Wes Borland says Sam Rivers' death hurts Limp Bizkit

Guitarist Wes Borland has spoken publicly about the profound and ongoing grief felt by Limp Bizkit following the death of bassist Sam Rivers last October, describing the loss as a piece of the band's DNA. Rivers, a founding member of the nu-metal group, died at his home in Florida on October 28, 2025, at the age of 48. Reports indicated he suffered a cardiac arrest, though the official cause of death remains unclear.

In a recent interview, Borland said he still feels very emotional discussing the loss. He described Rivers as being like family and said the band is still grieving after an initial period of shock. Borland emphasized that Rivers, whom he called the heartbeat of the band, is irreplaceable. The band had previously issued a joint statement calling Rivers their brother and heartbeat, and saying his spirit would live forever in their music.

Following Rivers' passing, the band enlisted Richie Buxton, also known as Kid Not from the band Ecca Vandal, as their touring bassist. Borland expressed gratitude for Buxton, calling him a great player and a wonderful guy, and stated the band intends to hold onto him for as long as possible. However, he drew a clear distinction,...