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Linkin Park vocalist Emily Armstrong has issued a statement addressing her previous support of convicted rapist Danny Masterson.Yesterday, the band announced their comeback through a livestream event, where they revealed the addition of Armstrong, formerly of Dead Sara, as their new singer, alongside new drummer Colin Brittain.They performed a new song, ‘The Emptiness Machine’, some Linkin Park classics, and announced a new album ‘From Zero’ and a short supporting world tour with six shows across the globe.The initially warm reception to Armstrong soured within hours of the announcement after a message sent by The Mars Volta‘s Cedric Bixler-Zavala about her alleged links to Scientology and Masterson began to recirculate on social media.So many people took to X/Twitter to express their disappointment – particularly in light of the sexual abuse Chester Bennington suffered – that Masterson’s name was trending yesterday (September 6).According to a screenshot of a post on his Instagram story that tagged Dead Sara, Bixler-Zavala wrote in 2023: “I’m surprised none of you wrote a letter on Danny Masterson’s behalf since your corny ass singer showed up to support him in the prelims.“Remember Emily? Remember how your fellow Scientologist goon squad surrounded one of the Jane Doe’s when she was trying to leave the elevators? The court sheriffs had to escort her away from your awful cult.“Remember when we did the purification run down Emily? Were you directed to safepoint me cuz of what my wife knew? Why can’t you shut your mouth during a detox program where people are going through some rough shit but your corny ass is singing like an unsupervised child?“Is it cuz you’re a born in Scientologist that gets a pass? How do you

The Mars Volta‘s Cedric Bixler-Zavala has shared a meme following the Linkin Park Emily Armstrong controversy, pointedly telling his followers: “I fucking told you.”Yesterday (September 6), the band announced their comeback through a livestream event, revealing the addition of Armstrong, formerly of Dead Sara, as their new vocalist, alongside new drummer Colin Brittain.The initially warm reception to the addition of Armstrong quickly faded after a message sent by Bixler-Zavala about her alleged links to Scientology and ties to convicted rapist Danny Masterson began to recirculate on social media.Per a screenshot of a post on his Instagram story that tagged Dead Sara, Bixler-Zavala – who left the Church of Scientology in late 2017 – wrote in last year: “I’m surprised none of you wrote a letter on Danny Masterson’s behalf since your corny ass singer showed up to support him in the prelims.”Masterson, best known for starring in US sitcom That ‘70s Show, was convicted on two of three rape charges in May 2023, and later sentenced to 30 years to life in prison. During the trial, it had been argued that he used his “untouchable” position in the Church of Scientology to avoid accountability for raping women.“Remember Emily?” the 2023 post continued.

Linkin Park‘s guitarist Brad Delson has announced he won’t be joining the band on their upcoming world tour.Earlier this week, Linkin Park announced their comeback through a livestream event, where they revealed they’d added two new members to the lineup: vocalist Emily Armstrong, formerly of Dead Sara, and drummer Colin Brittain.They performed a new song, ‘The Emptiness Machine’, a few Linkin Park classics, and announced a new album ‘From Zero’ alongside a short supporting world tour with six shows across the globe. 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 drummer Rob Bourdon, one of the band’s founding members, had decided to depart the band.Now, founding guitarist Brad Delson has shared that he also won’t be joining the band on their upcoming world tour, but will continue to work with them on a behind-the-scenes basis, including participating in the creation of new music.In a statement posted to Instagram last night (September 6), Delson thanked fans for their “support and love”, and shared that he was “in awe of” new members Armstrong and Brittain “for their talent, passion, and partnership”.“I’ve always felt deeply connected to and proud of our live performances.

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’.

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.

Slipknot‘s Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan has revealed that he wants the band to perform at the 2028 Olympic Games – see what the percussionist had to say below.In a new chat with Metal Hammer, Clown spoke of Gojira‘s history-making performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, where they became the first-ever metal act to play for the long-running international sporting tournament.Clown said of Gojira’s performance: “I got goosebumps. I know this is going to sound stupid, but I’m just so proud of them. I know the word ‘proud’ probably sounds weird coming from me but that band is so incredible, and they’re friends of ours, and Mario [Duplantier] is one of my favourite drummers in hard rock.”He continued: “When I saw the performance, I was just proud to have them do that.

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.

Y2K, featuring Limp Bizkit‘s Fred Durst and The Kid LAROI – watch the trailer below.The film, due for release in December, stars Rachel Zegler and IT‘s Jaeden Martell in lead roles as a couple of teenagers who attempt to connect with one another at a New Year’s Eve party on December 31, 1999. As the party counts down to 2000, Y2K takes full effect, and machines all around the world rise up to end the human race.The trailer – aptly soundtracked by Chumbawamba’s ‘Tubthumping’ – also features appearances from Fred Durst and The Kid LAROI among other actors.Watch the trailer for Y2K below.Y2K is helmed by Saturday Night Live veteran Kyle Mooney, in what will be his directorial debut.

KoRn show, Denzel Curry has promised fans he will “make it up” to them at Reading & Leeds.The alt-rap star was set to perform as the support for nu-metal legends KoRn last night (August 11), as they headed to Gunnersbury Park for what was their biggest UK show to date.Curry was set to take to the stage after earlier performances from Loathe, Wargasm and Spiritbox, though announced at the last minute that he had been forced to pull out of the event as he had lost his voice.According to an update, he debated whether or not to power through with the set in West London, but ultimately decided against it as he didn’t want to “risk further injury” or deliver a lacklustre performance. He also ensured that those disappointed would be accounted for, as he plans to bring the energy at the 2024 edition of Reading & Leeds.“To all my fans in London I apologise but I won’t be able to perform tonight due to losing my voice,” he began his statement on Instagram stories.“I think everyone knows how crazy I go when performing but the back-to-back shows have taken a toll on me, I don’t want to risk further injury to it or give a half-ass show… I’ll make it up to you at Reading & Leeds… that much I do promise.

KoRn have performed in London for the first time in seven years, and taken to the stage for their biggest UK show to date. Check out footage of the gig below, as well as the full setlist.Held last night (August 11) in the UK capital, the gig was the final of a trio of huge summer 2024 UK shows that the band announced back in January – following on from slots in Scarborough and Halifax.It also arrived as part of the Gunnersbury Park outdoor gig series, and saw support coming from Denzel Curry, Wargasm, Spiritbox and Loathe.Kicking off the 16-song setlist, Jonathan Davis and co. brought the same setlist as seen in their previous 2024 shows.

Slipknot have kicked off their 25th anniversary tour with a brand new setlist filled with rarities and deep cuts – check out what they performed below.Last night (August 6), the Iowan metallers took over the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, where they performed the first of their 25th anniversary shows. Early into the set, frontman Corey Taylor gave attendees a “brief warning” that they weren’t playing any material outside of their 1999 self-titled debut album..

KoRn are back on the road and have kicked off their first live show of 2024 with a huge setlist. Check it out below, as well as footage of the gig.Taking place on Monday night (July 22), the nu-metal icons headed over to Greece, where they took to the stage at the Olympic Complex in Athens as part of Ejekt Festival.It marked the Bakersfield band’s first live show of the year, and first performance since they performed at the 2023 edition of Sacramento’s Aftershock Festival last October.Kicking off the 16-song set, Jonathan Davis and co. opened with ‘Rotting In Vain’, taken from their 2016 album ‘The Serenity Of Suffering’, before breaking out renditions of ‘Here To Stay’, ‘A.D.I.D.A.S’, ‘Clown’ and ‘Start The Healing’.From there, fan-favourites like ‘Got The Life’, ‘Coming Undone’, ‘Blind’, ‘Falling Away From Me’ and ‘Shoots And Ladders’ came in thick and fast, before they wrapped up the night with their biggest hit ‘Freak On A Leash’.The show also marked the start of their upcoming tour dates, which will see them take on a bunch more European gigs, before heading over to the UK for a run of headline shows.

Black Sabbath‘s Geezer Butler has spoken about his appreciation for Slipknot and the nu-metal explosion in the 1990s – see what the legendary bassist had to say below.Speaking to Knotfest, the Black Sabbath co-founder shared that he found the ’90s wave of nu-metal interesting, and refreshing. Out of the explosion of nu-metal were bands like Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, Korn and more.“I was really into metal back then, and it was influencing the stuff I was writing as well. It was amazing to see what new bands were coming out then.

Download‘s boss Andy Copping has suggested Limp Bizkit should headline the festival when they return.The nu-metal group have had a long history with the Donington Park festival, where they were supposed to be the inaugural headliners in 2003, but dropped out and were eventually replaced by Audioslave.Limp Bizkit sub-headlined the last day of this year’s edition, which took place at the weekend. Their show marked their first appearance at Donington Park since 2013.Now, a new photo posted by Copping has shown he’s open to considering the band returning to top the bill.

Staind, has passed away aged 53.Wysocki reportedly died on Saturday (May 18); according to Blabbermouth, the musician had been suffering from issues with his liver before his death, which required medical attention. However, his official cause of death is currently unknown.The drummer’s current and former bandmates confirmed the news on social media. Though Lydia’s Castle said there was a full statement soon to come, Soil wrote: “Today we lost one of the greats.

Limp Bizkit and Jelly Roll joined forces at Welcome To Rockville this weekend to perform a version of The Who’s ‘Behind Blue Eyes’ – check out footage below. Limp Bizkit are one of the headliners of this year’s edition of the Daytona Beach, Florida festival, alongside Foo Fighters, Slipknot and Motley Crue. Other acts on the bill include Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Queens of the Stone Age, Sum 41, Disturbed, Primus and Anthrax.

KoRn has teamed up with Adidas Originals for a second clothing collaboration.Last year, the nu-metal legends collaborated with the athletic apparel brand last year and released two pairs of sneakers – the Campus 00s and the Supermodified – along with seven pieces of apparel.Now, the two are collaborating again on a second drop with the sportswear brand which is set to arrive online and in select stores on May 15.The apparel will feature a green sequin tracksuit with co-branded details, exclusive to the Korn web-store. A long sleeve graphic tee with Adidas’ Three Stripes on the sleeves, three pairs of socks, and a cap which bears the KoRn logo and Three Stripes detailing will also be available for purchase.A new pair of sneakers will be available in the Campus 2 silhouette as well as the Supermodified sneaker.

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.