UK emo revival heroes Crash Of Rhinos are making their grand return next month with Logbook, their first album in 13 years. They told us all about it. Today, they’re following lead single “Figures Of Light” with an impassioned, anthemic new one called “Recurring.” If you like your emo fast and melodic, with a perfect…
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A couple of days ago, Madonna confirmed her long-teased plans to release a new album called Confessions II this summer. The new album is the sequel to her 2005 LP Confessions On A Dance Floor, the last truly beloved Madonna album. Once again, Madonna recorded it with dance producer Stuart Price. Today, she shares its…
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For a period at the turn of the millennium, Limp Bizkit was the undisputed biggest rock band on the planet. They were the swaggering, red-cap-wearing embodiment of a movement that blended hip-hop bravado with earth-shaking riffs. Having covered this band since they were opening for Faith No More in the mid-90s, it’s clear their impact hasn’t waned.
In 2026, a whole new generation is discovering the “thirst trap” allure of the Bizkit sound. Following the tragic passing of founding bassist Sam Rivers in late 2025, the band has soldiered on, currently headlining major festivals like Rock am Ring and Download. This isn’t just a list; it’s a breakdown of how Fred Durst and Wes Borland—the genre’s most chaotic duo—changed heavy music forever.
This is the only album in the catalog created without the band’s creative visionary, Wes Borland. Following Borland’s departure in 2001, Fred Durst attempted to steer the ship alone, even handling a significant portion of the guitar work himself. While Snot guitarist Mike Smith was eventually brought in, the sessions were famously chaotic.
The result is a bloated, 68-minute record that feels more like a Durst solo project. Without Borland’s “alien riffage,” the music veers into pedestrian alternative rock. The cover of The Who’s “Behind Blue Eyes”—complete with a Speak & Spell bridge—remains a polarizing low point. It serves as definitive proof that Borland is the essential ingredient in the Bizkit formula.
After an eight-year hiatus, the original lineup returned with Gold Cobra, a deliberate attempt to reclaim the “caveman charm” of their early work. Produced by Durst and the band, the record leans away from the polish of their peak years in favor of a rawer sound. Wes Borland’s presence is felt immediately on “Shotgun,” where his “achy, bobbing guitar” work outshines Durst’s weed-themed lyrics.
However, the album suffers from a lack of the world-beating hooks that made them superstars. Tracks like “Shark Attack” try a bit too hard to recreate the “Break Stuff” energy. It’s a fun, nostalgic victory lap, but it fails to push the genre forward the way their 90s output did.
Released as a surprise on Halloween, Still Sucks is a brilliant exercise in self-awareness. At a lean 32 minutes, it’s the band’s shortest record and arguably their most focused. It understands exactly what Limp Bizkit is in the 2020s: a meme-ready, groove-heavy legacy act that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
The album features “Dad Vibes”—a track that went viral for its self-deprecating aesthetic—alongside some of Borland’s most joyously dumb riffs on “Dirty Rotten Bizkit”. As the band is currently back in the studio in 2026 working on the follow-up, Still Sucks remains the blueprint for how a legacy Nu-Metal act can stay relevant without being a parody.
The blueprint. Produced by Ross Robinson (Korn, Sepultura), this is the rawest and most hardcore-influenced record in the discography. Recorded while the band was still recovering from a near-death van accident, the album captures a primal, unhinged energy that Robinson was famous for extracting from his artists.
Borland’s experimental style—playing with his fingers instead of a pick—paired with DJ Lethal’s hip-hop textures, created a sound that was genuinely new. While their cover of George Michael’s “Faith” became the breakout hit, the true soul of the record lies in the 16-minute improvised jam “Everything.”
This is the sound of the absolute peak of the Nu-Metal explosion. Chocolate Starfish was a full-throttle bid for mainstream dominance, selling 1.05 million copies in its first week. Despite initial friction with Rick Rubin, the band brought back Terry Date to steer the production, resulting in a maximalist sound that defined the turn of the millennium.
With anthem after anthem—”Rollin’,” “My Generation,” and “Take A Look Around”—the album was inescapable. While it carries more filler than its predecessor, its cultural impact is undeniable. It cemented the band as modern rock gods.
The undisputed #1. This is the album where Limp Bizkit became a global entity. Produced by Terry Date (Pantera, Deftones), the record is a masterclass in production, offering a more melodic and sophisticated sound without losing the mosh-pit energy.
Date’s influence allowed Borland’s guitars to become more dynamic and textured, while DJ Premier’s work on “N 2 Gether Now” provided the most authentic hip-hop crossover in metal history. From the explosive “Break Stuff” to the vulnerable “Re-Arranged,” there is zero filler on this 16-million-selling masterpiece. It is the definitive record of the Nu-Metal era.
For a period at the turn of the millennium, Limp Bizkit was the undisputed biggest rock band on the planet. While critics point to their 1997 debut for its raw energy, Loaded Radio ranks Significant Other (1999) as the best Limp Bizkit album for its perfect balance of hip-hop groove and explosive rock riffs. Despite the loss of bassist Sam Rivers in 2025, the band remains a touring titan in 2026, with new music currently in production.
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The Summer Of ’99 & Beyond Cruise is returning in 2027, and Scott Stapp and company have put together their most stacked lineup yet for what will be the fifth sailing of the fan-favourite rock event at sea.
In partnership with Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, and set for April 17–21, 2027, the cruise departs from Miami aboard the Norwegian Joy, bound for Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas — and this time, very special guests Breaking Benjamin will join Creed at the top of a bill that reads like a greatest-hits playlist of late-’90s and early-2000s hard rock.
Sevendust, Hoobastank, Our Lady Peace, Hinder, Fuel, Drowning Pool, Fastball, Sponge, The Flys, and Ashes Of Billy round out the announcement, with more names still to come. Zach Myers of Shinedown will also appear, while Eddie Trunk and DJ Rock Feed return as hosts.
Creed — Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall, and Scott Phillips — will headline with two pool deck sets. Given that all four previous editions sold out completely, anyone with even a passing interest in nabbing a cabin should move fast.
Alumni pre-sales open April 30–May 1 and May 4–5. First-round presale signups close May 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET, with final-round signups wrapping May 11. Public on-sale begins May 13 at 2:00 p.m. ET at summerof99cruise.com. A $100 saving is available during the presale window, with prices rising on May 13.
The first 850 cabins booked also get a choice of perks: an exclusive 30-minute Creed acoustic set, a photo with the band, or a 30-minute Q&A with Breaking Benjamin — subject to availability.
Beyond the onboard experience, cruisers will have the chance to enjoy a shore excursion to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, an idyllic private island paradise known for its white sand beaches and clear blue waters. Guests who purchase a beverage package will be able to use it for all-inclusive drinks on Great Stirrup Cay. Please note: Shore excursions will not be available until 4-6 weeks before sailing. Cruisers will be able to book an excursion upon receipt of their reservation number.
Creed‘s post-reunion momentum has been impossible to ignore. Since officially reforming in July 2023, the band logged more than 60 dates in 2024, another 30 in 2025, and headlined their own two-day land festival — all while pulling record crowds. Their catalogue remains extraordinary on paper: Human Clay (1999) is RIAA diamond-certified with over 11 million U.S. sales, placing them in company with Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, and Metallica. Weathered (2001) debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. A reunion that hasn’t been about nostalgia, but more about a genuine return to form.
The cruise format suits them perfectly. It gives the band room to breathe, and gives fans a weekend-long immersive experience that a standard arena show simply can’t replicate.
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