Wes Borland Shares Experimental Take on Metallica’s “Orion” Ahead of Shared Live Dates

Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland has shared a fresh instrumental cover of Metallica’s iconic 1986 track “Orion”, offering fans a twisted, experimental take on the late Cliff Burton’s masterpiece. The video, posted to social media over the weekend, captures Borland noodling through the instrumental in his signature off-kilter style—channeling the original’s atmosphere while injecting his own sonic personality.

The tribute arrives as Limp Bizkit gear up for a string of stadium shows supporting Metallica this spring and summer, with Ice Nine Kills also on the bill.

Borland’s reinterpretation of “Orion” could signal a deeper dive into the Metallica catalog. While the revitalized outfit have previously paid homage with performances of “Master Of Puppets”, “Welcome Home (Sanitarium)”, and “Seek & Destroy”, this latest clip hints at a possible new addition to the setlist.

You can check out the video below.

04/26 Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
05/03 Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium
05/23 Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
06/06 Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
06/20 Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium
06/27 Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High

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