Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
It appears that the ‘GRAMMY Awards’ neglected to honor another prominent figure in heavy music during their tribute segment this past Sunday, February 1st, as per theprp. In addition to the noticeable absence of Brent Hinds from Mastodon, who is a former GRAMMY Award recipient, it appears that Sam Rivers, the bassist from Limp Bizkit, was also left out during the telecast. Rivers died on October 18th, 2025, at the age of 48, although the details surrounding his passing were not made public.
Despite the lasting influence of Limp Bizkit on pop culture throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, the successful nu metal band has yet to win a GRAMMY. They did receive nominations multiple times, including for ‘Best Rock Album’ for “Significant Other” and for ‘Best Hard Rock Performance’ with “Nookie” in 2000. The following year, the band received their third unsuccessful nomination for their song “Take A Look Around,” which was featured in the ‘Mission: Impossible 2’ soundtrack and nominated for ‘Best Hard Rock Performance’.
Supporters of the nu metal group and their former bassist have taken to online platforms to express their dissatisfaction regarding Rivers’ noticeable absence. This year’s tribute performances included a range of musicians and industry figures showcased on the screen behind the memorial segment, featuring a star-studded farewell for Ozzy Osbourne. Nonetheless, frequent transitions and an extended emphasis on the live acts raised concerns that some departed artists displayed might not have received adequate airtime during the televised event. Rivers’ death is recorded in The Recording Academy’s memorial registry. Still, the GRAMMYS have a long-standing pattern of ignoring deceased artists from the metal and hard rock genres throughout the years. For example:
