Linkin Park on comeback and new members: “We feel really empowered with this new line-up”

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Linkin Park have spoken about their comeback and working with new members in a new Billboard feature – see what they had to say below.Today, the band announced their comeback through a livestream event, where they debuted a new singer, Emily Armstrong formerly of Dead Sara, and new drummer Colin Brittain.

They performed a new song, ‘The Emptiness Machine’, and a few Linkin Park classics and announced a new album ‘From Zero’ and a short supporting world tour with six shows across the globe.In a press release, Mike Shinoda said of working with Armstrong and Brittain: “The more we worked with Emily and Colin, the more we enjoyed their world-class talents, their company, and the things we created.

We feel really empowered with this new line-up and the vibrant and energized new music we’ve made together. We’re weaving together the sonic touchpoints we’ve been known for and still exploring new ones.”He added of their upcoming album ‘From Zero’ and their new era: “Before Linkin Park, our first band name was Xero.

This album title refers to both this humble beginning and the journey we’re currently undertaking. Sonically and emotionally, it is about past, present, and future—embracing our signature sound, but new and full of life.