Limp Bizkit have released a moving video tribute to late bassist and co-founding member Sam Rivers, honouring the musician’s legacy nearly eight months after his passing.
Rivers passed on October 18th, 2025, at the age of 48, while an official cause of death was never publicly disclosed, tributes from across the music world quickly highlighted the enormous impact he had on both the band and the wider nu-metal community.
The newly shared tribute video is set to the band’s 2003 track “Drown” and features a collection of memories, live footage and personal moments celebrating Rivers’ life and career, fans may recognise the clip as the same tribute package Limp Bizkit premiered during their first concert following his death, held on November 29th, 2025, at Estadio Fray Nano in Mexico City.
That performance also marked the live debut of Rivers‘ replacement, Richie “Kid Not” Buxton, best known for his work alongside Ecca Vandal (per The PRP).
Watch the tribute below:
Rivers helped shape the band’s signature sound
As one of Limp Bizkit’s founding members, Rivers helped shape the band’s signature sound from the very beginning, his distinctive bass playing became a crucial element of tracks that helped define an era of heavy music, while his contributions extended far beyond simply holding down the rhythm section.
Frontman Fred Durst reflected on Rivers’ legacy in the tribute video, saying:
“What he’s left us behind is priceless. He was such a special person.”
When announcing Rivers’ death last year, the band described him as:
“The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound.”
Among the many musicians paying tribute was Korn bassist Fieldy, who shared a heartfelt story about meeting Rivers during the early days of both bands’ careers. Recalling an impromptu jam session in Jacksonville, Fieldy admitted he expected to impress the younger musician before quickly realising the opposite had happened.
“I suck man. You are dope. You’re so much better than me.”
The former Korn bassist went on to praise Rivers’ technical ability, describing him as one of his favourite rhythm section players and highlighting the finesse and creativity he brought to every performance.
The newly released tribute serves as both a celebration of Rivers’ life and a reminder of the lasting influence he left on heavy music, his basslines helped soundtrack a generation, and his impact continues to be felt long after his passing.
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