Mark Tremonti has spoken out about long-running rumors of a feud between Scott Stapp and Fred Durst ahead of their upcoming joint tour, aiming to clear the air during a recent interview with Rock Feed.
The Creed guitarist addressed speculation surrounding the band’s scheduled festival appearance alongside Limp Bizkit and the alleged tension between the two frontmen. When asked about sharing a bill with Limp Bizkit, Tremonti expressed nothing but enthusiasm.
“Yeah. They’re incredible. One of the best live bands out there,” Tremonti said. “And you know, when we put that on sale, everybody’s like, ‘What about the beef?’ Between Scott [Stapp] and Fred [Durst]. There was no serious beef. Just he says, she said thing, just like the song, right?”
He went on to stress that any perceived rivalry has long been overstated, noting the positive relationship between the musicians and his own firsthand experience working with the band.
“But Scott and Fred, Scott said those guys have been friendly for a long time. And I’ve done shows opening up for them with my band Tremonti,” he continued. “And they’ve been nothing but gracious to me and it’s going to be awesome. I think people that want to see that ’90s rock are going to be in heaven.”
The upcoming tour is expected to deliver a heavy dose of nostalgia for fans of ’90s rock, bringing together two of the era’s most recognizable bands on the same stage.
Tremonti’s comments revisit a rivalry that has fascinated rock fans for more than two decades. The tension traces back to the early 2000s, during the height of the nu metal movement, when public exchanges between the two frontmen fueled speculation of a genuine feud.
According to Louder Sound, the bad blood escalated after Durst publicly referred to Stapp as an “egomaniac” and a “punk” during live performances. The situation intensified when Stapp challenged Durst to settle their differences in the boxing ring. Fan archives later documented that Stapp proposed a charity boxing match, an offer Durst ultimately declined, adding another chapter to their public war of words.
Despite the history of hostility, Parade reported that the two musicians have since put their differences behind them, effectively ending a feud that spanned roughly 25 years. Their reconciliation marks a major moment for fans who witnessed the rivalry during the peak of the nu metal era.
The shared tour also follows Creed’s broader resurgence in recent years, as the band has leaned into festival appearances and events that celebrate late-’90s and early-2000s rock nostalgia. Beyond resolving old tensions, the collaboration stands as a celebration of an era that left a lasting mark on rock music and its global audience.
