Sam Rivers, bassist and backing vocalist for Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48, the band announced in a social media post on Sunday, October 19.

The group did not disclose where he died or the circumstances. In their message they called Rivers the band’s “heartbeat.”

Multiple outlets, including CNN, reported the news and confirmed the band’s tribute post.

Band pays tribute

“Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat,” the band wrote. “Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player – he was pure magic.

"The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound. From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced. His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous.”

Fred Durst shared a video recalling how they met in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, adding that he has shed “gallons and gallons of tears since yesterday” and that “He really did have an impact on the world and his music and his gift is the one that’s going to keep on giving,” concluding, “I just love him so much.”

DJ Lethal commented under Limp Bizkit's tribute, “We are in shock. Rest in power my brother! You will live on through your music and the lives you helped save with your music , charity work and friendships. We are heartbroken. Enjoy every millisecond of life. It’s not guaranteed.”

Health struggles and return to the stage

Rivers previously spoke about heavy drinking and liver disease. He left the band in 2015, later received a liver transplant, and rejoined Limp Bizkit three years afterward.

The cause of death has not been revealed.

Legacy and upcoming tour plans

Rivers was a founding member and helped drive the band’s late-1990s breakthrough with the albums Significant Other and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water, both major commercial successes in the US.

The band recently released the single 'Making Love to Morgan Wallen.'

Limp Bizkit is scheduled to begin a Latin American run in Mexico City in late November 2025.

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My Chemical Romance star Bob Bryar shared an eerie final post on social media before he was tragically discovered dead.

As previously reported, the 44-year-old musician - best known to fans for being the longest-tenured drummer of the American rock band - was found dead in his home in Tennessee on Wednesday (November 27).

A spokesperson for the band confirmed his passing in a statement shared with NBC News, which read: "The band asks for your patience and understanding as they process the news of Bob’s passing."

According to TMZ, law enforcement officials have grimly stated that Bryar's body was "badly decomposed" upon discovery.

Foul play is not believed to have played a part in the late musician's passing and a medical examiner is currently determining the drummer's cause of death.

The publication added that Animal Control workers removed the drummer's two dogs from the home after the tragic discovery.

Bryar was last seen in public more than three weeks before, on Monday, November 4. 

Before his untimely death, the drummer paid tribute to the late Linkin Park singer, Chester Bennington - who took his own life in July 2017 at the age of 41.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter) a day after he was last seen in public, Bryar shared a gushing post about vocalist Emily Armstrong -- who recently joined Linkin Park as the band's new lead vocalist -- and congratulated her after she faced criticism from fans who questioned her addition to the lineup.

“Emily armstrong is destroying, shredding faces and making Chester proud," he wrote on X before he hinted at facing backlash from music fans himself, adding: "She was the perfect choice. AND she had to deal with the initial hate. that s**t is hard. trust me. word up.”

The drummer - who had vocalized his support for the Republican Party - then appeared to make several posts about the political party less than 30 minutes later, writing in capitals "MEGYN" and "TULSI", which led to several critical responses from X users.

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The Chicago-born drummer joined My Chemical Romance in 2004, replacing Matt Pelisser after the release of their album Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge.

He contributed to the band's iconic album, Welcome to the Black Parade, and other major hits such as Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge and Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, during his tenure.

Bryar left the group in 2010. At the time, My Chemical Romance issued a statement describing Bryar’s decision as “painful," cited by The Independent.

“As of four weeks ago, My Chemical Romance and Bob Bryar parted ways. This was a painful decision for all of us to make and was not taken lightly,” the statement read. “We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and expect you all to do the same.”

The musician retired from drumming in the following year. "I have too many wrist issues, I’m too old, too fat, and it’s time for something new," he explained in a post at the time, per radio network ABC Audio.

My Chemical Romance, which was comprised of Gerard Way, Frank Iero, Ray Toro, and Mikey Way, went on to break up in 2013, before getting back together - without Bryar - in 2019.

Bryar had not returned to the band since his departure, with the remaining My Chemical Romance Members - Gerard Way, Ray Toro, Mikey Way, and Frank Iero - are set to tour next year.

On the band's most recent Instagram post, fans are flooding the comments section with tributes to Bryar.

Previous members of the band also include Matt Pelissier and James Dewees.

Our thoughts continue to go out Bryar's family, friends, and fans at this time.

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Nick Carter was visibly overwhelmed with emotion while the Backstreet Boys paid tribute to his late brother, Aaron Carter.

On Saturday, November 5, the 42-year-old's younger sibling died at the age of 34 after being reportedly found in a bathtub at his home in California.

Less than 48 hours after the news broke, Nick and his bandmates performed at the O2 arena in London, as part of their DNA World Tour. During the show, they took a moment to pay tribute to the 'I'm All About You' singer.

During a performance of 'No Place', a montage of Carter was shown on the venue’s screens while vocalist Kevin Richardson spoke with the crowd and said that the song was "very special to us because [it] is about family".

"Everybody in here, we all grew up together," 51-year-old Richardson said, while bandmate Nick could be seen breaking down in tears next to him.

"We've been through highs and lows and ups and downs. We thank you for being with the Backstreet family for 29 years, for all the love," he expressed.

"Tonight we've got a little bit of heavy hearts. Because we lost one of our family members yesterday. We just wanted to find a moment in our show to recognize him," Richardson continued.

"Nick’s little brother, Aaron Carter passed away yesterday at [34] years old. He’s a part of our family. We thank you guys for all the love and the well wishes and all your support," he added.

As the group gathered themselves after embracing Carter, Howie Dorough added: "We’d like to dedicate this song to our little brother, Aaron Carter. May he rest in heaven," before launching into another song.

Before the group's concert on Sunday (November 6) night, the 'I Want It That Way' singer shared a moving message to his late brother on his Instagram page.

"My heart is broken. Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him has never ever faded," he wrote, alongside a series of photographs of himself and his younger sibling.

"I have always held onto the hope, that he would somehow, someday want to walk a healthy path and eventually find the help that he so desperately needed," he continued.

“Sometimes we want to blame someone or something for a loss. But the truth is that addiction and mental illness is the real villain here."

"I will miss my brother more than anyone will ever know. I love you Chizz. Now you can finally have the peace you could never find here on earth….I love you, baby brother," he concluded.

The 'I Want Candy' singer's death sparked many tributes from those in the music industry, such as Hilary Duff, who briefly dated Carter as a teen. She posted a statement on Instagram sending love to his family.

"For Aaron - I'm deeply sorry that life was so hard for you and you had to struggle in-front of the whole world," Duff wrote. "You had a charm that was absolutely effervescent ... boy did my teenage self love you deeply."

The teen idol's cause of death has not been revealed and the police have said their investigation is continuing.

Our thoughts are with Aaron Carter's family, friends, and fans at this time.

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Before Ozzy Osbourne's death, the heavy metal legend shared a poignant final post on social media.

In a statement released by his family, the Osbournes confirmed the heartbreaking news that Ozy had died on Tuesday, July 22: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning.

"He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”

The announcement came just weeks after Ozzy delivered a powerful farewell performance at Birmingham’s Villa Park - his final appearance in front of fans.

Seated on a throne and surrounded by friends and musical peers, he gave what many now see as a prophetic farewell.

“You’ve no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he told the crowd.

The concert, dubbed “Back to the Beginning,” served as both a tribute and a benefit event, raising money for Acorns Children’s Hospice, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Cure Parkinson’s.

Ozzy's last Instagram post - a backstage photo showing a sign that read “Back to the Beginning: The Final Show” - now carries a deeply emotional weight.

One fan wrote: “He said one final goodbye, rested and passed with his loved ones by his side. I can't think of a better way to spend your final days. Rest in Peace, Ozzy.”

The star-studded event included appearances by fellow Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, with support from acts like Anthrax, Metallica, and Guns N’ Roses.

Messages of love and admiration also poured in from celebrities including Jack Black, Ricky Gervais, and Dolly Parton.

Born and raised in Birmingham, Osbourne helped shape an entire genre of music. Black Sabbath’s 1970 debut album cracked the UK top 10, launching a wave of influential records and ultimately selling over 75 million albums worldwide.

Ozzy later found solo success with anthems like 'Crazy Train' and 'Changes,' cementing his place in music history.

Outside of music, he became a pop culture phenomenon through MTV’s The Osbournes, the chaotic and unfiltered reality series that gave viewers a glimpse into his life with wife Sharon and their children, Kelly and Jack.

Known as the “Prince of Darkness,” Ozzy’s wild rock star behavior - like the infamous bat incident - became legend. But in his later years, the focus shifted to his health.

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020, Ozzy also endured a series of serious health setbacks, including a life-threatening fall in 2019 that aggravated injuries from a 2003 quad bike accident.

Those complications forced him to cancel several tours, including his planned No More Tours 2 shows in Europe and the UK.

Still, he pushed forward, making a surprise appearance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Birmingham and continuing to connect with fans through music and social media.

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Iconic rock band AC/DC is grieving the loss of their original drummer, Colin Burgess, who passed away at the age of 77. The group confirmed the sad news through a statement shared on social media, paying tribute to the respected musician.

In their heartfelt statement, AC/DC expressed their sorrow, saying, "Very sad to hear of the passing of Burgess. He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace, Colin."

While the exact cause of Burgess's death has not been disclosed, his legacy in the world of rock and roll is undeniable. He served as AC/DC's drummer for a brief but impactful period between November 1973 and February 1974.

During his time with AC/DC, Burgess joined the ranks of the band's founding members, including sibling guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young, singer Dave Evans, and bassist Larry Van Kriedt. He made his debut with AC/DC at Sydney's Chequers nightclub, marking the beginning of his journey with the legendary rock group.

However, Burgess's tenure with AC/DC was relatively short-lived. He departed from the band in 1974, shortly after the release of their first hit single, "Can I Sit Next to You Girl." His departure was attributed to an incident during a live performance where he was accused of being intoxicated on stage.

In an attempt to salvage his position in the band, Burgess claimed that his drink had been spiked, but regrettably, his efforts were in vain. Despite this, his brief time with AC/DC left a real mark on the band's early history.

Before joining AC/DC, Burgess had established himself as a talented drummer by performing with the Australian rock band The Masters Apprentices from 1968 to 1972. The band's significant contributions to the music scene earned them a well-deserved induction into Australia's ARIA Hall of Fame in 1988.

Burgess's passing is a reminder of the impact he had on the world of rock music. While his time with AC/DC was relatively short, his role as the band's original drummer is a cherished part of their history. His legacy will live on through his music and the memories he created during his time with the iconic rock group.

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