Limp Bizkit stepped back into the spotlight for the first time since the death of longtime bassist Sam Rivers, and the moment landed with real emotional weight, the band hit Estadio Fray Nano in Mexico City on November 29, turning their return into a night centered as much on remembrance as performance.
A moment that froze the entire arena
Midway through their set, the venue slipped into darkness as a tribute video dedicated to Rivers lit up the screens, fans watched in silence, with the band standing near the edge of the stage. The clip closed with the messages ‘Sam Rivers, our brother forever’ and ‘Sam Rivers, we love you forever,’ prompting the members to pull together for a quiet embrace before the music continued.
Earlier that day, drummer John Otto addressed the loss publicly on Instagram, writing:
“Today is going to be tough. A first I never wanted to experience… Some of my earliest memories were made with you. We grew up together. Laughed together. Realized our dreams together…”
Otto went on to call Rivers the “godfather to my girls, my best friend – my brother.”
Fred Durst’s tribute and the road ahead
Following the announcement of Rivers’ passing on October 18 at age 48, Fred Durst shared his own video message, calling his bandmate “such a gifted, unbelievably sweet and wonderful person” and thanking fans for the support pouring in from around the world.
TMZ later reported that Rivers suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in St. Johns County, Florida.
For their Mexico City performance, Limp Bizkit brought in Richie Buxton (Kid Not) on bass. Buxton, known for his work with Ecca Vandal, is joining the band for their South American run.
Limp Bizkit are set to continue touring through Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil across the next few weeks, they’ve also been confirmed as headliners for Download Festival 2026, carrying Rivers’ legacy with them as they move forward.
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