Rock band Linkin Park has officially announced their much-anticipated return with the introduction of Emily Armstrong as the new frontwoman. This announcement was made during a live performance event on Thursday, where the band also unveiled their latest single, "The Emptiness Machine." This marks the first new music from Linkin Park in years, as they prepare to release their upcoming album titled "From Zero" on November 15 under the Warner Records label. The new album is particularly significant as it is the band's first full-length project since the tragic passing of their iconic frontman, Chester Bennington, in 2017.
Alongside Armstrong, the band welcomes Colin Brittain, a talented songwriter and producer known for his work with G Flip, Illenium, and One OK Rock, as their new drummer. The lineup now includes founding members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, and Joe Hahn, along with their two new members. In addition to the album release, Linkin Park will embark on a six-date tour, hitting major cities like Los Angeles, New York, Hamburg, London, Seoul, and Bogota. This tour is expected to reignite the passion of fans who have eagerly awaited the band's return to the stage.
During the live concert in Los Angeles, the band performed together for the first time in years, with the event streamed live and available for viewing on Linkin Park's official channels for 24 hours. Sources close to the band revealed that Shinoda, Delson, Farrell, and Hahn had been quietly collaborating over the years and found a unique connection with Armstrong and Brittain, leading to this exciting new chapter for Linkin Park.
- Linkin Park, formed in 1996, has had a storied career, winning two Grammy Awards and selling over 70 million albums worldwide. The band's hiatus following Chester Bennington's death left a significant void in the music industry, but their return with new members and fresh music signals a hopeful revival. Fans are eager to see how the new dynamics within the band will influence their sound and performances, especially with the introduction of Armstrong's vocal style and Brittain's drumming.
- The upcoming album "From Zero" is expected to explore themes of loss, resilience, and renewal, reflecting the band's journey over the past few years. As they prepare for their tour, Linkin Park aims to reconnect with their fanbase and introduce a new era of music that honors their past while looking toward the future.
