‘Limp Bizkit’ bassist Sam Rivers dies at 48

Sam Rivers, the bassist and founding member of American nu metallic band “Limp Bizkit” handed away on the age of 48, the band members mentioned.

The band introduced Rivers’ demise with a submit on Instagram on Saturday (October 18, 2025), that includes the late musician acting on the stage.

“Today we misplaced our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat. Sam Rivers wasn’t simply our bass participant — he was pure magic,” learn the caption.

“From the primary word we ever performed collectively, Sam introduced a light-weight and a rhythm that would by no means get replaced. … He was a once-in-a-lifetime form of human. A real legend of legends. And his spirit will reside eternally in each groove, each stage, each reminiscence. We love you, Sam. We’ll carry you with us, all the time,” it concluded.

“Limp Bizkit” is thought for traditional tracks like “Nookie”, “My Way” and “Take a Look Around”.

The Grammy-nominated band was based within the 12 months 1994 in Florida, assembled by frontman Fred Durst. Rivers was scouted by Durst when he was bassist for a band known as “Malachi Sage” together with John Otto.

The trio then made three units of songs earlier than including lead guitarist Wes Borland and turntablist DJ Lethal.

Rivers had left the band in 2015 resulting from well being issues, however returned to the group in 2018 following a liver transplant. His reason behind dying stays unknown.

The band is scheduled to begin their “Gringo Papi” Tour on November 29.