Setlist History: Limp Bizkit Live Debut "Break Stuff" at Ozzfest '98

Want to feel old? Limp Bizkit first premiered their cult rap-rock anthem “Break Stuff” 20 years ago today. It was Ozzfest 1998 (RIP) at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio and the Fred Durst fronted band had released their debut album Three Dollar Bill, Y’all just a year prior. Their cover of “Faith” by George Michael (which George Michael apparently hated) was the title single and a hot n heavy MTV hit, along with “Counterfeit.”

Both beloved tracks made it onto the 9-song setlist that summer day in Akron. Other tracks that saw limelight was (at the time) new material off their forthcoming 1999 album Significant Other, including the coveted “Break Stuff.” The song came second to last and did it want to make the crowd want to break stuff? Probably! It was Ozzfest, afterall.

"Break Stuff" - Limp Bizkit

But the nu-metal band did more to steal the show at Ozzfest that year other than live-debuting a hit-in-the-making. They started the set by emerging from a GIANT toilet. Yup. Apparently this was them giving the other metal bands at the festival the finger for not welcoming the band with open arms. In short, this performance put Limp Bizkit on the music map.

Obviously, Durst and co. went on to discover some major fame, and they are still going strong. “Break Stuff” is charted as their second most played song live, right behind “Faith,” proving that the Florida gents have never forgotten the songs that carried them where they are today.

Shortly after this Ozzfest set, another coveted track from Significant Other would make it’s live debut, a week later, in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Yes, I’m talking about “Nookie.” Check out the full setlist from that historical Ozzfest moment below and head to the band’s website to see what they’re getting into these days. They are currently on a world tour and just completed the European leg. They’re still doing it for the nookie!

Limp Bizkit 1998 Ozzfest

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Last updated: 24 Apr 2024, 00:23 Etc/UTC