Wes Borland

Wes Borland is a highly influential guitarist and backing vocalist in the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, as well as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the alternative and industrial rock band Black Light Burns.

Guitarist

February 7, 1975

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Wes Borland, an American rock musician, is best known as the co-founder and guitarist of the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, which gained mainstream success in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He is also the lead vocalist and guitarist of the alternative and industrial rock band Black Light Burns and co-founder of the experimental metal band Big Dumb Face. Borland is recognized for his unconventional guitar playing style, dynamic stage presence, and inventive riffing.

Some of his notable works include Limp Bizkit’s albums “Significant Other” and “Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water,” as well as his solo project “Crystal Machete.” Apart from his music career, Borland has also worked on various art projects and designs for companies like Epiphone and ESP Guitars.

In recent years, Borland has continued to make an impact in the music industry through collaborations and new music releases with Black Light Burns. He has also sold off a significant portion of his gear collection and discussed his guitar rig in an interview with Guitar World. Additionally, Borland had a custom four-string guitar-bass hybrid made by PRS, which he considers one of the most amazing instruments he’s ever played.

Overall, Wes Borland’s contributions to music, art, and design have established him as a respected and influential figure in the rock and metal genres.