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New Divide.The California-based rock band revealed that it has reunited for a new tour and music seven years after the death of longtime frontman Chester Bennington — and tapped rocker Emily Armstrong to join the group as a co-vocalist.Armstrong and new drummer Colin Brittain debuted with Linkin Park on Thursday as part of its live stream, showcasing the band’s new single “The Emptiness Machine” alongside returning members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell and Joe Hahn.“This is a very special day for us,” Shinoda told the crowd, consisting of exclusive fan club members. “In the role of Chester Bennington, this afternoon is each of you.”Linkin Park asked Armstrong — also the lead singer of the rock band Dead Sara — to join the iconic group around Sept.

Linkin Park‘s new co-vocalist, Emily Armstrong.Earlier today (September 6), Linkin Park announced their comeback through a livestream event, where they debuted new singer Armstrong, formerly of Dead Sara, alongside new drummer Colin Brittain.They performed a new song, ‘The Emptiness Machine’, 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 the new additions 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.”Other rock musicians have also praised Armstrong, while acknowledging the divided reception she garnered thus far.

Linkin Park are back after a seven-year hiatus following the tragic death of Chester Bennington – here’s what they performed at their first show back.Last night (September 5), the nu-metal titans held a livestream event titled ‘From Zero’ – which you can watch in full below. During the livestream, they unveiled two new members: co-lead vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain.Before announcing a new album and a short world tour in support of the record, they played a tight 14-song set filled with fan favourites and Linkin Park classics – as well as a brand new song.To kick off their new era, Linkin Park launched right into a new track ‘The Emptiness Machine’.

Iconic rock band Linkin Park is back, and they kicked off a new era in a very big way.

Thania Garcia Linkin Park‘s new co-vocalist will be Emily Armstrong of the band Dead Sara, the band announced Thursday during a live performance event. Colin Brittain, a songwriter and producer for G Flip, Illenium and One OK Rock, will also join the group as a drummer. The announcement came with a new single, “The Emptiness Machine,” the band’s first new music release in seven years, and the lead track for an upcoming album dubbed “From Zero.” The set will arrive on Nov.

Seven years after Chester Bennington committed suicide, Linkin Park re-emerged today with a new singer and new music.

Linkin Park have addressed the departure of founding member and drummer Rob Bourdon – see what they had to say below.Late last night (September 5), Linkin Park announced their comeback through a livestream event where they performed with two new members: vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain.They also announced a new album ‘From Zero’, shared a new single ‘The Emptiness Machine’ and announced short world tour beginning this month. It marks their first new music since the death of Chester Bennington in 2017.In a chat with Billboard regarding their comeback, Mike Shinoda noted that Bourdon – who had founded the band with him and guitarist Brad Delson – had decided to depart the band.Shinoda explained: “Rob had said to us at a point, I guess it was a few years ago now, that he wanted to put some distance between himself and the band.

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.

Linkin Park are officially back with new members, a new album and a new world tour – find out more below.Today (September 5), the band hosted a livestream event where they featured two new members – singer Emily Armstrong formerly of Dead Sara and songwriter and new drummer Colin Brittain in place of Rob Bourdon.With their return, Linkin Park have also announced a new album, ‘From Zero’. It will mark their first record since 2017’s ‘One More Light’, which was the last to feature late singer Chester Bennington.‘From Zero’ is due to arrive on November 15, and is available for pre-order now.

Linkin Park have shared the details for their upcoming livestream ahead of their huge announcement later today (September 5).The nu-metal icons – comprised of surviving members Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Mike Shinoda, Dave Farrell and Joe Hahn – are set to unveil some major news tonight in front of a live audience in Los Angeles which will also be livestreamed.Shinoda recently took to his X/Twitter account to tweet: “Don’t be late. Livestream tomorrow: 3pm PT at LinkinPark.com.” The link directs fans to the band’s official website where the landing page has a live stream video embedded which will go live at 11pm BST tonight (September 5).Don’t be late.

Linkin Park are set to make an announcement in front of a live audience later today (September 5), but have insisted that those present sign a waiver beforehand.The fan event comes in light of the band teasing some kind of activity last week – sharing a mysterious countdown on their social media accounts.Mike Shinoda and co. got fans talking when they shared a video of a clock counting down from 100 hours and 59 minutes.

Lzzy Hale has shared a cover of Linkin Park‘s ‘Crawling’ amid rumours that the band are set to return soon – find out more below.Earlier this year, it was reported that the ‘Numb’ hitmakers were planning a 2025 tour and potentially looking to recruit a female vocalist to replace late frontman Chester Bennington.Linkin Park have also been teasing an announcement recently, launching a mysterious countdown clock on their social media accounts last week – the clock, which ran out of time only to start counting up again, is suspected to unveil something on Thursday September 5.Now, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm has further fuelled the rumours of Linkin Park’s return with a female vocalist, sharing a piano cover of ‘Crawling’ on social media.A post shared by LZZY HALE (@officiallzzyhale)The band have been on hiatus ever since the death of Bennington in 2017, who took his own life aged 41. Fans initially speculated that Sum 41‘s Deryck Whibley would be announced as the new frontman, after the Canadian pop-punk band also teased an announcement last week.However, Whibley set the record straight, telling that he’s “not joining Oasis… or Linkin Park.

Linkin Park teasing fans with an upcoming announcement, the band have confirmed when the new update will drop.It comes as the band teased some kind of activity earlier this week by sharing a mysterious countdown on their social media accounts.Taking to X/Twitter, they piqued fans’ interest by sharing a video counting down 100 hours and 59 minutes. The caption of the post was a link to the official Linkin Park website, which led to a live countdown along with an email subscription box and a link to a My Community phone chat.It came to an end on Wednesday (August 28), but left viewers baffled as once it hit zero, it immediately began counting up again.

Sum 41‘s Deryck Whibley has responded to growing rumours that he’s set to be the new Linkin Park frontman… or part of the new Oasis lineup.Speculation began yesterday (August 26), after Sum 41 urged their fans on social media to “tune in” this Wednesday morning (August 28) local PST time in the US for a “Deryck Whibley announcement”.The post came only two days after Linkin Park also shared a mysterious countdown video on their social media accounts, leading to excitement from fans online who presumed the two announcements may be linked. One wrote: “Holy fuckin shit hes the new Linkin Park singer” while another added: “Don’t tell me Deryck is LP’s new singer.”Another even joked: “Is Deryck joining Oasis?” following the band’s cryptic announcement on Sunday (August 25) at the end of Liam Gallagher’s set at Reading, and subsequent revelation that they’ll be reuniting for a string of UK and Ireland tour dates.Now, Whibley has taken to Instagram to dispel the rumours.

Linkin Park have teased some kind of activity by sharing a mysterious countdown on their social media accounts.The band took to their official X/Twitter and shared a video counting down 100 hours and 59 minutes. The caption of the post is a link to the official Linkin Park website.

Linkin Park are reportedly planning a 2025 tour and potentially looking to recruit a female vocalist to succeed late frontman Chester Bennington.The band have been on hiatus ever since the death of Bennington in 2017, who took his own life aged 41.However, according to reports from Billboard, the band’s booking agency WME are now taking offers for concerts and festivals featuring Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson and Dave Farrell. Though it’s unclear who will succeed Bennington, a source has apparently told Billboard that the band are looking for a female vocalist for their reunion.The news follows a rumour sparked by Orgy’s Jay Gordon, who said he “heard” that Linkin Park “had a girl singer now” back in March.

Mike Shinoda has stated that he would have wanted success for Linkin Park “without being recognisable” in a new op-ed.The singer and producer reflected on Linkin Park’s 2003 sophomore album ‘Meteora’ – which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023 – in a new op-ed written for The Guardian. In the piece, he wrote about his discomfort with growing visibility as the band rose in popularity at the time. “Fame was never a priority.

Mike Shinoda has recalled being starstruck when Linkin Park played their first-ever show with System Of A Down.Shinoda sat down with NME to speak about his “Firsts”. He revealed that the first gig he attended was Anthrax, Public Enemy and Primus, adding that a group called Young Black Teenagers served as opening support.“People Kind of make fun of me because it’s like ‘Obviously that’s the first gig you went to.

Mike Shinoda has continued his run of ‘Already Over’ sessions – this time teaming up with musicians in London.The sessions see the former Linkin Park and Fort Minor musician put new spins on his 2023 solo track ‘Already Over’ – re-recording the single alongside other artists from across the globe.Now, he has dropped the London instalment of the series, teaming up with six UK artists at the Metropolis Studios in the UK captial.Alongside Shinoda stars an artist called Nørskov on vocals, as well as Paul Davids and Diego Riera taking on the roles of lead guitar and rhythm guitar respectively. Bassist Ellie Dixon also plays on the new re-imagining of the track, and the line-up is completed with Sam Arrow on the drums and Charles Berthoud on the keyboard.As well as the new version of the song, behind-the-scenes footage of their process is also shared, as well as a new cover of the Linkin Park track ‘Castle Of Glass – a song that first featured on their fifth album ‘Living Things’ in 2012.Check it out below.A post shared by Mike Shinoda (@m_shinoda)“In making ‘Already Over’, I wrote and played all the instruments myself.

The Hives, Linkin Park, L.S. Dunes and more have shared their Spotify Wrapped stats for 2023.Taking to their official X/Twitter page, The Hives thanked all of their fans for tuning in and listening to their music this year. “Behold! The Hives on Spotify Wrapped,” began their message.They continued: “The results are in! Music is finally measurable! The graphs are pointing up! Showing healthy growth across all platforms and engagement and stats this and that blah blah blah.

Mike Shinoda has spoken to NME about recruiting new talent for his ‘Already Over’ global project, as well as his love for Sleep Token and delving into the archives of Linkin Park. Watch our video interview with Shinoda above.Having teamed up with Kailee Morgue to make a song for the Scream VI soundtrack and dug out plenty of unreleased material for the 20th anniversary reissue of Linkin Park’s ‘Meteora’, last month Shinoda capped of 2023 by sharing new solo single ‘Already Over’.