Limp Bizkit’s Lost Gem: Unreleased Track ‘Break My Back’ Unearthed from Pinkpop 1997
A rare piece of nu-metal history has surfaced, sending Limp Bizkit fans into a frenzy. An unreleased track, known as "Break My Back" or "Strain", has been unearthed from Limp Bizkit's performance at the Pinkpop festival in the Netherlands on May 18, 1997. This was before the release of their debut album, Three Dollar Bill, Y'all making it a true find for die-hard fans.
The discovery comes thanks to Pinkpop's decision to open their archives and share professionally shot footage of 90s sets. Alongside bands like Rage Against The Machine, Deftones, and Faith No More, Limp Bizkit's early performance has been remastered and uploaded.
This raw, energetic performance captures Limp Bizkit in their early days, before they became a global phenomenon . The song "Break My Back", never officially released, was reportedly played live only a handful of times. According to setlist.fm, the first debut was at Pinkpop on May 18th. The last airing was at a show in Toledo, Ohio, on November 4th. But now, thanks to this unearthed footage, a new generation of listeners can experience this previously obscure track.
Three Dollar Bill, Y'all, produced by Ross Robinson (known for his work with Slipknot, Korn, and Deftones), marked Limp Bizkit's initial taste of commercial success, reaching number 22 on the US charts. They also toured supporting Faith No More.
For those hoping for a formal release of "Break My Back", there's some potentially bad news. Frontman Fred Durst is currently embroiled in a $200 million legal battle with Universal Music Group, who own the rights to Limp Bizkit's early material. This legal hurdle could make a proper release unlikely.
Despite the legal complications, the resurfacing of "Break My Back" is a significant event for Limp Bizkit fans. It's a glimpse into the band's formative years, offering a rare opportunity to hear a song that never made it onto an album. Will this rediscovered track spark newfound interest in Limp Bizkit's early work? Only time will tell.
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