The bassist of the famous metal band has passed away

Sam Rivers, bassist and founding member of the famed metal band Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48.

The band shared the news on social media, describing Rivers as "not just our bassist" but "the soul of the sound."

"From the first note we played together, Sam brought a light and rhythm that could never be replaced. His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, and his heart immense," the band members wrote.

Rivers' cause of death has not yet been released.