Editing Limp Bizkit (section)

=== Borland's return, ''The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)'' and hiatus (2004–2008) ===

In August 2004, Borland rejoined Limp Bizkit, which began recording their first EP, ''[[The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=LIMP BIZKIT |url=http://limpbizkit.com:80/ |website=LimpBizkit.com |access-date=9 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051001055145if_/http://limpbizkit.com:80/ |archive-date=October 1, 2005}}</ref><ref name="DAngelo">{{cite web |author=D'Angelo, Joe |date=August 16, 2004 |title=Wes Borland Back With Limp Bizkit |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1490229/wes-borland-back-with-limp-bizkit.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218003051/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1490229/wes-borland-back-with-limp-bizkit.jhtml |archive-date=February 18, 2012 |access-date=December 17, 2011 |publisher=MTV News |df=mdy-all}}</ref>

In May, ''The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)'' was released. [[Sammy Siegler]] took over drumming duties for the band for much of the EP, which featured a more experimental sound, described by AllMusic writer Stephen Thomas Erlewine as "neo-prog alt-metal".<ref name=ErlewineUnquestionableTruth/> At Durst's insistence, the EP was released as an underground release without any advertising or promotion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1514094/20051118/limp_bizkit.jhtml |title=Music Ruined Wes Borland's Life, So He's Formed A New Band |last1=Harris |first1=Chris |date=November 18, 2005 |publisher=[[VH1]] |access-date=December 14, 2011}}{{dead link|date=November 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref name=Harris>{{cite web |last=Harris |first=Chris |title=Bye Bye Bizkit? Wes Borland Says Limp Are Pretty Much Done |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1526158/borland-casts-doubt-on-limp-bizkits-future.jhtml |publisher=MTV News |date=March 17, 2006 |access-date=December 14, 2011 |archive-date=November 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101130958/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1526158/borland-casts-doubt-on-limp-bizkits-future.jhtml }}</ref> Borland disagreed with the decision, suggesting that it was "self-sabotage": "Maybe he was already unhappy with the music, and he didn't really want to put it out there."<ref name=Harris/>

The EP received mixed reviews. Stephen Thomas Erlewine praised the music, calling it "a step in the right direction – it's more ambitious, dramatic, and aggressive, built on pummeling verses and stop-start choruses." However, he felt that the band was being "held back" by Durst, whom he called "the most singularly unpleasant, absurd frontman in rock."<ref name=ErlewineUnquestionableTruth/> [[IGN]] writer Spence D. similarly gave it a mixed review, as he felt that the EP lacked direction, but that showed potential for the band's musical growth.<ref name=SpenceD>{{cite web|title=Limp Bizkit – The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)|url=http://music.ign.com/articles/609/609754p1.html|work=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[News Corporation (1980–2013)|News Corporation]]|date=May 3, 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403105511/http://music.ign.com/articles/609/609754p1.html|archive-date=April 3, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

''The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)'' sold over 37,000 copies in its first week of release, and debuted at No.&nbsp;24 on the ''Billboard'' 200, but due to its lack of advertising sales fell off quickly and only sold 88,000 copies in the United States by March 2006.<ref name=AllmusicCharts>{{cite web |url=https://allmusic.com/artist/limp-bizkit-p213327/charts-awards |title=Limp Bizkit – Charts & Awards |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=December 14, 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120727230023/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/limp-bizkit-mn0000290502/awards |archive-date=July 27, 2012 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Moss |first=Corey |title=Limp Bizkit: What Happened? |url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/news_feature_052305/ |publisher=MTV News |access-date=December 14, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050525034504/http://www.mtv.com/bands/l/limp_bizkit/news_feature_052305/ |archive-date=May 25, 2005 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |author=Billboard Staff |date=2006-03-17 |title=Limp Bizkit No Longer On Borland's Radar |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/limp-bizkit-no-longer-on-borlands-radar-59053/ |access-date=2022-10-30 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |archive-date=October 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027191427/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/limp-bizkit-no-longer-on-borlands-radar-59053/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Following the release of the band's ''[[Greatest Hitz (Limp Bizkit album)|Greatest Hitz]]'' album, the band went on hiatus.<ref name=Harris/><ref>{{cite web |last=Moss |first=Corey |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1512963/11032005/limp_bizkit.jhtml |title=Fred Durst Says Limp Bizkit Are About To Bring On The Gravy – Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV |date=November 3, 2005 |access-date=July 21, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090527093029/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1512963/11032005/limp_bizkit.jhtml |archive-date=May 27, 2009 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Borland stated that it was unlikely that a sequel to ''The Unquestionable Truth'' would be produced and that "As of right now, none of my future plans include Limp Bizkit."<ref name=Harris/><ref name=ErlewineGoldCobra/>