Led by influential rap-rocker Fred Durst, platinum-selling nu metal band Limp Bizkit is making its way back to Korea for its first headline show here in five years.

The American rockers ― Durst (lead vocals), Wes Borland (guitar), Sam Rivers (bass) and John Otto (drums) ― are widely credited with giving birth to nu metal by combining rap and hardcore rock and are slated to hold a concert at Seoul Olympic Park’s Olympic Hall on Nov. 12.

Best known for their abrasive lyrics and thrashing heavy metal-infused rap sound, Limp Bizkit debuted in 1995 with the release of “Three Dollar Bill Y’All,” featuring its rendition of the George Michael single “Faith,” with the album selling more than 1.5 million copies. In 1999 the band unveiled its second studio album, “Significant Other,” which included two of Limp Bizkit’s most iconic singles, “Nookie” and “Break Stuff,” and launched it into the mainstream rock spotlight. “Nookie” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts, selling around 800,000 copies in the first week and ultimately going on to sell more than 16 million copies worldwide.

Only a year after the release of their second album, the rockers unleashed their follow-up album, “Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water,” and cemented their status as one of the decade’s most popular rock acts. The album sold approximately 1.5 million copies in its first week, making it the fastest-selling rock album of all time by beating Pearl Jam’s previous record of 950,000 copies. The album featured the hit singles “Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle),” “My Way” and “My Generation.”

In 2001 it was announced that lead guitarist Borland would be parting with the band, and Limp Bizkit went on to release the album “Results May Vary.” In 2003 the guitarist made a brief return, but once again decided to part ways. The rest of the members of Limp Bizkit decided to go on hiatus after the lackluster reception of “The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1).”

However, in 2009, Borland and the rest of the original bandmates decided that it was finally time for Limp Bizkit to return to the music scene.

“We decided we were more disgusted and bored with the state of heavy popular music than we were with each other,” said Durst and Borland in a joint statement on the band’s Facebook account. “Regardless of where our separate paths have taken us, we recognize there is a powerful and unique energy with this particular group of people we have not found anywhere else. This is why Limp Bizkit is back.”

In 2011, Limp Bizkit released its sixth and most recent album, “Gold Cobra.” Durst has announced that the group is currently working on a new full-length album, “Stampede of the Disco Elephants,” which is expected to be released sometime next year.

To date, Limp Bizkit is estimated to have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide on top of having three Grammy Awards nominations under its belt. Ticket prices to Limp Bizkit’s upcoming 19 and older show at Olympic Park range from 99,000 won to 121,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3141-3488 or visit www.interpark.com.

By Julie Jackson (juliejackson@heraldcorp.com)