Talk Toomey with Joshua Toomey Ep. 129 Wes Borland (Limp Bizkit, Big Dumb Face)
Dec 7, 2017
Wes Borland, the iconic guitarist known for his work with Limp Bizkit and Big Dumb Face, shares fascinating insights into his artistic journey. He discusses relocating to Detroit, the influences behind his latest album, and the creative process of maintaining a unique sound. Wes reflects on significant life events, including 9/11's impact on his career choices, and what it's like to navigate online impersonation. The conversation dives into his blacksmithing passion, production experiences, and the evolving landscape of music in the streaming age.
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Self-Release Means Do Your Own Promotion
- Wes runs his own label and hires a publicist rather than a manager to release his work independently.
- He recommends doing wide interviews and not saying no to promotion when self-releasing to build awareness.
Heavy Music Can Embrace Absurdity
- Wes says Big Dumb Face mixes heavy metal with cartoonish absurdity to create an "action-adventure cartoon in music form."
- He intentionally blends silliness and severity so the record can stand alongside metal releases while remaining playful.
Drunken Studio Banter Became Album Glue
- Wes used a 45-minute drunken studio session with friends as raw material and cut it into the new Big Dumb Face record for humanity and band-feel.
- He said the snippets create conversational bookends that make the album feel like a group effort rather than a solo project.