Members of the comedy troupe Broken Lizard interrupted a Limp Bizkit performance on Saturday, July 18, at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois, by storming the stage in costume to issue a mock noise complaint. The stunt, which occurred during the opening night of Creed’s two-day Summer Of ’99 And Beyond Festival, saw the group appearing as their Vermont state trooper characters from the 2001 cult film Super Troopers.
The troupe—comprising Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske—emerged toward the end of Limp Bizkit’s set to jokingly demand the band lower the volume. While the performance was initially met with confusion by some audience members, the routine quickly transitioned into a comedic bit. One member of the troupe addressed the crowd, shouting, “Shut up, all you chicken-fuckers. With these lights on, I can see all you chicken-fuckers there.” The interaction concluded with the comedians joining the band on stage for a performance of the Limp Bizkit track “Break Stuff.”
Summer Of ’99 And Beyond Festival Details
The Summer Of ’99 And Beyond Festival served as a showcase for rock acts associated with the late 1990s and early 2000s. The two-day event featured a lineup including Cypress Hill, Bush, Puddle Of Mudd, and Hoobastank. According to the event schedule, the festival concluded its second night on Sunday, July 19, with Creed serving as the headlining act.
This appearance aligns with the promotion for Super Troopers 3, the latest installment in the comedy franchise. The film is currently scheduled for a theatrical release on August 7, distributed by Searchlight Pictures. In addition to the original five-member troupe, the upcoming sequel will feature the return of cast members Brian Cox and Marisa Coughlan.
Limp Bizkit’s Recent Live Performances
The stage raid in Tinley Park is the latest in a series of guest appearances during Limp Bizkit’s current tour cycle. On July 11, the band invited comedian Tom Green to join them on stage during their set at Ottawa Bluesfest. During that appearance, Green participated in a performance of “Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle),” trading vocal lines with frontman Fred Durst.
Limp Bizkit’s recent touring schedule also included a headline slot at the Download Festival last month. That performance marked the band’s first time topping the bill at the event, 23 years after their original scheduled appearance. During the Download set, the band dedicated a portion of their performance to their late bassist, Sam Rivers, who died last year. The band members have publicly described Rivers as “the soul in the sound.”
Resurgence and Future Outlook
Guitarist Wes Borland has characterized the band’s current period as “the biggest we’ve ever been right now”. In recent statements, Borland noted the band’s internal cohesion, stating, “We just get along so well now, and everybody, we’re adults, and we’re still having fun doing it, and I think that translates to the audience.” Borland emphasized that the band’s current status is a point of genuine surprise for the members, describing their growth as “crazy” rather than a matter of ego.
The band’s last studio album, Still Sucks, was released in 2021. Their most recent single, “Making Love To Morgan Wallen,” was released last September, marking the group’s first new material since their 2021 record. Fans and industry observers continue to track the band’s tour dates and potential future releases through official band announcements and major music news outlets.
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