nu metal make a comeback,” one Limp Bizkit fan commented on the song.
Another fan noted the song’s authentic nu-metal sound, saying “This was more Limp Bizkit sounding than I expected. I feel this shit! This was badass.”
Some fans expressed desire for more of Fred Durst’s contribution, with one commenting “Wish there was more Fred in this it would go hard with his iconic voice.”
The collaboration between MGK and Fred Durst represents a significant moment in the current music landscape. It brings together two artists from different generations of alternative music.
Kerrang! reported that the track was officially released on April 21, 2026. The publication described it as a “classic-sounding nu-metal banger.” The song features Durst’s signature intro line “time to turn this motherfucker up” and showcases MGK’s rap-rock style with lyrics like “Rock’s not dead long as I’m alive,” evoking the classic nu-metal energy that defined the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The genesis of this collaboration traces back to MGK’s live performance. YouTube documented how he debuted the track solo at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on April 8, 2026. During that performance, MGK revealed how the collaboration came about, sharing that he called Durst saying, “Sir, drop something on this,” which led to the Limp Bizkit frontman’s participation in the project.
The official music video is credited to EST 19XX LLC under Interscope Records. It represents a major crossover that blends MGK’s genre-spanning musical approach with Limp Bizkit’s distinctive sound. Revolver Magazine highlighted this collaboration as a potential highlight of nu-metal’s revival. Coverage emphasized the track’s raucous, high-energy vibe that captures the essence of both artists’ musical styles.
The release comes at a time when nu-metal has been experiencing renewed interest from both longtime fans and younger audiences discovering the genre for the first time. This collaboration between MGK, who has successfully navigated multiple genres throughout his career, and Fred Durst, the iconic frontman of one of nu-metal’s most influential bands, signals a potential bridge between the genre’s classic era and its modern evolution.
You can listen to MGK’s new song, ‘Fix Ur Face,’ featuring Fred Durst, via YouTube below.
