What is Wes Borland's Net Worth?
Wes Borland is an American musician with a net worth of $10 million. Best known as the guitarist of the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, Borland has also been involved in various side projects such as Black Light Burns, Big Dumb Face, and The Damning Well. Moreover, he has released solo albums, showcasing his diverse musical talents.
Early Life and Education
Wes Borland was born on February 7, 1975, in Richmond, Virginia, and has a brother named Scott. Initially passionate about playing drums, he switched to guitar due to his parents' concerns about noise. Borland and his brother later played bass guitar together. The family moved to Jacksonville, Florida, where he attended Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.
Limp Bizkit
In 1994, Borland joined Limp Bizkit, which included vocalist Fred Durst, drummer John Otto, and bassist Sam Rivers. The band gained fame in the Jacksonville underground scene, partly due to Borland's theatrical style, featuring masks, uniforms, and body paint. After briefly leaving the band, Borland returned to record their debut studio album "Three Dollar Bill, Y'all" in 1997. Limp Bizkit's commercial breakthrough came with the 1999 album "Significant Other" and the 2000 album "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water," both topping the Billboard 200.
In 2001, Borland left Limp Bizkit due to creative differences but returned to record the EP "The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)" in 2005. After a hiatus, Limp Bizkit's original lineup reunited in 2009 and released "Gold Cobra" in 2011. Their next album, "Still Sucks," came out in 2021.
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Big Dumb Face
In 1998, while still with Limp Bizkit, Borland started the experimental side project Big Dumb Face with his brother Scott. Known for its comedic lyrics and eclectic style, the group released its debut album "Duke Lion Fights the Terror!!" in 2001. The project became inactive but was revived in 2017 with the album "Where is Duke Lion? He's Dead…," described by Borland as his "most metal" record. The group's third album, "Christmas in the Cave of Dagoth," was released in 2021.
Black Light Burns
During his hiatus from Limp Bizkit, Borland formed the industrial rock band Black Light Burns with John Freese and Danny Lohner, along with Nick Annis, Sean Fetterman, and Marshall Kilpatric. The band released their debut album "Cruel Melody" in 2007. After a temporary hiatus, they released "The Moment You Realize You're Going to Fall" in 2012 and the concept album "Lotus Island" in 2013.
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Solo Releases
In 2016, Borland released his instrumental solo album "Crystal Machete," deviating from his usual style by not using distorted guitars. He followed up with the EP "Matadors and Daughters" in 2018. Subsequent solo albums include "The Astral Hand" (2020) and "Mutiny on the Starbarge" (2023).
Other Musical Contributions
Borland has contributed to various works by other artists. He played guitar on the Crystal Method's 2004 album "Legion of Boom" and bass on "Heroine" by From First to Last in 2006. He also played bass on the 2009 album "Youthanize" by the Color of Violence and contributed to Combichrist's early 2010s albums. Additionally, Borland collaborated with Tomandandy on "Resident Evil" movie soundtracks and designed the album artwork for Fear and the Nervous System's debut. In 2018, he played guitar on Jonathan Davis' solo album "Black Labyrinth."
Personal Life
In 1998, Borland married Heather McMillan; they divorced in 2001. He married Anna Carlise in 2009, and they divorced in 2013. In 2016, he wed Carré Callaway, lead singer of Queen Kwong; they divorced in 2019.
Real Estate
In 2002, Wes Borland bought a home in Los Angeles for $600,000 and sold it for $1.23 million in 2015. That same year, he purchased a house in Detroit's Arden Park for $500,000, which he renovated with his then-wife Carré Callaway for a DIY network show. This property was listed for sale at $900,000 in August 2020 and sold for $760,000 in February 2021.
